History Antiques & Interiors is celebrating our French history with these beautiful period items. Pictured above and to the right is an early 19th century French country cupboard with hand-carved detail. Displayed atop the cupboard are a pair of 19th century copies of 18th century French Serres Porcelain. In the early 19th century, it was fashionable for large English Manor Houses to copy French Porcelain for a larger market. Below is a game table with various Mardi Gras gift items, such as sterling silver plates, spoon rests, heart dishes, tea strainers, ashtrays and picture frames.