Antique Miessen Tea Cup & Saucer, Poppies (B)

  

CONDITION: Slight wear to thin gold ring in the well of the saucer. It is otherwise in excellent condition and first quality. This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany between 1890 and 1910. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches.

The cup is 2 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. The porcelain blank is very graceful with scalloped edges, contours and a delicate handle. The fine white porcelain is hand painted with large sprays of assorted flowers.

They are painted in fine detail and vivid colors. They are accompanied by an occasional insect or butterfly. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. The Post Office requires this.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative 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: Traditional
• Backstamp: Crossed Swords Uner Glaze
• Material: Fine Hard Paste Porcelain
• Theme: Bunches of Flowers
• Pattern: Deutsche Blumen
• Type: Tea Cup Saucer
• Features: Decorative & Collectable Quality
• Color: Multicolor
• Year Manufactured: 1890
• Vintage: Yes
• Finish: Glazed
• Number of Items in Set: 2
• Origin: Dresden
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Set Includes: One Cup One Saucer
• Brand: Meissen
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899