Antique 18thC Nyon Porcelain Floral Teabowl Cup & Saucer Porzellan Tasse Swiss

  

A nice handleless cup and saucer made by Nyon around 1780. Both the teabowl and saucer are hand painted with lots of little cornflowers in puce with their green leaves. This design is quite typical for Nyon.

It looks really nice and Cornflowers were very popular during this period and I think were a favorite of Marie Antoinette which probably helped popularize them. The set is marked underneath with the under glaze blue fish mark as shown. They are in great condition with a some wear to the green leaves in the center of the saucer from age. Typical smokey foot ring color which is a hallmark of this maker. The cup is 1.875 inches tall and 3.25 inches in diameter. The saucer is 1.125 inches tall and 5.375 inches in diameter. If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like KPM, Sevres and so on. Photos are part of the description - if you need others just let me know exactly what you are looking for and I'll take care of it speedily! Please do not send me questions on items other than my own!