France & Russia - Large mug and saucer of the Franco-Russian Alliance bearing the image of Tsar Nicholas II. - Military accessories - 1896

A set consisting of a large chocolate cup and its earthenware saucer, produced in France to commemorate the visit in France of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorowna within the framework of the Franco-Russian Alliance concluded under the reign of Tsar Alexander III of Russia. Circa 1896.

The cup is adorned with portraits of Tsar Nicholas II and President Félix Faure, and the Russian and French coats of arms.

The cup, of a slightly conical shape, measures 10.1 cm in diameter at the rim and 7.8 cm high.
The saucer measures 19.5 cm in diameter.
The bottle is placed to give scale and is not included in the sale.

The set is in excellent condition as evidenced by the photos.

Protected and carefully shipped worldwide.