Rare, Unused, Set of 6 Vintage Tea Cups, German, Saucer, Alka, Bavaria, C.1940

Our Stock # 18.7279

This is a rare, unused set of 6 vintage tea cups. A German, porcelain cup and saucer with striking demitasse and 22-carat gilt finish by Alka of Bavaria, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.

• Highly ornate set, offering fine colour, eye-catching detail and in rare unused condition
• Displaying a desirable as-new vintage patina
• Pleasingly delicate porcelain with deep colouration over a white base
• Polished 22ct gilt interior a striking decorative choice

• Octagonal rosette forms with gently curved edges
• Prominent white handles to each cup with gilt accents
• Abundance of foliate demitasse to each panel, repeating to the rim of each saucer
• Six desirable, deeply coloured pairs present an attractive display

• The gilt cup interiors bear an Alka 22ct gold shield emblem with heraldic lions
• Further maker's marks adorn the bases of each cup and saucer
• Here reading 'Alka, Bavaria' beneath a crown mark with individual serial numbers to each

This is a fascinating and wonderfully decorative set of 6 vintage tea cups, offering the further benefit of being previously unused. Their striking gilt and demitasse decorations shine alongside rich colours and are of a wonderful, diminutive size. Delivered polished and ready to behold.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Max Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Max Height: 5cm (2'')

Cup Width: 9cm (3.5'')
Cup Depth: 7.5cm (3'')
Cup Height: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Saucer Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Saucer Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Saucer Height: 1.5cm (.5'')