This most rare and remarkable 304-piece Flora Danica dinner service was crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, in what is regarded as one of the most prestigious and stunning porcelain patterns ever created. This Flora Danica service is unquestionably the largest and most definitive we have ever offered. It has the rare distinction of being complete with over 300 pieces, including an extremely rare gilt sterling flatware service struck by A. Michelsen of Copenhagen.

A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, the designs are culled from George Christian Oeder's 1771 publication Flora Danica (Flowers of Denmark), an encyclopedia including 3,000 hand- colored copper plate prints depicting every