Description
Gold Gilt Bavarian Demitasse Cup and Saucer . Pre-owned in excellent condition. Value R650.
Vintage Johann Seltmann Bavaria porcelain demitasse cup and saucer.
Likely a souvenir from Venice, Italy.
The cup and saucer are gold-gilded with a transfer print of St. Mark’s Square in Venice.
Demitasse means it is a small cup used to serve espresso or strong coffee.
Likely produced as a souvenir for tourists visiting Venice.
Good condition, Vintage souvenir sets like this can be collectible, especially if they are well-preserved and feature iconic landmarks.
The cup’s design includes the words Venezia S. Marco further confirming its Venetian origin.
Saucer – diameter is 11cm and height is 2cm
Cup – diameter is 7.5cm and width with handle is 9.5cm / height 4cm.