On May 5th, 1829 Guillaume II of Hesse, the German prince secretly bought himself a service for 60 persons, it was the largest set ever made by the Royal Manufactory. “Botanique” is inspired by the drawings and the work of the painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté. The flowers are rendered with a great deal of realism, exceeding the traditional representation of bouquets in the XVIII century and amphasizing the characteristics of each species. For this exceptional service, the Ancienne Manufacture Royale selected the most beautiful pieces of the original set displayed in the museum at the Fasanerie castle, located near Fulda, Germany.