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An exceptional late 18th to early 19th-century Chinese export porcelain tea cup and saucer set, specially made for the American …
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An exceptional late 18th to early 19th-century Chinese export porcelain tea cup and saucer set, specially made for the American market. Hand-painted with polychrome enamels and gilt details, both pieces feature the Arms of the State of New York depicting Liberty and Justice flanking a central crest topped by an American eagle. The set is detailed with cobalt blue wavy borders, gilded trim, and delicate sprigs of flowers. The underside of the saucer retains a vintage paper antique dealer label as pictured.
Size approximations:
1 x teacup - 2 1/2 inches tall x 3 1/4 inches wide with handle x 2 1/4 inches diameter of the mouth.
1 x saucer - 5 5/8 inches diameter x 1 1/4 inches tall.
Please also see photos for size (note any coin, ruler and/ or pop can used to illustrate size are not included in the sale).
Weight approximation: combined weight is 8 ounces.
This listing is for an antique Chinese export armorial porcelain cup and saucer set made for the American market, featuring the Coat of Arms of the State of New York (circa late 18th to early 19th century, Qianlong to Jiaqing period) as pictured. The pictures are part of the description, what you see is what you get. Since we are not experts in authenticating this listing by any means, please inspect the pictures and be the judge.
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- Dimensions
- 5.6ʺW × 5.6ʺD × 1.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Good antique condition overall with wear consistent with age, use, and manufacture, as pictured. There is minor rubbing and … moreCondition: Good antique condition overall with wear consistent with age, use, and manufacture, as pictured. There is minor rubbing and wear to the hand-painted enamels and gilt highlights, particularly along the cobalt rim borders. The cup shows a small shallow rim fleabite/chip along the top edge and typical minor manufacturing imperfections, glaze specks, and firing flaws appropriate for Chinese export porcelain of this era, as pictured. In consideration of any purchase it is recommended that the zoom tool be used to thoroughly inspect all the photos. Sold as preowned and as pictured. No box. No COA. Plate stand not included. less
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