Königlich Tettau Cup and Saucer US Zone, Bird Pattern Porcelain, 1945-1949

This tea cup and saucer set is a historical example from the Royal Tettau manufacture (Königlich privilegierte Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau), produced in Bavaria during the Allied occupation period.

History: The 'Germany US Zone' mark places the production of this piece strictly between 1945 and 1949. The Tettau factory, founded in 1794 under the privilege of King Frederick William II of Prussia, is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious, renowned for the whiteness and translucency of its porcelain.

Features and Details:
- Period: 1945–1949 (US Occupation)
- Technique: Glazed porcelain with polychrome bird decoration and gold rims.
- Cup Dimensions: Height 4.5 cm (1.77 inches); Top diameter 8.5 cm (3.35 inches).
- Saucer Dimensions: Diameter 11.5 cm (4.53 inches).
- Total Weight: 120 g (0.26 lbs).
- Material: Fine hard-paste porcelain.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The gilding remains intact, and the porcelain shows no cracks, hairlines, or restorations.

Value and Use: A piece of high interest for collectors of European porcelain and post-war era objects (US Zone), ideal for display or ceremonial use.