Hermès Moustiers — "Toucan" — Coffee & Dessert Set Manufacturer: Hermès Paris, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (France) Series: Toucan Technique: Hand-painted earthenware (faïence) in high relief Mark: "Hermès Moustiers / Made in France" (stamped on base) Pieces included (10 pieces total): — 4 dessert/cake plates (diameter: 19 cm) — 3 demitasse cups (height: 7 cm, diameter: 6.5 cm) — 3 saucers (diameter: 14 cm) Note: The set originally comprised 4 demitasse cups and 4 saucers; one cup and one saucer were lost during a house move. All remaining pieces are in perfect condition. The Hermès Moustiers line was produced in the 1980s and 1990s in collaboration with the faïence workshops of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Provence — one of the historic centres of French earthenware production. The Toucan motif, with its vivid tropical birds among lush foliage and characteristic yellow-and-green border, is among the most sought-after patterns in this line. Each piece is individually hand-painted, resulting in subtle variations that reflect the artisanal character of the production. Provenance: Acquired in the 1990s at Hermès Frankfurt am Main. Condition: Excellent — all pieces without chips, cracks or repairs.