Elegant coffee cup and saucer set from the prestigious German manufacturer Fürstenberg. The set stands out for its deep burgundy purple glaze and refined gold finish, characteristic of mid-20th century production.
Object History: The Fürstenberg manufactory, founded in 1747 by order of Duke Charles I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, is the second oldest porcelain factory in Germany. Its production is world-renowned for the purity of its paste and mastery in its classical and neoclassical decorations.
Technical Details:
- Period: 1950s
- Technique / Style: Mid-century Neoclassical with manual gilding
- Size: Cup height 6.5 cm (2.56 inches); Saucer diameter approx. 11.5 cm (4.53 inches)
- Weight: 190 g (0.42 lb)
- Material: Fine hard-paste porcelain and gold
- Condition: Excellent state of conservation. The glaze maintains its original shine and the gilding shows no significant wear.
Appraisal: A representative example of German ceramic quality, ideal for collectors of European porcelain or to complement high-end tableware.
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.