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What are handleless tea cups called?

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What are handleless tea cups called?
Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and
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Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Silhouette Cup and Saucer
By Gottlob Samuel Mohn, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Meissen porcelain cup and saucer from the Marcolini period, dating around 1795, decorated with
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Meissen, “Pink Indian”. Porcelain tea set comprising five cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, “Pink Indian” Tea set for 5 persons, early 20th century. Porcelain tea set comprising five
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Early 20th Century German Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Meissen, Green Ivy Vine. Set of three tea cups and saucers. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Green Ivy Vine, a set of three tea cups and saucers. Mid-20th century. Marked. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
characteristic of the Meissen manufactory. The scalloped rimmed cup, elevated on five finely gilt knop feet, is
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Antique 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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