Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Demitasse Cup & Saucer Cobalt Gold Set

Description

View Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Demitasse Cup & Saucer Cobalt Gold Set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The underside of the cup features the genuine underglaze blue crown over the intertwined "RK Dresden" monogram used by the Karl Richard Klemm studio alongside the stamped "GERMANY" export mark. It also includes the studio's gold leaf/banner decorator mark over the porcelain blank. Up for auction or sale is a magnificent, authentic antique Dresden porcelain demitasse cup and matching oval saucer set from the renowned decorating studio of Richard Klemm (Striesen, Germany). Dating precisely between 1888 and 1916, this exquisite cabinet set showcases the finest of classic Dresden craftsmanship. Both pieces feature a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze overlaid with heavily textured, intricate gold filigree scrolls and diaper-pattern borders. The focal point of each piece is a beautifully detailed, hand-painted romantic vignette depicting an 18th-century courting couple in a pastoral garden setting. The compact cup features a finely scalloped rim and a fully gilded handle. The matching saucer features a unique, lobed oval shape designed specifically to frame and present the cup beautifully when on display. Markings & Authenticity The underside of the cup features the genuine underglaze blue crown over the intertwined "RK Dresden" monogram used by the Karl Richard Klemm studio alongside the stamped "GERMANY" export mark. It also includes the studio's gold leaf/banner decorator mark over the porcelain blank. Approximate Measurements Demitasse Cup:  4" Long (including handle) x 3 1/4" Wide x 2" Tall Oval Saucer:  5 5/8" Long x 4 4/3" Wide Item Condition Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, or hairline fractures. The white porcelain ground is bright, and the painted central medallions remain remarkably crisp. Minor, expected age-related shelf wear to the underside base rims. (Please study the high-resolution photos closely as they form part of the condition description). Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Cups & Saucers. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Cup & Saucer

Department

Unisex Adults

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Color

Blue

Theme

Courting Couple / Romance

Set Includes

Tea Cup & Saucer Set

Material

Porcelain

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Country of Origin

Germany

Glassware Type

Cup and Saucer

Vintage

Yes