Rare Antique Meissen Scenic Coffee Cup & Saucer, Watteau Scenes, 18th C (B)

  
This porcelain coffee cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 1700s. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/8 inches and is 1 1/8 inches deep. The cup is 2 3/4 inches high. The porcelain has basket weave molding on the edges. The cup has an ornately scrolled handle. The set is hand painted with Watteau scenes in vibrant colors. Fine ladies and gentlemen of the 18th century are strolling the garden or engaging in conversation. The detailed painting of the lovers is exquisite. The basket weave design on the edges is accented with gold as are the rims and handle of the cup. Meissen porcelain perfected the standard of artistry and quality other companies around the world could only aspire to. A wonderful aspect of Meissen painting is, the closer you look, the more beautiful it becomes. FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Cup & Saucers". The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Production Technique: Hand Painted Hand Gilded
• Material: Porcelain
• Pattern: Watteau Scenes
• Type: Coffee Cup Saucer
• Color: Multicolor
• Vintage: Yes
• Origin: City of Meissen
• Brand: Meissen
• Set Includes: One Cup One Saucer, Saucer
• Production Style: Fine Hand Painted Porcelain
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1750-1799