Cup and saucer - Porcelain

Chocolate cup with lid and saucer in porcelain — hand painted
France, late 19th – early 20th century

Elegant French chocolate cup with lid and saucer, crafted in the finest tradition of decorative porcelain between the late 19th and early 20th century.

The piece stands out for the rare cylindrical shape, typical of chocolate cups, for the delicate pink background and for the lively floral decoration executed entirely by hand.
The free and luminous painting gives the object great decorative charm and uniqueness.

The lid is embellished with a hand-molded plastic flower, a refined detail that accentuates the elegance of the whole.

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Features:

* France, late 19th – early 20th century
* hand-painted decoration
* plastic flower applied on the lid
* delicate gilding
* rare chocolate cup shape
* completely artisanal craftsmanship

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Composition:

* cup with lid
* original saucer

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Material:

Porcelain, hand painting, gilding

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Dimensions:

* height of the cup with lid: 15 cm
* diameter of the cup: 8 cm
* diameter of the saucer: 13.5 cm

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Conditions:

Excellent condition for its age.
No chips, cracks or restorations.
Slight signs of time compatible with the object's age.