- Brand: Bernardaud
- Collection / Model: Marie Antoinette
- Item: Gravy Boat with Cover
- Material: Limoges porcelain
- Capacity: 44 cl (15 oz)
- Origin: Handmade in France
- Packaging: Gift box included
The Bernardaud Marie Antoinette gravy boat with cover is a refined piece of porcelain inspired by the dinner service created for Queen Marie-Antoinette. Its elegant “Comte d’Artois” shape is enhanced by the pearl and cornflower motif, a decoration that combines natural delicacy with royal sophistication. The cornflower, a wildflower favored by the queen and said to mirror the color of her eyes, is arranged in graceful bouquets framed by rows of pearls and golden filets, set against a soft green background. This design highlights Marie-Antoinette’s love of nature and her innate sense of luxury. Perfect for both sweet and savory sauces—from lemon juice to mousseline, mayonnaise, or English custard—this gravy boat with cover is both functional and decorative. Handcrafted in fine Limoges porcelain, it adds historic charm and elegance to any table. With only two original pieces of the queen’s dinnerware preserved today (at the Versailles château and the Louvre Museum), this collection is a rare tribute to French heritage and royal refinement.
