"Cup And Saucer In Paris Porcelain - Manufacture De Leboeuf - Rue Thiroux - Ep. 18th Century"
Individual container for drinking generally hot liquids. The cup has a vertical side handle rounded with a comma. It is cylindrical in shape with a flat bottom resting on a slight heel. Its matching saucer also has a flat bottom resting on a slight heel and a high sloping edge. The name "litron" cup was given by the Vincennes Manufacture around 1752. It was inspired by the mug to create this model. Cups and saucers appeared in series from the beginning of the 18th century. White background with polychrome decoration of a pipe smoker on the cup (in the style of Teniers), and a boules player on the saucer. Garlands of stylized foliage and gold nets on the edges. Dimensions: Cup: High. 2.4" - Length. 8.3 cm - Souc. : Diam. 13 cm, Mark(s): "A" in petit feu red, Condition: PERFECT CONDITION - Small wear from use to the gilding, Period: 18th century, Observation(s): Tiny wear from use. This mark is very interesting and rare, it was used for a short period and exists in blue or light red. It was used before the protection of Queen Marie-Antoinette (wife of Louis XVI). With the protection of the Queen, Leboeuf will add the Royal crown above the "A". PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / LYDIA / CB in VAD or by CHECK PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. COMBINED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IF MULTIPLE ITEM PURCHASED