Today's Finds - German and French Teacups

Hi all!

Found myself a few German and French friends today!

The best part of finding these pieces is coming home and enjoying the detailed craftsmanship and articulate design of them. These teacups have such personality!


This 'Porcelaine Dure - Georges Boyer - Limoges France' teacup is just gorgeous. The embossed white on white detail on the cup and saucer reminds me of intricate piped icing on a cake. This cup sits quite shallow and wide and the earthy tones of the floral pattern give this set a very "French Country" vibe while the saucer's leaf pattern is quite whimsical and wispy. The look of this set shouts of rustic elegance.

This 'Exclusivite - R. Leclair - Limoges France' teacup is subtle in it's details and is the type of piece that you may just completely miss unless it's picked up and handled. The details in the scalloped petals on the cup and saucer feel and look as if they'd been applied with strokes of oil paint on canvas to create a delicate but prominent texture. The pastel floral pattern on the cup and saucer are so luscious, soft and feminine. I love the demitasse cup as it gives this set an approachable but tasteful look.

This 'Cassidys Ltd. - Original Bridal Roseff - Made in Western Germany' teacup is truly styled for royalty. The gentle and fine painted rose branches that cover the body of the cup and saucer remind me of finely stitched embroidery and the almost minuscule gold design around the rims are like thin lace trim on a Victorian gown. One sweet surprise that is almost missed on the cup is the raised pattern on the handle that you can see in more detail when the cup is upside down.

This 'Classic Rose Collection - Rosenthal Group - Germany' teacup is so detailed and the white on white embossing is incredibly intricate. The embossed rose branch design is so complex and doesn't follow the same pattern around the cup. The design looks as if it is dancing and floating, changing it's pattern as you turn the cup to see the whole pattern. While admiring this set, it transcends you into feeling petals along your skin and inhaling the sweet smell of a rose garden. The saucer actually has embossed designs of picket fences as you can see in the photos below, which just enhance the experience of feeling like you're in a garden and the saucer's rim looks as if pearls have been strung along it. The more you handle this piece, the more you want to just stare at it and take in everything it has to offer.

Thanks for reading and I hope that you enjoyed my finds!

- Netti, The Vintage Teacup Lady