Exclusive porcelain tea set for four people, signed Raynaud Limoges, France, 20th century. Palais Royal Collection: "Promenade au Palais Royal XVIII-ieme siecle epoque directoire". Excellent condition, as shown in pictures, no crack or chipping, like new and never used. The set is entirely made and painted by hand, with gold leaf and marvelous illustrations in Napoleonic style, so each piece is unique. The set includes: 1 teapot with lid (ca 790gr; ca 12x23x15cm) 1 milk jug (ca 180gr; ca 8x12x8cm) 1 sugar bowl with lid (ca 380gr; ca 10x14x10cm) 4 teapot (ca 120gr each; ca 7x5.5x7cm each) 4 saucers (ca 170gr each; diameter 15.5cm each; height 2cm each) Carefully packaged, fast and registered shipping. History of Palais Royal collection: This collection was originally called "Promenade aux Champs Élysées" and was presented by the General Manager of the Gallery Lafayette and Martial Raynaud for the movie "Remontons les Champs Élysées" in 1938. Since then, many celebrities or crowned heads acquired this set. The motifs of the cartels evoke the dress and customs of the Incroyables, Merveilleuses and Muscadins, eccentric young Parisians during the Directoire. They were inspired by an engraving by Louis Caroggis known as Carmontelle (1717–1806). All the characters and foliage motifs are entirely enhanced before being hand-painted and highlighted with gold. The traditional Limoges technique requires as many firings as colours. Each cartel and each scene is different, which gives the décor its unique appeal. The "Palais Royal" collection has been produced since 1938. Today is still in production but is only made on order. The price for the full service is around 16,000 euros.