Vintage hand-painted Etrusca Deruta Dragon Italian 12 espresso cups with saucers

Description

View Vintage hand-painted Etrusca Deruta Dragon Italian 12 espresso cups with saucers with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The pattern depicts dragons, ribbons & Fleurs-de-Lis. Vintage Etrusca Deruta Espresso Cups with saucers—set of 12 This huge set of marvelous Italian Etrusca Deruta Espresso Cups in a Raffaellesco (dragon) pattern is a collector of Rare Italian pottery's dream come true! Hand formed, painted and glazed. The pattern depicts dragons, ribbons & Fleurs-de-Lis. In GOOD VINTAGE condition with the exception of some minor chipping to the paint glaze on some of the handles & lips. *Circa: Mid Century *Cups measure: 2 1/4 inches high by 2 3/4 inches wide *Made in Italy & Signed on bottoms of cups The Deruta Raffaellesco pattern traces its origins to the 16th century and was inspired by Raphael’s Frescoes in the Vatican. One of Deruta's most popular and enduring Renaissance patterns adorned in mythical animals, Raffaellesco is a compassionate deity bestowing good luck to seagoing merchants with the wind puffs steaming from the dragon's mouth. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Cups & Saucers. Brand: Etrusca Deruta.

Country of Origin

Italy

Primary Material

Ceramic, Porcelain

Number of Items in Set

24

Pattern

Raffaellesco

Color

Multicolor

Beverage Type

Hot

Material

pottery

Set Includes

Espresso Cup

Franchise

Dragon

Vintage

Yes

Design

Painted

Brand

Etrusca Deruta

Type

Cup & Saucer

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

2.4 in

Style

Italian

Theme

dragon

Features

Hand Painted

Time Period Manufactured

1950-1959

Item Width

3 in

Service For

12