Elegant porcelain tea set from the prestigious Portuguese manufacture Vista Alegre, consisting of seven coordinated pieces. This set stands out for its refined classic design on high-density white porcelain, decorated with a detailed wildflower motif in underglaze cobalt blue.
Object History:
Founded in 1824 in Ílhavo, Vista Alegre is Portugal's most famous porcelain firm and a historical supplier to several European royal houses. This 1980s set represents the continuity of Portuguese artisanal expertise, combining the hardness and translucency of fine porcelain with decorations inspired by classic 19th-century European botany.
Details and Condition:
- Period: 1980s.
- Technique / Style: Vitrified porcelain with underglaze floral decoration.
- Size:
- Oval Platter: Width 24 cm (9.4 inches), Depth 17 cm (6.7 inches).
- Cups (6 pieces): Height 6 cm (2.4 inches), Top diameter 8.5 cm (3.3 inches).
- Material: Fine porcelain.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks, chips, hairline fractures, or restorations of any kind. The glaze retains its original factory luster on all pieces.
Application and Value:
A functional and highly decorative tableware set, ideal for collectors of quality European porcelain or for serving tea with a sophisticated table presentation. Its sober color combination easily integrates into both classic and contemporary settings.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.