Limoges Teacup and Saucer Set, Atelier Primavera Printemps, Matte Black 24K Gold Porcelain, Art Deco French Antique Cup, 1912-1…

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Limoges Teacup and Saucer Set, Atelier Primavera Printemps, Matte Black 24K Gold Porcelain, Art Deco French Antique Cup, 1912-1920

1910s Gold Porcelain

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Limoges porcelain cup and saucer set made for Atelier Primavera, the design studio of the Printemps department store in Paris.

History: Atelier Primavera was founded in 1912, marking the beginning of the collaboration between department stores and Limoges craftsmen to create modern luxury objects. This set stands out for its transitional aesthetic between late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco, characterized by the radical contrast between the dark exterior and the gilded interior.

Details and condition:
- Period: 1912-1920
- Technique: Matte black glazed porcelain with 24-karat gold interior.
- Dimensions: Cup height 6 cm (2.36 inches); Saucer diameter 12 cm (4.72 inches).
- Weight: 140 g (4.94 oz).
- Material: Limoges Porcelain, Gold.
- Condition: Excellent preservation for its age. Natural patina and light surface usage marks on the gold interior are present, confirming its authenticity. No cracks or restorations.

Value: An essential collector's piece for scholars of French porcelain and 20th-century historical design.

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.