1940s Epiag Czechoslovakia "Pastelle" Demitasse Coffee Cups & Saucers Set- 9 Pieces

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An old Bohemian coffee set, made in Czechoslovakia between 1941 - 1945, before the country was occupied by the Soviets … Read more An old Bohemian coffee set, made in Czechoslovakia between 1941 - 1945, before the country was occupied by the Soviets and felt under communist rule
Very fine porcelain demitasse cups and saucers, set for four with one extra saucer
The pattern is known as "Pastelle" and is featuring beautiful flower buds in unusual gray-pink palette
All pieces are clearly marked on the bottom as pictured
This arm and stiletto mark was used by Springer & Co. of Elbogen, Bohemia (now Loket, Czech Republic), one of the potteries that was part of EPIAG. The pottery was founded in 1815 by Rudolf Eugen Haidinger and Eugen Haidinger and operated under various names and owners. It became Springer & Co. in 1885 and joined OEPIAG (German acronym for Austian Porcelain Industry), an association of potteries, in 1918. In 1920 the name of the association was changed to EPIAG (First Bohemian Porcelain Industry). This mark was used from 1941 to 1945. The pottery was nationalized in 1945 and became part of Starorolsky Porcelain. (reference: Antiquers site, which cites Kovels')
Measurements: Approx. cups: 2.2" tall x 2.2" across with handle; saucers 4.3" diameter
Weigh about 1 lb. all together
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original and unaltered. The extra saucer has a tight hairline See less