Limoges Primavera Cup and Saucer, Art Deco, 24k Gold and Black

Limoges porcelain cup and saucer set produced for Atelier Primavera, the design studio of the Printemps department store in Paris. This set represents the refined aesthetics of the early Art Deco period.

Item History: Atelier Primavera was founded in 1912, becoming the first art studio of a French department store dedicated to modernizing decorative arts. Objects marked "Primavera" were symbols of status and avant-garde design, collaborating with the best Limoges manufactories for their porcelain production.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1920s
- Style: Art Deco
- Technique: Black glazed porcelain with mercury-gilded interior
- Cup Height: 6 cm (2.36 inches)
- Saucer Diameter: 11.5 cm (4.53 inches)
- Total Weight: 140 g (0.31 lbs)
- Material: Fine porcelain and 24k gold
- Condition: Very good structural condition. Authentic wear is observed on the interior gilding of the cup and the center of the saucer, consistent with use and age, confirming its antiquity.

Collector Value: An essential piece for students of French design and collectors of Limoges porcelain with the Primavera signature. Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use due to the presence of precious metals.