19th Century 'Augustus Rex' German Porcelain Trembleuse Cup and Matching Saucer, Courting Couples Design

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

19th century 'Augustus Rex' German porcelain trembleuse cup and matching saucer.

The finely made pieces comprise of a cup with a loop handle and the body painted with a scene of a Rococo era couple sitting under a tree. The scene is painted in coloured enamels and set within a decorative gilded border with further scrolling floral designs on a rich cobalt blue ground.

The saucer is similarly decorated with two panels each with other gallant scenes and set within gilded surrounds against a cobalt blue ground. .

310 g

Cup – 7.2 cm tall, 9.5 cm diameter

Saucer – 2.7 cm tall, 14 cm diameter

Excellent condition. Minor wear to gilt.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1066613

Dealers Internal Reference

2796

Description

19th century 'Augustus Rex' German porcelain trembleuse cup and matching saucer.

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The finely made pieces comprise of a cup with a loop handle and the body painted with a scene of a Rococo era couple sitting under a tree.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

The scene is painted in coloured enamels and set within a decorative gilded border with further scrolling floral designs on a rich cobalt blue ground.