Tasse Litron And Its Soucoupe In Porcelain Of Sèvres - Manufacture Imperiale - Ep. Empire
Artist: Manufacture De Sevres
An individual container designed for drinking liquids, usually hot, the cup has a vertical side handle. It is cylindrical in shape, with a flat base resting on a slight heel. Its matching saucer, also with a flat base, rests on a discreet heel and has a slightly sloping rim.
The term "litron" cup was coined by the Vincennes factory around 1752. This model was inspired by the choppe, a popular vessel at the time, in response to the rise of hot beverages such as tea, coffee and chocolate in Europe.
HARDcorcelain.
The cup and its matching saucer feature a wide band with a white background adorned with a polychrome decoration composed of a garland of interlacing flowery and leafy stems, punctuated with flowers. These sinuous garlands are embellished with orange-red scrolls and stylized flowers. The lower part of the cup and the basin of the saucer feature a rich light-brown background.
Mark(s) : In red stencilled "M. Imp.le de Sevres",
Dimension(s) : Cup Height. : 6.5 cm - Long. 8.5 cm - Souc. Diam.: 13 cm,
Condition(s): VERY GOOD CONDITION - Minimal enamel skip taken up at the top edge of the cup (Invisible to the eye),
EPERIOD: EMPIRE - dated 1804/1805),
Observation(s): Minimal wear.
The term "litron" cup was coined by the Vincennes factory around 1752. This model was inspired by the choppe, a popular vessel at the time, in response to the rise of hot beverages such as tea, coffee and chocolate in Europe.
HARDcorcelain.
The cup and its matching saucer feature a wide band with a white background adorned with a polychrome decoration composed of a garland of interlacing flowery and leafy stems, punctuated with flowers. These sinuous garlands are embellished with orange-red scrolls and stylized flowers. The lower part of the cup and the basin of the saucer feature a rich light-brown background.
Mark(s) : In red stencilled "M. Imp.le de Sevres",
Dimension(s) : Cup Height. : 6.5 cm - Long. 8.5 cm - Souc. Diam.: 13 cm,
Condition(s): VERY GOOD CONDITION - Minimal enamel skip taken up at the top edge of the cup (Invisible to the eye),
EPERIOD: EMPIRE - dated 1804/1805),
Observation(s): Minimal wear.
1 500 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Porcelain
Reference (ID): 1767470
Availability: In stock
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