Saxe porcelain has a long and exacting history. Since Meissen, founded in 1710, the region has seen a proliferation of manufacturers who perpetuated this art of fire with remarkable consistency. This cup and saucer are an elegant testament to that. The fine, pure white porcelain features a pearlescent, lustrous enamel that makes the light play in iridescent reflections, changing with the angle. A deep cobalt blue band encircles the cup, highlighted by a finely worked gilded frieze. The handle, enhanced with gold, completes the set with understated elegance. The saucer features the same decorative elements, with a frieze of small gilded leaves running along the pearlescent rim. The green crown mark on the reverse attests to the Saxon origin of the piece, produced in the 1920s-1930s. The pearlescent luster is well-preserved; the gilding shows the slight traces of use expected for a piece of this age. The photographs allow for a precise appreciation of its condition. A refined tableware piece, representative of the craftsmanship of Saxon manufacturers from the interwar period.
Additional details:
- Brand: Sachsen
- Material: Email
- Colour: Bleu Cobalt
- Colour: Nacré
- Colour: Irisé
- Period: 1920s-1930s