8 Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by the French factory Deshoulières in Chauvigny. This factory is also famous for the APILCO ‘Flora' service, the sturdy bistro ware with a gold rim.
The service is marked FRANCE / F.D. / Véritable / Porcelaine. The letters F.D. are the abbreviation for Fernand Deshoulières, who started a factory in Foëcy in 1799 and another in Chauvigny in about 1914.
DIMENSIONS (approx.):
Capacity 4.1 Fl.Oz / 120 cc.
Saucer diameter 5 5/8" / 143 mm.
Cup top diameter 3 13/16" / 97 mm.
Cup Height 1 3/4" / 45 mm.
Total Weight 3.3 lb. / 1500 gr.
CONDITION
Good Vintage condition, no chips or cracks, but some wear on the gold, mostly on the underside of the handle.
All have the same decoration on one side, but outlet one has a different decoration on the other side, the solitary flower is pink instead of yellow.
Product code: Set of 8 French Tea Cups & Saucers, white Porcelain with Gold outlet and Flowers decor