August Warnecke Hibiskus Tea Cup and Saucer - Hand Painted German Porcelain - Hamburg, c. 1960

Tea set consisting of a cup and saucer from the August Warnecke manufactory (Hamburg, Germany), belonging to the famous Hibiskus series. This piece stands out for its polychrome decoration executed entirely by hand, which gives a unique character to each specimen in the collection.

History: August Warnecke, founded in Hamburg, was distinguished by the decoration of high-quality porcelain. The Hibiskus line is one of its most recognized post-war designs, characterized by botanical fidelity and mastery in the application of color over relief.

Technical details:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Ribbed relief porcelain (swirl) and hand painting (Handmalerei)
- Dimensions: Saucer diameter 14 cm (5.5 inches); Cup height 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Material: Hard-paste porcelain
- Condition: Excellent vintage preservation. No cracks, chips, or restorations are observed. The polychromy and the green profiling on the scalloped edges maintain their original intensity.

Value: This set represents a significant example of mid-20th century German decorative porcelain, being of special interest to collectors of hand-painted botanical tableware.