Antique Meissen Tea Cup & Saucer, Fruits, C. 1750

  

CONDITION: Slight roughness to foot rim of cup and slight wear to cup gold rim. This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1750.

It has first quality crossed swords marks under the glaze. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and is 1 1/8 inches deep.

The cup is 1 7/8 inches tall with a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. The set is beautifully hand painted with a puce colored, fish scale border and fruits and flowers. They are scattered about the surface in a delightful array. This pattern was much desired and copied by Herend and many other porcelain manufacturers. The Post Office requires this.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Cup & Saucers". The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Handmade: Yes
• Production Technique: Hand Painted & Hand Gilded
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Style: Rococo
• Backstamp: Crossed Swords Marking Unger Glaze
• Product Line: Fine Dinnerware
• Material: Porcelain
• Theme: Elegant Flowers
• Pattern: Floral
• Type: Tea Cup Saucer
• Features: Decorative & Collectable Quality
• Color: Multicolor
• Year Manufactured: 1750
• Vintage: Yes
• Finish: Glazed
• Number of Items in Set: 2
• Origin: City of Meissen
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Set Includes: One Cup One Saucer
• Brand: Meissen
• Production Style: Raised Rococo Scrolls
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1750-1799