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Antique Royal Vienna-style Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer, C.1890
Late 19th-century Austrian porcelain, this demitasse (espresso) cup and saucer set in "Royal Vienna" style. The set features a deep, rich cobalt blue ground contrasted with elaborate, heavy gold gilt embellishment. The focal point of the cup is a finely detailed, hand-painted cartouche panel depicting a classical, allegorical scene of a reclining maiden with standing hand-painted cherub (or putto) motif. Key Features:
- Origin: Austria (Royal Vienna-style)
- Era: Circa 1890s
- Material: Fine porcelain with extensive gold gilt and hand-painted details
- Design: Classical scene of a maiden and a cherub, framed by ornate gold and cobalt blue borders
- Markings: Features a distinctive mark on the base.
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