1755 Frankenthal Germany Two-Handled Loving Cup With Cover

Details

Description

An early and rare porcelain covered loving cup or bowl. It has two handles and a lid. Extremely fine and … Read more An early and rare porcelain covered loving cup or bowl. It has two handles and a lid. Extremely fine and beautiful! All hand painted polychrome flowers, roses, forget-me-nots, lilies..
Tiny acanthus leaves gilt patterns, applied molded apple with stalk and leaves as a finial of the lid
Clearly marked at the bottom with an underglaze blue standing lion, the Frankenthal Porcelain mark for the years 1755-1762
At the base rim are also impressed the letters PH. The number 110 is handwritten in red on the inner rim of the lid
The Frankenthal Porcelain Factory was one of the greatest porcelain manufacturers of Germany and operated between the years 1755 and 1799. From the start they were making hard-paste porcelain, same as Meissen, and produced figurines and dishes of very high quality. The style was reflecting the French origins of the business, especially in their floral painting. Hannong family, who moved their business to Frankenthal, Germany, used to work previously in Strasbourg, France. (reference: Wikipedia)
A very early piece of Frankenthal, since it also bears the first mark "PH" that was used only in 1755
All original
Measurements: Approx. 5" handle to handle, 3 7/16" high with lid, 3 7/16" diameter, 1.75" deep
Weighs about 9 oz.
Condition: Good/Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original. Minor flakes and roughness around the edges: pronounced at the bottom of the cup and at the inner rim of the lid. One of the apple leaves on the top is chipped. Since the edges and the inner rim of the cup are unglazed, some discoloration consistent with age is present. Nothing major, no hairlines or repairs See less