Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Cream Cup with Saucer, 1970s
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Cream Cup with Saucer, 1970s
Elegant cream cup with matching saucer from the iconic Flora Danica service. The set is hand-painted with a botanical motif derived from the Flora Danica publication and executed in the service’s characteristic refined form with a decorative rim.
Dimensions:
– Cup: H. 8 cm, D. 7 cm.
– Saucer: H. 3 cm, D. 11 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: In excellent condition with light, age-related wear.
Cancelled quality, marked with one incised line.
Bio: The Flora Danica service was introduced in 1790 and is regarded as one of Royal Copenhagen’s most prestigious productions. The decoration is based on the monumental botanical work Flora Danica and is renowned for its high level of detail and exceptional craftsmanship. Smaller serving pieces such as cream cups formed an integral part of the classic coffee service and today enhance the overall collectability of the set.