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This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Hungary by Herend in the 1870s. The set is modeled after cups and saucers of the Chinese Yongzheng and Qianlong dynasties in the 18th century in the Famille Rose pattern. The saucer has a diameter of 5 inches and is 1 ¼ inches high. The cup is 2 inches high and the opening has a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. Both pieces are double walled and reticulated. The cup features a figural handle of a lizard. The interior of the cup and surface of the saucer are hand enameled with flowers and foliage nearly identical to the original Chinese design. The intricate design around the borders is precisely the same. The porcelain on the bottom of each piece is molded with a blossom. This is a masterpiece by Herend and a masterpiece in the world of cups and saucers. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Berlin, Germany by the Royal Porcelain Manufacturer, known as KPM, in the 1890s. It has the under glaze blue scepter and over glaze red orb with the letters KPM. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/8 inches and is 1 1/4 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/8 inches high with a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The hard paste porcelain is one of the finest quality ever produced. Both pieces have molded cartouches of rococo scrolls and leaves, painted in heavy gold that frames vignettes of lovers in gardens. The paintings are artistically rendered in fine detail and vivid colors. The remaining surfaces of both pieces have an aqua ground color overlaid with elaborate hand gilding. The effect is similar to a silk tapestry. The inner rim of the cup has a band of gold filigree. There is gold trim on the handle and rims. This is more than a cup and saucer. It is a rare and splendid work of art. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Chelsea between 1756 and 1769. It has a gold anchor painted over the glaze. There are many copies of the gold anchor mark used through the decades but we guarantee that this cup and saucer is authentic. The saucer has a diameter of 4 5/8 inches and the cup is 2 1/2 inches high. The ground color is burgundy. Reserves of hand painted flowers decorate both pieces. Rich tooled gilding frame the reserves. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. CONDITION: There is slight wear and some scratches to the burgundy ground on the saucer. The gold rim on the cup has touches of wear at high points. These flaws are very minor when age and rarity are taken into consideration. There are no other defects or restoration.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg around 1815. Both pieces are marked with the impressed Nymphenburg shield. The diameter of the saucer is 5 1/8 inches and it is 1 1/4 inches deep. The cup is 3 5/8 inches high and has a diameter of 3 inches. The cup is hand painted with a scene of a maiden spinning yarn. It may have allegorical significance since it is painted in the neoclassical style. The maiden is painted with fine detail and bright coloring. The handle, interior of the cup and foot are gilded in heavy gold. There are gilded bands on the saucer as well. This is a rare example of Nymphenburg neoclassical style porcelain. Please see the matching cup and saucer listed as A. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain cup and saucer trio was produced in England in the early 19th century. It is comprised of a tea cup, a coffee cup and a saucer. The set is unmarked. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and is 1 1/4 inches deep. The tea cup measures 2 inches high, without the handle and has a diameter of 3 3/4 inches. The coffee cup is 2 11/16 inches high, without the handle and has a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. Note the unique handle style. The set is exquisitely hand painted. They are vivid, having almost a two dimensional appearance. Anyone who knows the quality of a rose done by John Rose will recognize this superb artistry. This is a museum quality set. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Worcester between 1755 and 1770. It is a First Period product under the ownership of Dr. Wall. It has an open crescent marking. The saucer measures 5 3/8 inches and is 1 1/8 inches deep. The cup is 2 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 3 inches. The porcelain of both pieces is fluted and has scalloped edges. Bands of cobalt blue trim the borders. There are sprays of hand painted flowers scattered around both pieces. A ring of turquoise pearls ring the interior of the cup and around the well of the saucer. The set is accented with fine gilding. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain coffee cup and saucer was produced in England by Worcester between 1755 and 1783. It is a First Period product under the ownership of Dr. Wall. It has the open crescent mark. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and it is 1 1/8 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/2 inches high with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches at the opening. The porcelain body of both pieces is fluted with scalloped edges. There are cobalt blue borders. There is hand painted decoration of red ribbons attached to garlands of fruit. The borders are accented with gilding. Condition: But for some minor wear to the gilding on the edges, this set is in excellent condition.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory known as KPM around 1835. The signature is in blue under the glaze. The cup is entitled “Das Konigl: Opernhaus u: Bluchers Stanbild.” Roughly translated it means “The Konigl Opera House at Blucher’s Statue”. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup measures 3 inches tall with a diameter of 3 5/8 inches. The front of the cup features a hand painted depiction of the location noted. It is painted with precision and skill. There are wide bands of gilding trimming each piece. Topographical cups and saucers help preserve the memory of monumental historical architecture. Condition: There is light wear to the interior gilding of the cup and to a thin band just below the painting. It is minor considering the age and rarity of the set.

These 6 porcelain demitasse cups and saucers were produced in France in the 1890s. They have a spurious Sevres mark but were most likely decorated by a Paris porcelain firm. The saucers have a diameter of 3 3/4 inches and the cups are 2 inches high. The cups have a puffy, blown-out shape. The set is decorated with an elaborate raised gold pattern in two color gold. The interiors of the cups are coated with gold. The rims and handles are gilded. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Manufactory KPM around 1835. The cup is 3 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 3 ½ inches. The saucer has a diameter of 6 inches. It is inscribed “Andenhen an den 8ten Funi 1835” on the front of the cup, translated as Commemoration of the 8th of June 1835. The bottom of the cup is inscribed “Zur Erinnerung von F.G. Weise aus Wulften” or “As a reminder of F.G. Weise from Wulften” The cup has three claw feet and an ornate handle. There is a hand painted scene on the front of the cup of a sumptuous estate with a man and woman in the foreground. The painting is precise in perspective. Historical events and architectural achievements were documented for posterity on cups and saucers such as this one. Condition: The gilding on the saucer has minor wear. There is very minor wear to the gold trim on the 3 feet of the cup.

This porcelain tea cup with lid and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin, c. 1870s. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and is 1 inch deep. The cup is 3 1/4 inches high including the lid. The set is made of fine white hard paste porcelain. The decoration is inspired by Japanese design. The lid has an applied flower bud and stem for its finial. The decoration is monochrome with tones of magenta. The flowers are placed off center in clusters and sprigs, very much like some designs used by Meissen. The rims are trimmed with chocolate brown enamel. It is quite rare to come across this type of cup and saucer with its lid intact. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1725. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 1 3/4 inches high. The decoration of this cup is inspired by the Chinese. The ground color is pale yellow. The cup has two reserves containing hand painted flowers. There are flowers scattered around the saucer. There are tiny flowers painted on the applied handle. There is a single blossom in the bottom the cup. Condition: The saucer has a filled in chip and a 3/4 inch tight crack. Both pieces have wear to the gilded trim on the edges. Considering the age and rarity of this set, it is worthy of consideration and preservation.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg around 1815. The saucer has the Nymphenburg shield impressed into the porcelain. The diameter of the saucer is 5 1/4 inches and is 1 1/4 inches deep. The cup measures 3 1/2 inches tall and has a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. The front of the cup is finely hand painted in neoclassical style. There is a maiden appearing to be offering a branch of flowers. The interior of the cup is gilded on the sides to the bottom. The foot and handle are also gilded. This is a rare example of early Nymphenburg of fine quality. Please see the matching cup and saucer listed as B. Condition: The foot ring on the cup has a minor, flat chip.

This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in Vienna, Austria in 1804. Impressed numbers on the bottom of the saucer indicate this year. It has an underglaze cobalt blue bee hive marking on both pieces. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and is 1 3/4 inches high. The cup is 4 1/4 inches high, including the lid. The set is considered to be a “trembleuse” with the attached gallery holding the cup on the saucer. The borders on each piece have a molded basket weave pattern. The set is hand painted with hunting scenes and flowers in Meissen style. The lid features a flower finial. Gilded accents trim the rims, handles and reticulated gallery of the saucer. This is a rare example of European porcelain to be enjoyed and preserved. Condition: Excellent.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in England by Worcester around 1800. It is unsigned. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and is 1 inch deep. The cup is 2 3/4 inches high, measures 5 1/4 inches across the handles, and the opening is 3 inches in diameter. The cup features cartouches of hand painted fruits and foliage repeated in the well of the saucer. Elegant gilding frames the paintings. The cobalt blue ground is overlaid with marble like gilding. There is gilded trim and gold accents. Condition: Except for some minor wear to gilding on the rims, this set is in excellent condition

This porcelain trembleuse chocolate cup and saucer was produced in Germany at the Royal Porcelain Manufacturer, Berlin, between 1830 and 1840. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and the cup is 2 7/8 inches high. The cup has two handles and the saucer has a reticulated gallery attached to it to hold the cup in place. Both pieces have a molded basket weave border around the rims. The set is richly decorated with elaborate gilding and hand painted scenes. CONDITION: There is slight wear to gilding inside rim of cup. The foot ring on the saucer has a tiny firing crack that occurred in manufacturing

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 3 3/4 inches and the cup is 1 7/8 inches high. The saucer is deep and does not have a well. The cup has an art nouveau style handle. Both pieces have bands of tiny hand painted roses and delicate gilding around the rims. The interior of the cup and the handle are gilded. The sparse decoration accentuates the straight lines of the porcelain giving the set a sense of elegance.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1750. The saucer has a diameter of 5 inches and is 1 1/2 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/2 inches high and the diameter is 3 1/2 inches. The edges have little points and scallops. The cup has a split twisted branch handle. Both pieces are hand painted with realistic fruit in vibrant colors. There is gold filigree trim on the rims. Condition: Excellent. It is common to have little nicks on the foot rings and some traces of wear to the gilding and paint, especially on 250 year old porcelain. There is nothing that detracts from this rare antique porcelain cup and saucer.