Limoges Porcelain Cup and Saucer with Gilded Metal Handle - France, 1910s

Porcelain cup and saucer set decorated with floral motifs and an ornamental metal handle.

Object History: Originating from France, this piece is an example of the refinement of early 20th-century porcelain. The combination of fine ceramics with applied and gilded metal elements was a characteristic technique of Limoges workshops for export and luxury items during the Belle Époque. The design features hand-painted rose motifs, typical of the French decorative school of the era.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1910s
- Technique: Molded porcelain, overglaze painting, gilded metal fittings
- Size: Cup height 6 cm (2.36 inches); saucer diameter approx. 11 cm (4.33 inches)
- Weight: 200 g (0.44 lbs)
- Material: Porcelain, Metal
- Condition: Good vintage condition for its age. Natural wear to the gilding on the saucer is observed due to historical use. No cracks or restorations.

Value: The object represents significant value for collectors of European porcelain and enthusiasts of historical tableware from the Edwardian period.