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Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815
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Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

19th century
Description

An antique porcelain hand-painted demitasse cup with a saucer, created nearly 200 years ago by the renowned Meissen factory. The yellow background, combined with intricate gilded patterns, emphasizes the luxurious nature of the pieces. The center of the saucer is adorned with a stylized compass rose design, serving as a striking decorative element.

The set features three vibrant scenes of courting couples—one on the cup and two on the saucer—all meticulously hand-painted. The artwork is of exceptional quality, resembling miniature paintings. It is quite possible that the courting scenes were inspired by the works of Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721), a prominent French Rococo artist.

The bases of both pieces are marked with the iconic Meissen crossed swords, confirming their authenticity. This type of decoration is extremely rare and seldom available on the market—an exceptional find for any collector!

The Meissen factory, founded in 1710 in Germany, is one of the oldest and most prestigious porcelain manufacturers in Europe. It gained fame for its high-quality hard-paste porcelain, often referred to as "white gold." Meissen is particularly renowned for its intricate designs, including elaborate Baroque and Rococo-style figurines and tableware. For centuries, the factory’s creations have been highly sought after by collectors and royalty, solidifying its legacy as a pioneer in the art of porcelain-making.

Dimensions:

Saucer: Diameter 14.5 cm, Height 4 cm

Cup: Height 6.7 cm, Top diameter 6.9 cm, Width (including handle) 9.5 cm

Condition:

The saucer has one chip on the inner edge and another on the outer edge.

The cup is flawless.

Otherwise, both the cup and saucer are in excellent antique condition.

Please carefully examine the accompanying photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you.

The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Porcelain Demitasse Cup to the 19th Century.

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SA1124446
Description
An antique porcelain hand-painted demitasse cup with a saucer, created nearly 200 years ago by the renowned Meissen factory.
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The yellow background, combined with intricate gilded patterns, emphasizes the luxurious nature of the pieces.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The center of the saucer is adorned with a stylized compass rose design, serving as a striking decorative element.

fig 1. An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
fig 1. Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

The set features three vibrant scenes of courting couples—one on the cup and two on the saucer—all meticulously hand-painted. The artwork is of exceptional quality, resembling miniature paintings. It is quite possible that the courting scenes were inspired by the works of Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721), a prominent French Rococo artist.

fig 2. An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
fig 2. Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

The bases of both pieces are marked with the iconic Meissen crossed swords, confirming their authenticity. This type of decoration is extremely rare and seldom available on the market—an exceptional find for any collector!

fig 3. An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
fig 3. Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

The Meissen factory, founded in 1710 in Germany, is one of the oldest and most prestigious porcelain manufacturers in Europe. It gained fame for its high-quality hard-paste porcelain, often referred to as "white gold." Meissen is particularly renowned for its intricate designs, including elaborate Baroque and Rococo-style figurines and tableware. For centuries, the factory’s creations have been highly sought after by collectors and royalty, solidifying its legacy as a pioneer in the art of porcelain-making.

fig 4. An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
fig 4. Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

Dimensions:

Saucer: Diameter 14.5 cm, Height 4 cm

Cup: Height 6.7 cm, Top diameter 6.9 cm, Width (including handle) 9.5 cm

Condition:

The saucer has one chip on the inner edge and another on the outer edge.

fig 5. An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
fig 5. Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

The cup is flawless.

Otherwise, both the cup and saucer are in excellent antique condition.

Please carefully examine the accompanying photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you.

The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Porcelain Demitasse Cup to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124446
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Archive I An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.

Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, C.1815

Archive II An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View II
Archive III An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View III
Archive IV An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View IV
Archive V An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View V
Archive VI An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View VI
Archive VII An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View VII
Archive VIII An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View VIII
Archive IX An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View IX
Archive X An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View X
Archive XI An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View XI
Archive XII An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View XII
Archive XIII An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches. View XIII
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An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
Rare Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer, c.1815
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An antique nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer in yellow featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes set within intricate gilded cartouches.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDemitasse Cup & Saucer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialHard-paste Porcelain, Gold Leaf
  • ColourYellow and Gold
  • MotifsGilded cartouches, Pastoral scenes, Yellow ground, Gilt borders

This nineteenth-century Meissen porcelain demitasse cup and saucer set displays an Empire style. Fashioned from hard-paste porcelain and finished in a vibrant yellow ground with extensive gold leaf gilding, the set includes an arched handle on the cup and scalloped cartouches framing hand-painted pastoral scenes of courting couples on both pieces, alongside intricate gilded border patterns. The saucer measures 14.5 cm in diameter and 4 cm in height, while the cup stands 6.7 cm high with a 6.9 cm top diameter and a total width of 9.5 cm including the handle. The saucer possesses a chip on the inner edge and another on the outer edge, whereas the cup remains flawless. Suitable for display in a collector cabinet or on a bookshelf in a study or living room, this tableware functions as a decorative ornamental piece or a delicate display item. The miniature paintings offer detailed visual interest, complemented by the bright yellow glaze and the reflective quality of the gold leaf borders. The compact dimensions allow placement in limited display spaces while retaining the visual presence typical of nineteenth-century European porcelain.

FAQs

During the early nineteenth century, the Meissen manufactory produced high-grade hard-paste porcelain heavily influenced by Empire and Neoclassical tastes, characterised by rich ground colours, intricate gilding, and finely rendered painted miniatures.

These items were crafted from true hard-paste porcelain composed of kaolin and petuntse, decorated with hand-applied overglaze enamel pigments, and finished with burnished gold leaf detailing.

Authentic pieces feature the underglaze blue crossed swords mark, characteristic translucency in the porcelain paste, precise hand-painted details, and evidence of hand-burnished gilt application.

Fine porcelain demitasse sets are frequently displayed within glazed cabinets, on floating wall shelves, or placed alongside antique books on mahogany sideboards to introduce refined historical colour.

Washing should be conducted by hand using tepid water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive sponges, chemical solvents, or dishwashers that could strip the delicate overglaze gilding and enamelling.
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