A dainty demitasse cup and saucer from Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges, France — hand-marked on the base with the maker's classic cartouche backstamp, "France / Charles Ahrenfeldt / Limoges," in workshop green, plus a hand-inked decorator's number (23).
Ahrenfeldt operated one of the notable Limoges porcelain houses from the 1860s until the factory closed in 1969; this particular mark style is generally attributed to the years around 1894–1930. Over a century later, the blue floral transferware pattern is still crisp — a soft bouquet of blue florals and leaves wrapping the cup and echoed along the saucer's rim, finished with a delicate gold edge and gilt-detailed handle.
Sweet on its own as a display piece, or start a mismatched vintage demitasse collection for espresso, after-dinner coffee, or tea.
Details:
- Maker: Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges, France
- Pattern: blue floral spray with gold rim trim
- Cup: approx. 2" tall, 2¼" diameter at rim (excluding handle)
- Saucer: approx. 4¾" diameter
- Backstamp: green cartouche mark, "France / Charles Ahrenfeldt / Limoges," with hand-painted numeral 23
- Condition: vintage — please see photos closely. No Cracks or Crazing
**Care:** Hand wash only; gold trim is not microwave or dishwasher safe.
A lovely find for collectors of antique Limoges, blue and white china, or demitasse sets.
A dainty demitasse cup and saucer from Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges, France — hand-marked on the base with the maker's classic cartouche backstamp, "France / Charles Ahrenfeldt / Limoges," in workshop green, plus a hand-inked decorator's number (23).
Ahrenfeldt operated one of the notable Limoges porcelain houses from the 1860s until the factory closed in 1969; this particular mark style is generally attributed to the years around 1894–1930. Over a century later, the blue floral transferware pattern is still crisp — a soft bouquet of blue florals and leaves wrapping the cup and echoed along the saucer's rim, finished with a delicate gold edge and gilt-detailed handle.
Sweet on its own as a display piece, or start a mismatched vintage demitasse collection for espresso, after-dinner coffee, or tea.
Details:
- Maker: Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges, France
- Pattern: blue floral spray with gold rim trim
- Cup: approx. 2" tall, 2¼" diameter at rim (excluding handle)
- Saucer: approx. 4¾" diameter
- Backstamp: green cartouche mark, "France / Charles Ahrenfeldt / Limoges," with hand-painted numeral 23
- Condition: vintage — please see photos closely. No Cracks or Crazing
**Care:** Hand wash only; gold trim is not microwave or dishwasher safe.
A lovely find for collectors of antique Limoges, blue and white china, or demitasse sets.