Coffee set for 6 (15) - Porcelain

Thuringian porcelain – Rare 15-piece tea service (serves 6) with bird decoration (Bird pattern) & gold – Germany (circa 1775–1800)

and exceptionally complete and early 18th-century Thüringer porcelain tea service, produced in the last quarter of the 18th century (circa 1775–1800, surrounding Limbach / Wallendorf / Gera).

The set is executed in underglaze cobalt blue and richly gilded with overglaze gold (gold gilt). The ensemble displays the classic and sought-after Thüringer Vogelmuster: a stylized bird perched on a flowering branch, surrounded by floral motifs and finished with the characteristic scalloped arcading border (Arkadengrundbordüre).

The cups feature characteristic C-shaped Rococo ears with a thumb rest (Ohrenhenkel mit Daumenrast). Subtly, as is common for many early Thüringer teaware from this period. That such a 15-piece service has survived in this complete and largely undamaged condition after more than 225 years is a rarity.

Composition of the lot (15 pieces):
1x Teapot with original lid
1x Lid sugar pot with original lid
1x Cream jug
6x Tea cups with formed ear and thumb rest
6x Saucers

Condition Report (Condition Report)
The ensemble is in unusually pristine, authentic condition.
Lids (teapot & sugar pot): Both lids are entirely intact. Knobs and rims are without chips, cracks or hairlines.
Teapot: Entirely intact. Spout and handle are fully undamaged.
Cream jug: Entirely intact. Spout and handle undamaged.
Sugar pot: Has a fine, crossed hairline in the wall (not through). No rim nicks or chips.
Cups (6): All 6 cups are entirely intact; all delicate Rococo ears with thumb rests are intact.
Saucers (6): 5 saucers are entirely intact. 1 saucer shows one very fine, superficial hairline.
Gilding: The overglaze gold is very well preserved with only minor, age-corresponding rubbing marks.

Dimensions
Teapot: Height 12.0 cm (including lid)
Cups (6): Height 6.4 cm | Top diameter 6.5 cm | Foot diameter 3.5 cm
Saucers (6): Diameter 12.4 cm | Height 2.3 cm

Specifications & Shipping
Country of origin: Germany (Thuringia: Limbach / Wallendorf / Gera)
Period: 18th century (circa 1775–1800)
Material: Hard-paste porcelain
Technique: Underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze gold gilding