Limoges T&V Demitasse Cup & Saucer Scrollwork w/Gold Tressemann & Vogt HTF 1907
DESCRIPTION: This superb quality decorative china is made of very high quality hard paste porcelain. The set is very unusual with a demitasse cup and a saucer that is decorated with gold scrollwork garlands. The inside of the cup is the high white of the porcelain. The set has a very bright, dramatic presentation enhanced by the solid gold paint on the cup's handle.
CONDITION: While this set is classified as used, it is in superb condition. We can find no chips, other nicks, scratches, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. There appears to be absolutely no wear to the gold and no crazing. Look in the photos to see this.
DIMENSIONS: The demitasse cup has a diameter of 2 1/8" and a height of 2 1/8" with a capacity of 3 ounces. The deep saucer has a diameter of 4 3/4" and a rim height of 3/4".
HISTORY/MARKS: Begun in the 1850’s, Vogt & Dose became Tressemann & Vogt when Emillien Tressemann joined the company in 1882. This was essentially a decorating studio which began manufacturing their own china in 1891 in Limoges, France. The company continued until it was dissolved due to the retirement of Tressemann in 1907. From 1907-1919, the company operated as Porcelain Gustave Vogt under the direction of Gustave Vogt, John Vogt’s son, and continued to use the T&V mark. T&V is well known for its quality whiteware and boldly decorated hand paintings. Interesting enough, we find Tressemann spelled as Tressemanes or Tresseman in multiple authoritative sources. The green T&V underglaze manufacturer's mark on this is Mary Frank Gaston’s mark #7 in Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain, 3rd edition. This mark was used 1892-1907. There is also the purple decorator’s mark #16a used 1907-1919. It also has the Wright, Tyndale & Van Roden of Philadelphia retailer mark used from 1884 to at least 1969. This sets the circa for the set to be 1907.
Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The stand was used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing.
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This is ready to use or display with pride in your home.
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