Designed as an individual vessel for drinking hot beverages, the tasse litron is distinguished by its cylindrical form, flat base resting on a shallow foot ring, and oval side handle adorned with a small scroll terminating in a teardrop-shaped motif. It is accompanied by its matching saucer, likewise resting on a discreet foot ring and featuring a gently sloping rim.
The term tasse litron first appeared around 1752 at the Vincennes Manufactory. It refers to a model inspired by the tankard, a popular drinking vessel at the time. This type of cup became emblematic of the 18th century, when manufactories began producing matching cups and saucers in response to the growing popularity of hot beverages—tea, coffee and chocolate—which were becoming firmly established in European social customs.
HARD-PASTE PORCELAIN.
Against a white ground, both the cup and the centre of the saucer are decorated with the same polychrome and gilt musical trophy. The composition features a gilt harp with purple strings, placed between two leafy branches tied together at their base with a bow. Above is a wreath of roses and small polychrome flowers crossed by a blue ribbon.
Gilt wolf-tooth borders and gold lines around the rims.
Mark : Painted in blue with the interlaced double “L” mark. - Gilder’s mark: WEYDINGER,
Dimensions : Cup: Height 2.24 in. – Length 2.87 in. / Saucer: Diameter 4.80 in.,
(Cup: Height 5.7 cm – Length 7.3 cm / Saucer: Diameter 12.2 cm),
Condition : PERFECT CONDITION,
Period : 18th century – LOUIS XVI PERIOD – Dated 1777,
Remarks : Minute signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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