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Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

By Dagoty

Located in Paris, FR

This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of the favorite manufacturers of Empress Joséphine's first Napoleon wife well known for ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Pearlware Tea Set with Swan Finial
18th Century Pearlware Tea Set with Swan Finial

18th Century Pearlware Tea Set with Swan Finial

By Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The teapot is topped off with a charming swan finial. There are six cups and saucers, teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and waste bowl.

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups and Saucers
Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups and Saucers

Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups and Saucers

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

Equally beautiful are the varied landscapes that accompany each painted scene. Both cup and saucer adorned with raised gold decoration with swans, lyres and beads.

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Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier
Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier

Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt and painted bronze chandelier in the Empire style featuring 8 swans carrying stylized candle cups. All original.

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Set of 12 Period Empire Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Swan Cups, Marked Sevres
Set of 12 Period Empire Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Swan Cups, Marked Sevres

Set of 12 Period Empire Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Swan Cups, Marked Sevres

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Essex, MA

Set of twelve period empire early 19th century bisque and gilt swan cups - Each modeled as a naturalistic swan in bisque porcelain and fire gilt - A set of 11 original empire s...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19thc. Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup
19thc. Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup

19thc. Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup

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H 4.25 in W 7 in D 6 in

19thc. Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup

Located in New Orleans, LA

Highy Detailed and Gilded Paris Porcelain Swan Cup

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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Imperial Porcelain Cup Saucer Cherubs Driving Chariots Dated 1814 Austria
Vienna Imperial Porcelain Cup Saucer Cherubs Driving Chariots Dated 1814 Austria

Vienna Imperial Porcelain Cup Saucer Cherubs Driving Chariots Dated 1814 Austria

By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Subject: This excellent antique Viennese cup with saucer deriving from Austrian Imperial porcelain manufactoryis decorated in finest manner with abundant paintings depicting figural...

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Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Collecting Cup 'Swans En Grisaille', 1813
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Collecting Cup 'Swans En Grisaille', 1813

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Collecting Cup 'Swans En Grisaille', 1813

By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Extraordinarily decorated Antique Vienna porcelain cup with saucer: Bell-shaped white porcelain cup on a stepped foot, three-quarters of the exterior decorated with stylised swans an...

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Antique 1810s Austrian Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Max Le Verrier: Antique Patinated Bronze Libation Cup in Antique Style - 1Y100
Max Le Verrier: Antique Patinated Bronze Libation Cup in Antique Style - 1Y100

Max Le Verrier: Antique Patinated Bronze Libation Cup in Antique Style - 1Y100

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The cup's graceful swan-neck handle adds a touch of sophistication, while the signature "Max le Verrier" beneath the pedestal affirms its authenticity.

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Vintage 1930s French Empire Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

FRENCH EMPIRE BONZE LAMP
FRENCH EMPIRE BONZE LAMP

FRENCH EMPIRE BONZE LAMP

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H 23 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

FRENCH EMPIRE BONZE LAMP

Located in Stamford, CT

The base in the form of antique Roman oil lamp with a swan between two candle cups above tripod legs with paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1950s
Empire Style Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1950s

Empire Style Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The six S shaped arm lights with a decor of acanthus leaves and swan head support cups adorned with leaves. At the chandelier centre, a cut facets crystal sphere and adorned, at the...

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Crystal and Bronze Swan Sconce from France
19th Century Empire Style Crystal and Bronze Swan Sconce from France

19th Century Empire Style Crystal and Bronze Swan Sconce from France

Located in Dallas, TX

There is a machine cut crystal ball with a bronze band around its center and two beautiful swans with candle cups on their heads. This elegant French antique sconce will highlight an...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Meissen Porcelain Cups and Saucers with the "Ming Dragon" Motif
Meissen Porcelain Cups and Saucers with the "Ming Dragon" Motif

Meissen Porcelain Cups and Saucers with the "Ming Dragon" Motif

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

The cups has beautifull swan handles. The rims are gilded.

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Russian Ormolu and Ruby Glass Lantern Chandelier
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Russian Ormolu and Ruby Glass Lantern Chandelier

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Russian Ormolu and Ruby Glass Lantern Chandelier

Located in Essex, MA

Original gilded bronze structure with original handcut crystal prisms. Swan necks holding candle cups Provenance: Christies Paris to private collector.

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 4 Cups and Saucers with Swan Pattern
Set of 4 Cups and Saucers with Swan Pattern

Set of 4 Cups and Saucers with Swan Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

Four cups and four saucers. Gilt and bisque china. Cups are in the form of a swan's body relief with the handle in the shape of a swan's head.

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20th Century European Tableware

Whimsical Italian Porcelain Swan Covered Cup with Under plate
Whimsical Italian Porcelain Swan Covered Cup with Under plate

Whimsical Italian Porcelain Swan Covered Cup with Under plate

Located in Essex, MA

A whimsical and beautifully modeled, parcel gilt and painted porcelain covered cup and under plate by Richard Ginori, Naples, circa 1870s-1880s, the finial depicting a newly born s...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Porcelain

Very Fine Sevres Cup and Saucer Modelled as a Naturalistic Swan
Very Fine Sevres Cup and Saucer Modelled as a Naturalistic Swan

Very Fine Sevres Cup and Saucer Modelled as a Naturalistic Swan

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Exeter, GB

A very fine Sevres cup and saucer modelled as a naturalistic swan in biscuit porcelain and finely gilded.

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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Period French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp
Period French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp

Period French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is of gilt bronze with five-arms ending in swan form figures with candle cups above. The candle cups are not electrified but had been at some point as there are holes that accommo...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

GILT BRONZE AND PAINTED 6  LIGHT EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER
GILT BRONZE AND PAINTED 6  LIGHT EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER

GILT BRONZE AND PAINTED 6 LIGHT EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER

Located in Woodbury, CT

6 GILT BRONZE SWANS , HOLDING CANDLE CUPS ABOVE A ROUND CENTRAL PAN.

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Crystal Orb Neoclassical Chandelier
Crystal Orb Neoclassical Chandelier

Crystal Orb Neoclassical Chandelier

Located in Alexandria, VA

Copied after an early 19th Century design, this 4-light fixture captures the elegance of its predecessor. Swan bodies and wings with candle cups resting on swans' necks.

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Six Meissen Dresden style Swan Cups and Saucers, circa 1955
Six Meissen Dresden style Swan Cups and Saucers, circa 1955

Six Meissen Dresden style Swan Cups and Saucers, circa 1955

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Six Meissen Dresden style Swan Cups and Saucers, circa 1955 after a Meissen design from 1820 Marked RPM on the bottom of the saucer

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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Empire Style Six-Light Cobalt and Gold Chandelier
Empire Style Six-Light Cobalt and Gold Chandelier

Empire Style Six-Light Cobalt and Gold Chandelier

Located in Alexandria, VA

Cobalt blue porcelain center. Swan-supported candle cups. Can be shortened on request.

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Vintage 1970s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Empire Bronze and Bouillette Hanging Lamp with Tole Shade
Empire Bronze and Bouillette Hanging Lamp with Tole Shade

Empire Bronze and Bouillette Hanging Lamp with Tole Shade

Located in Carmel, CA

The arms of the lamp are three finely cast swans in bronze. The candle cups have tiny bead detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Swan Cup For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the swan cup you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every swan cup was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer swan cup, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A swan cup is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one swan cup that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swan Cup?

Prices for a swan cup start at $396 and top out at $21,857 with the average selling for $1,325.