Antique Limoges Demitasse Cup & Saucer, Dragonfly Handle

  

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in France after 1891. It is marked Limoges France but the company is unknown. There are artist's initials on both pieces.

The saucer has a diameter of 4 7/8 inches. The cup is 2 7/8 inches tall with a diameter of 3 inches. The cup features a dragonfly handle painted gold. The ground color is pale yellow, There is a reserve on the front of the cup with a flying cherub, arms filled with flowers and a band of roses arching above him. Most likely, this little guy is cupid. The ornaments on the saucer, particularly the wedding ring and arrow, relate to love. It is a darling little set with remarkable detail and charm. FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Dinnerware & Serveware\Cups & Saucers".

The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Number of Items in Set: 2
• Pattern: Cherub and Flowers
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Color: Multicolor
• Item Diameter: Saucer is 4 7/8 inches
• Beverage Type: Hot
• Material: Porcelain
• Year Manufactured: 1890
• Set Includes: One Cup One Saucer
• Hand Painted, Hand Gilded: Artist's Initials Both Pieces
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Limoges
• Design: Hand Painted
• Type: Demitasse or Espresso Cup Saucer
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Item Height: Cup is 2 7/8 inches High
• Theme: Cupid and Love
• Style: Victorian
• Features: Dragonfly Handle
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Handmade: Yes
• Item Width: Cup is 3 inches wide
• Service For: One