Meissen / Helena Wolfson ‘Augustus Rex’ Marked Porcelain Demi-Tasse Cup & Saucer – Painted with Panels of Flowers & Figures
PorcelainsA wonderful 19th century hand-painted porcelain demitasse cup and saucer with the ‘Augustus Rex’ mark – used by Meissen and copied by Helena Wolfson – it is beautifully decorated on the white background with panels of colourful flowers and courtier figures. There are gold accents between the panels and on the rims of the cup and saucer as well as on the handle of the cup.
The maker’s mark is in blue on the underside of both the cup and saucer.
The cup measures 2 5/8 inches wide from the rim to the handle and stands 1 1/2 inches tall. The saucer is 4 1/2 inches in diameter.
Note: there is some age/wear related gold loss on the rims and a minor flake on the underside rim of the saucer. However, overall the pieces are in very good condition.
$255.50
1 in stock
