Description:

Royal Copenhagen, set of 4 antique egg cups.

Hand-painted porcelain egg cups decorated with a naturalistic thistle motif and fine gilded rims. Executed with great precision and refined colourwork, characteristic of Royal Copenhagen’s production in the second half of the 19th century.

Origin: Denmark.
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 6 cm, D. 5 cm.
Period: Second half of the 19th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Quality: 1st factory quality.

Bio:
Founded in 1775, Royal Copenhagen is the oldest porcelain manufactory in Denmark. During the 19th century, the factory gained international recognition for its exceptional hand-painted porcelain with botanical decoration, noted for technical precision and artistic refinement.