Vintage Fine Porcelain Lusterware Demitasse Espresso Cups & Saucer Set Romantic

Description

View Vintage Fine Porcelain Lusterware Demitasse Espresso Cups & Saucer Set Romantic with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Hook: If your morning double-shot lacks theatrical, old-world glamour, this set is the instant cure your collection deserves. We’re a husband and wife duo, Hustle Union Treasures, balancing family life with a shared hustle for unique, authentic finds. This stunning vintage fine porcelain lusterware demitasse espresso set features an exquisite iridescent pearlescent finish with a classic romantic courting couple design. Injecting instant mid-century elegance into your morning coffee routine, this beautiful 3 piece collectible estate set includes two tall handled demitasse cups and one matching scalloped display saucer. Every piece glows with a spectacular rainbow lusterware glaze that catches the light beautifully, framing the traditional European courtier love story vignette. Finished with striking, heavily gilded ornate handles and brilliant gold rim accents, this fine porcelain set is the ultimate statement piece for any vintage kitchen, espresso bar, or display hutch. Details: •​Set Configuration: Three piece set consisting of two (2) handled demitasse cups and one (1) shared display saucer. •​Total Set Weight: 7 1/2 oz. •​Saucer Measurements: 4 3/4 inches diameter x 1 inch height. •​Cup Measurements: 2 inches top diameter, 2 1/2 inches height, 3 inches total width including the handle. •​Material: Fine Porcelain. •​Features: Iridescent pearlized luster overglaze, ornate gilded handles, scalloped rims, individually stamped bases. •​Style / Theme: Mid-Century Romanticism, Fragonard Style Victorian Courting Couple. •​Decade: Circa 1960s / 1970s. ​Condition Report: ​Excellent vintage estate condition with high structural integrity. The porcelain body across both cups and the saucer is structurally pristine, featuring absolutely no chips, cracks, structural hairline fractures, or flea bites. The gold gilt on the ornate handles is remarkably bright and intact. ​Glaze and Color Nuance: In authentic mid-century artisan fashion, one cup exhibits a slightly greener iridescence compared to the blue-purple luster of the matching cup, which beautifully complements the natural foliage tones in the central scenic transfer art. ​Specific Factory Flaw: There is a single, minor dark purple/brown kiln glaze spot on the exterior of one cup that occurred during manufacturing; it does not wipe clean and is fully visible in the detailed close-up photos. ​Items are given a gentle cleaning, not an full spa day. This is to ensure protection of the original vintage condition/patina. We leave it up to you to decide how you prefer to display purchased items. ​Collector's Notes ​Hook: If your morning double-shot lacks theatrical, old-world glamour, this set is the instant cure your collection deserves. ​For the curated crowd, iridescent lusterware porcelain represents a fascinating mid-century revival of 18th-century European romantic art. Inspired by the legendary Rococo paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard, European and Asian porcelain manufacturers during the post-war era utilized specialized metallic film overglazes to create a dramatic, rainbow-hued pearlescent sheen. This specific set stands out due to its unique twin-cup and single-saucer configuration, making it an exceptional find for espresso enthusiasts, cabinet display collectors, or anyone looking to add a heavy dose of Hollywood Regency elegance to their morning counter space. ​We’re a husband and wife duo, Hustle Union Treasures, balancing family life with a shared hustle for unique, authentic finds. We believe in honest descriptions and fast, professional-grade shipping. If it's been watching you... it's time. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Cups & Saucers. Brand: Unbranded.

Number of Items in Set

Three-Piece

Shape

Round

Occasion

All Occasions

Size

Small

Beverage Type

Hot

Vintage

Yes

Design

Geometric Swirl Luster

Department

Unisex Adults

Unit Type

Unit

Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Style

Romanticism

Features

Hand Painted, Handle, Bright Lustre, Romantic Scene, Scalloped Rim, Rainbow Lusterware Glaze, Decorated, Attached Ornate Gilded Handles

Unit Quantity

1

Handmade

No

Pattern

Swirl

Color

Multicolor

Material

Porcelain

Set Includes

Saucer, Espresso Cup

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Espresso Cup & Saucer Set

Theme

Romantic, Rococo, Hollywood Regency, Fragonard Victorian Love Story, Coffee & Espresso Culture

Glass Type

Lusterwear

Time Period Manufactured

1960-1969

Service For

2

Glassware Type

Espresso Set