Paris Porcelain Litron Cup & Saucer, Portrait, Cobalt Blue, C. 1800

  
CONDITION: Slight wear to gilding. A "litron" cup was fashioned after a wooden cup used to measure salt, flour and grain.

The saucer measures 5 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The ground color is deep cobalt blue. The front of he cup has a portrait, hand painted en grislle, of a fine gentleman.

Encircling the saucer and entire cup, are hand gilded designs of extremely fine artistry, with elaborate ornaments and tiny spouting fountains. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. The Post Office requires this.