Travel Tea Sets for Royal Travel
The collections in the Quirinale Palace contain tea sets that accompanied the Savoy family in their travels across Europe
Travel tea service known as Maria Theresa of Austria (1840/1855) by Marc Augustin LebrunQuirinale Palace
Tea, coffee, and mug set for the Royal Train
The elegant travel tea service of Maria Theresa of Habsburg Lorraine (1840-1855), wife of Charles Albert, was made by Marc Augustin Lebrun, a pupil of Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot and master goldsmith in 1808.
Lebrun won significant commissions in Europe on account of his technical expertise and refined creations which, in his later work, combined neoclassical elements with an eclectic interpretation of the Troubadour style.
The mahogany case, lined with crimson cloth, holds all the necessary items to make tea
kettle with small stove, decorated with fretwork,
teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, box for tea, basket for pastries, cup, strainer, teaspoon, and sugar tongs.
Items from the travel tea service known as Maria Theresa of Austria (1840/1855) by Marc Augustin LebrunQuirinale Palace
The refined calligraphic decoration which completely covers the surface, characterized by geometric and arabesque patterns, reveals the expert's inspiration from the ornamental elements of Moorish style.
The service is made of cast and engraved silver. Among the arabesque decorations, the Savoy shield and the coat of arms of Maria Theresa of Austria are juxtaposed and surmounted by a crown.
Tea, latte and coffee service for the Royal Train (1881) by Ginori manufactore of DocciaQuirinale Palace
Tea, coffee, and mug set for the RoyalTrain
Between 1881 and 1896, King Umberto and Queen Margherita commissioned the famous porcelain brand Ginori to produce various pieces. The first, in order of when they were purchased, is the Royal Train set from 1881.
consisting of items for tea and coffee with clean refined lines.
Each piece has blue border, and gilding decoration
Adorned with gold thread and royal crown transfers, some of this set features rocaille decoration: a nod to Margherita's favorite style.
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