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Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Opera Set Demitasse Coffee Cups set of 4

$11,500
£8,690.51
€10,173.91
CA$16,059.46
A$18,068.36
CHF 9,573.32
MX$223,121.49
NOK 117,358.80
SEK 112,765.63
DKK 75,891.28
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Amazing rare set of four hand painted demitasse coffee cups and saucers from the famous "Opera Set" made by studio of Ambrosius Lamm in Dresden. One of the finest porcelain ever made, the set was given a name "Opera Set" because every piece is decorated with a scene from Richard Wagner's opera. Cups are hand painted as a 360 degree panorama with scenes from operas Parsifal, Lohengrin, Tannhauzer and Fliagende Hollander. Other sides of cups are decorated with landscape scenes. Cups are gold inside, each cup has a gorgeous gilt flower on the bottom. All pieces are decorated with raised gold swans, lyres and beads. Cups are labeled underneath with the names of the operas and a brief description of the scenes pictured. Each piece is marked on the bottom with a lamb mark, Made in Saxony, pattern number 817. Condition: Great vintage condition with imperfections - please read and see photos. Insignificant gilt wear natural to its age and use. - Two cups have porcelain imperfections on the rim from the manufacturer that looks like uneven rim thickness inside the cup. - One cup has a tiny hole on a porcelain handle -from original manufacturer. - One cup has a dark spot on outer rim that looks like deep gilt loss or a tiny chigger bite. - Saucers have manufacturing imperfections on porcelain - one has a porcelain dot on a rim, one has a tiny whole on the back. Circa 1930 Sizes: cup dia. 2.25", h. 2.4" saucer. dia. 4.5"
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.4 in (6.1 cm)Diameter: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great vintage condition with imperfections, please read and see photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1749245513562

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