Cup and saucer (3) - Porcelain - Biedermeier collectible place setting

Antique Biedermeier collectible set with rich hand painting, lion head handle and gilding Elegant, 3-piece porcelain set consisting of a cup, saucer and cake plate. The pieces are characterized by curved, grooved rims and richly polished gold decoration. The cake plate features a magnificent, finely detailed central floral bouquet (including roses, aquilegia/trumpet flowers, asters/daisy-like) with delicate gold tendrils around the edge. The cup bears an artistically modeled handle with a relief lion head (mascaron) as well as a broad gilded band with colorful floral friezes. Manufacturer: Unknown / Thuringia or Bohemia (a marks/press number is present on the bottom, e.g. 849, but no factory mark). Origin: Germany or Bohemia (Austria-Hungary) Approx. date: ca. 1840–1850 Period: Biedermeier Style: Biedermeier Technique: Porcelain slip casting, relief details, fine polychrome overglaze painting, gloss and matte gilding (re-etching/brush gold) Material: Porcelain, gold embellishment, overglaze colors Dimensions (approx.): Cup (with handle): height 9.5 cm | diameter 7.2 cm Saucer: height 2.8 cm | diameter 14.7 cm Cake plate: height 3.0 cm | diameter 19.0 cm Hand-painted, polychrome overglaze floral painting Condition Antique condition with evident signs of aging and use as well as damages/restorations: Cup handle: visible transverse seam/crack at the gilded handle (due to a prior restoration / adhesive joint or a hairline crack running through). Also strong wear to the gilding on the handle. Cup rim: noticeable hairline / tension crack at the upper inner rim. Gilding & glaze: areas of wear (especially on edges, base and raised areas); tiny glaze flaws/bumps at the cup’s foot ring. Overall impression: A beautiful, decorative display piece and show object with age-typical patina and flaws. Shipping: securely packed and insured for transport.

Stima:€150

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