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Late 19th century exquisite, entirely hand-painted antique portrait teacup.
Hand painted central vignette depicting a whimsical winged Cupid / Cherub hatching from a bird's nest egg, delicately holding a colorful floral wreath
The cup is richly adorned with thick, high-shine gold gilt overlay. It features a sophisticated geometric ribbon-weave border interspersed with neoclassical motifs and delicate hanging drop-bead swags.
• Height: Approx. 3.3 inches
• Diameter: Approx 3.5 inches
• Material: Fine Porcelain, Gold Leaf Gilt
• Markings: Hand-painted "60" on the unglazed base ring
• Late Victorian / Edwardian era (Circa 1895–1905)
• French Porcelain / Old Paris / Dresden Style
This cup is in beautiful vintage / antique condition.
As expected with genuine late-19th-century, there is minor, light shelf wear/rubbing to the gold trim along the edges and handle, which only adds to its authentic historical charm.
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