Antique German Porcelain Childrens Cup and Saucer Set, Kindergeschirr Children Playing with Dogs Scene, Gold Rim, 2-Piece, c.1900

High-quality German porcelain cup and saucer set, decorated with chromolithographic children's scenes from the early 20th century.

Object History: This type of tableware, known in Germany as "Kindergeschirr", was very popular between 1900 and 1920. It features detailed illustrations of children in daily activities, in this case playing with dogs, characteristic of the Central European genre aesthetics of the time. The stamp on the base confirms its German origin.

Details and Characteristics:
- Period: 1900-1910
- Technique: Molded white porcelain with transfer decoration and manual gold finishes.
- Dimensions: Cup: 4.5 cm height (1.77 inches). Saucer: 11.5 cm diameter (4.5 inches).
- Total Weight: 215 g (0.47 lbs).
- Material: Fine hard-paste porcelain.
- Condition: Very good preservation for its age. The vitrification remains intact; the perimeter gilding shows minimal natural wear due to age. No cracks, hairlines, or restorations.

Use and Value: A piece of great interest for collectors of historical German porcelain or as a decorative object in period display cases. Due to the delicacy of antique porcelain and the use of gold leaf, this item is not suitable for microwaves or dishwashers. Gentle manual cleaning is recommended.