Antique Meissen Cobalt Blue 23 Karat Gold Floral Flowers Cup Saucer 1800s B Form

  

Vintage Meissen Cobalt Blue Demitasse Cup and Saucer Gold Encrusted Cross Swords Mark We have matching pieces also listed! Royal Blue Gold Bronze Strewn Flowers pattern, Germany, 20th century. Inspired by the German Baroque and Rococo periods. The pieces are hand painted on porcelain with opulent 23 karat gold on the high relief of the ornaments and borders.

The "B-Form" shape was created between 1844 and 1855 by Ernst August Leuteritz, B-Form being a reference to the original mould shape. Strewn Flowers is a beloved decorative motif of Meissen porcelain, originating in the Biedermeier era. The natural beauty of the flowers and blossoms depicted were from Germany; an artistic choice to move away from emulating Asian designs. The porcelain painters had three dozen blossoms to select from and they created different combinations of flowers on each piece. This Stunning antique Meissen gold-encrusted cobalt demitasse cup and saucer set Decorated with hand painted scattered flowers. This set is in very good, almost new condition, no chips, no cracks and no crazing. Plate 5.5 inches diameter Cup 3.5 long with handle. 3.25 diameter, 2.25 in tall Features. Antique Condition: Pre-Owned Like New.