Pair of Coffee Cups and Saucers – Manufacture Haviland – Limoges, 21st Century

Pair of coffee cups in Limoges porcelain, from the Haviland manufactory.

The cups are made of white porcelain with a glossy enamel finish, without painted decoration or a maker’s mark underneath. Their cylindrical shape, slightly flared towards the rim, is complemented by a slender and elegantly designed handle. A classic and timeless form from this historic Limoges manufactory, founded in 1842.

The particular appeal of this set lies in the saucers, also made of white porcelain and enhanced with elegant gilt decoration. A wide peripheral band in matte gold, finely worked with an engraved geometric pattern, runs around each piece. It is outlined by a delicate polished-gold line, while a second gilt line defines the central circle designed to hold the cup.

The saucers bear the Haviland manufactory mark on the underside, confirming their origin. The cups, however, are unmarked.

The set is particularly appealing for the contrast between the understated simplicity of the white porcelain cups and the refined gilt decoration of the saucers. An elegant combination, representative of Haviland’s appreciation for precious decoration and refined finishes.

These two cups and their saucers come from a manufactory clearance. They were classified as second choice when released from the manufactory. They remain in their original condition and may present minor characteristics or irregularities related to their classification, but are otherwise new and show no apparent defects.