Old Paris Porcelain Gold Net & Leaf Snake Handle Tea Cup & Saucer Circa 1820-1840
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Antique Old Paris / Vieux Paris porcelain footed tea cup and saucer, with a snake / serpent handle. Nicely decorated in a gold gilt net, scrollwork and leaf pattern. Unmarked. Probably circa 1820s to 1840s.
There is a crack in the handle where the head attaches to the cup. Also has quite a bit of wear to the gilding. No other chips or cracks.
The cup measures approximately 4 5/8 inches wide including the handle x 3 1/8 inches tall.
The saucer measures approximately 5 1/2 inches wide.
This is an antique and may have small in manufacture defects that do not affect the display of the piece.