"Paris Porcelain Teacup With 2 Handles And Saucer - Manufacture De Darte - Empire Period"
Individual container for drinking generally hot liquids. Cup used for serving TEA. Round and truncated cone-shaped, resting on a low pedestal, with 2 handles ending in an imaginary bird's head. The saucer is circular with a slightly flared edge, resting on a high heel. Matte blue background, decorated with oval medallions decorated with various attributes (gardening, music, war, hunting, etc.) interspersed with fleurons and stars suspended from chevrons, in gold then worked with agate for the matte parts. Gold threads on the edges. The handles are enameled white. This cup is very beautiful, note the white handles which give a contrast with the rest of the blue and gold decoration. Brand(s): Painted in gold with a "Darte Frères" brush, Dimension(s): Cup: Height. 12 cm - Length. 11.2 cm - Cup: Saucer. : 14 cm, Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION, Period: EMPIRE, Observation(s): minor wear and tear. Teacups are much rarer than the traditional cups called "litron". The additional originality of this one comes from the fact that it has 2 handles, which is very rare for teacups. VERY RARE MODEL. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / TRANSFER / CB online or by CHECK. PARCELS WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN THE EVENT OF PURCHASE OF MULTIPLE ITEMS.