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Antique Carl Knoll Tea Cup & Saucer Antique Carl Knoll Karlsbad Royal Vienna Style Cup & Saucer Set Stunning Cabinet Quality Piece: An exquisite antique porcelain tea cup and saucer set showcasing the opulent Royal Vienna style. Manufactured by the renowned Carl Knoll Porcelain Factory in Fischern (Karlsbad, Bohemia), stamped on the underside with a prominent gold leaf, the stamped text \"Germany\", and a hand-applied underglaze blue Bindenschild (Beehive / Shield) mark. Item Specifics & Features Brand / Maker Carl Knoll Porcelain Factory (Fischern / Karlsbad, Bohemia) Origin / Marks Germany / Austria / Bohemia (Stamped \"Germany\" with blue Beehive/Shield mark & Gold Leaf) Style Royal Vienna Style / Dresden / Rococo Revival / Cabinet Cup Pattern & Theme 18th Century Romantic Couple / Watteau Courting Scene Decorative Features Hand Painted, Raised Gilt Paste, Iridescent Glaze, Heavy Gilt Borders, Beaded Enamel, Gilded Interior Rim Finish Iridescent / Lustreware, Glossy, Metallic Gold Gilt Material Fine Antique Porcelain Era / Age Late 19th to Early 20th Century (Circa 1890s–1910s) Design & Craftsmanship Highlights
- Breathtaking Ground Color: Features an intense, luminous emerald green iridescent lustre glaze that shimmers beautifully with deep green, teal, and blue undertones depending on how the light catches it.
- Hand-Painted Miniature Fine Art: The front of the cup displays a meticulously hand-detailed, romantic 18th-century Watteau scene depicting a courting couple sharing a quiet moment in a garden landscape.
- Intricate Relief Work: Elaborate heavy gold accents featuring three-dimensional raised paste filigree, delicate beaded dots outlining the central cartouche, and sweeping floral garlands tied together with elegant ribbons and bows.
- Interior & Saucer Details: The interior of the cup features a clean, creamy white paste accented with a dainty gold lace border rim and a gilded center ring. The saucer mirrors the rich decoration with a striking radiating gold starburst medallion in the center.
Measurements
- Saucer: 5 1/2\" (5.5 inches) diameter
- Cup: 2\" (2 inches) high x 3 5/8\" (3.625 inches) diameter
Condition Report
Excellent Antique Condition
This cabinet set is in superb condition for its age. Free from any chips, cracks, hairlines, crazing, or repairs. The white porcelain paste rings beautifully when tapped. The gilding and raised enamel work remain incredibly crisp and intact, with only the absolute barest trace of handling wear on the gold edges, consistent with careful display over the decades.
Shipping & Handling Note
This exceptionally fragile item will be packed with the utmost care, utilizing professional-grade bubble wrap to ensure a safe arrival to your collection.
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