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The Coronation Cup, Smita s Lawn 1991, Polo match
By Michael Grimsdale
Located in GB
Michael Grimsdale (b. 1936) Michael Grimsdale is a British painter known for his refined portrayals of horses, sporting subjects, and commissioned portraits. Born in London in 1936,...
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Cycling Telescopic Drinking Beaker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Telescopic Cyclists Cup. A cyclists telescopic cup made up of five graduating rings to form
Category

Antique 1890s American Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

An important porcelain cup and saucer from Admiral Lord Nelson’s ‘Baltic Service
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
by the grandson of Horatia, Nelson and Emma Hamilton’s daughter. Dimensions: The cup height: 2¼ in
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

MONUMENTAL ONYX AND GILT BRONZE CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
detailed ornamental Cup, testifying to the zenith of French Decorative Arts during the last quarter of the
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mounted Objects

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Bronze

The Charge Of The Light Brigade Maryland Hunt Cup 1930
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933
Category

1930s Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

20° Century Italian Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalice
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
the chalice cup was made from a lathe-turned silver sheet and then plated with 24kt gold. The base of
Category

1990s Italian Other Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Pearlware Tea Set with Swan Finial
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
" pattern. The teapot is topped off with a charming swan finial. There are six cups and saucers, teapot
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chandelier with Eight Arms of Lights in Gilded Bronze and Pendants
Located in Paris, FR
bulbs located inside the cup. The chandelier is electrified. It's in good general condition.
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Artistic Chandelier 20 Lights Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
blown glass elements, such as the cups; while more innovative is the arrangement of these elements and
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Sterling Silver Mayim Achronim Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
surface and quiet, purposeful elegance. The cylindrical cup rises with clean, tapered lines, its textured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare bronze floor lamp in neoclassical style, Paris, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
in three lion paws separated by stylized ivy leaves. Aluminum reflector, with a bulb in the cup and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century French Solid Brass Altar Prickets or Candlesticks
Located in Birmingham, AL
. The fluted pillars rest on urn-shaped pedestals and taper upwards to wide cups with flared and fluted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Silver cup with scrolls on the handle and relief on the rim
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cup with scrollwork on the handle and relief on the rim. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver cup with engraving on the bowl and reliefs on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cup with engraving on the body and reliefs on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Large Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Mado Jolain, circa 1960
By Mado Jolain
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Large bowl cup by Mado Jolain, French ceramist active from 1946 to 1970, with remarkable work of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Commemorative King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation Goblet
By T. Goode Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The cup's bowl is inscribed on either side with the royals
Category

20th Century English Other Glass

Materials

Glass

Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Old African Cup With Heads
Old African Cup With Heads
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims
Located in Barcelona, ES
highly decorative set of eight Harlequin opalescent pastel colors glass tea or coffee cups and dishes
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Artistic Sconce 1 Light Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
and the blown glass elements, such as the cups; while more innovative is the arrangement of these
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Rezzonico Sconce 3 Arms Crystal-Gold Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
. At the end of the arms, the cups have been enriched with majestic decorations, called “trionfi”. Each
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Newhall Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 171, Circa 1795
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
cup is decorated over-glaze with hand painted pattern 171, showing a basket of flowers, floral sprigs
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Silver cup with engraved floral motifs surrounding the card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cup with engraved floral motifs surrounding the card. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Moriage Figural Porcelain Teacup and Saucer in in Maroon and Gold, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. The cup features two figures, one in bright blue, and one in green with blue accents. The saucer would
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Bronze Table Lamp, Shade Not Included
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze table lamp in the shape of a rectangular cup. No screen. A base on four legs formed by
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century French Solid Brass Altar Prickets or Candlesticks
Located in Birmingham, AL
. The fluted pillars rest on urn-shaped pedestals and taper upwards to wide cups with flared and fluted
Category

Antique 1880s French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Italian Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Quattrifolio
By Quattrifolio
Located in Catania, CT
too through a screw and finally the cup is mounted over the electric box. The reported dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Solheim Cup Matches U.S. European Team Signed Photo Flag, Circa 2009
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Solheim Cup Matches U.S. & European Team Signed Photo & Flag, USA 16 vs. EUROPE 12, Circa 2009
Category

Early 2000s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver covered Kiddush goblet, 19th century. Round cup on a stem mounted to a flat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered cup in marble from the 19th century.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Gilt Teacups with White Cranes, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
tea cups has a simple, tapered form, shaped with a very thin body and a narrow footed base. Dated to
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1989 Black Satin Panel Cone Bra Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
, structured bodice with circular, spiral stitching on the cups, creating a captivating focal point. All
Category

1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Sake Tea Cup with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Studio City, CA
chose to express his dissatisfaction. The cup which features a shino glaze (which radiates in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Deruta Red Rooster Majolica Set of 4 Cups Saucers Plates for PV, Mid Century
By Deruta
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cups, saucers, and plates, total of 4 settings, was made in Deruta region of Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
clarified butter. The cup measures 6.5 diameter x 8.5 inches height. From the Middle Hills of West Nepal
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Primal Cups with Stands, 2014
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Primal Cups with Stands #5 and #12 are raku
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tea set by Noritake Japan "Scheherazade" pattern for 10 persons
By Noritake
Located in Delft, NL
10 cups and saucers, a teapot, milk jug and a lidded sugar pot of white porcelain with black enamel
Category

20th Century North American Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

George II Tot Mug Made in London by Joseph Sanders, 1734
Located in London, GB
, which is also decorated with a reeded band. This piece has a scroll side handle. The Cup is in
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Footed Cups and Dessert Plates Set for 10 Hand Painted
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing hand painted porcelain set of footed cups /saucers and matching dessert plates made by
Category

Vintage 1910s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Murano blown Glass Table Lamp, Grace, Crystal Venetian Crystal
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
chandelier: the cup grows in size and becomes a large goblet that contains and enhances the luminous element
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Unusual Chinese Yongzheng Hand Painted Porcelain Teacup
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
dating from Yongzheng reign 1723-1735. The white glazed cup has a tall round ribbed body with a looped
Category

Antique 1720s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

White ceramic 60s 12-piece coffee tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
coffee cups with 12 saucers (1 cup shows visible defect at the base) 12 tea cups with 12 saucers (1
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Over The Wing - Seraglio Virginia Gold Cup 1931
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933
Category

1930s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

19th Century R.S. Prussia Children s Tea Set
By RS Prussia
Located in High Point, NC
creamer, waste bowl, 4 small cups and 3 saucers and 5 small plates. The measurements are as follows: tea
Category

Antique 19th Century German Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

George VI Commemorative Coronation Goblet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elizabeth. Crafted of glass with impressive lion mask handles, the cup features a number of engraved details
Category

20th Century English Other Glass

Materials

Glass

An American Dedicated Silver Kiddush Goblet, 1913
Located in New York, NY
anniversary year from 1873 to 1913 when the cup was dedicated. Kiddush Goblet rests on a circular stepped
Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Porcelain Cup Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
Dimensions: 5.5″diameter of the saucer, the cup 2.5″ tall x 2.5″ diameter Condition: Excellent
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sèvres Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Dessert Service for 12
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Morristown, NJ
: Set comprises: 12 cups, 2" height x 4"diameter, 12 saucers, 5.75"diameter, and 12 dessert plates
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Carpet with Cup Motif, Antique Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1981 nr.125. This a rug with a cup motif design late 15th
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Set of 2 Artistic Sconces Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
, such as the cups; while more innovative is the arrangement of these elements and of the LED lights
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Lady Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
design on the cups. The glass is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. A beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Lady Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
design on the cups. The glass is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. A beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Tarot Card The Queen of Cups Set of 2
By Vetrofuso
Located in Milan, IT
Modrone will transform any decor with its antique allure. The Queen of Cups, a poetic indicator of a
Category

2010s Italian Games

Materials

Murano Glass

19th Century Italian Carved Alabaster Compote Centerpiece with Dolphins
Located in Antwerp, BE
figure. The perimeter of the cup is decorated with vine leaves and grapes. it could also be used as a
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Alabaster

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter
By Gaston Hippolyte Ambroise Boucart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, is the Roman goddess of youth.. She is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. Hebe was the cup bearer for the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair 3 Armed Plaster Sconces
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Pair of 3 Armed Plaster Sconces by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. Each sconce has 3 cups
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

Tea Set 75 Pink by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
By Paradisoterrestre, Augusto Betti
Located in Ozzano Dell emilia, IT
1 teapot, 1 sugar bowl, 2 cups and 2 saucers. Re-edited by Paradisoterrestre in a limited edition of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Carpet with Cup Motif, Antique Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1981 nr.125. This is a rug with a cup motif design late 15th
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A wedding cup has a swiveling cup and a hollow dress which allows both the bride and groom to drink simultaneously. It is used for a toast and a trial for the bride and the groom. Find a collection of vintage and antique wedding cups on 1stDibs.
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    Bone china cups are made from a type of porcelain consisting of bone ash, kaolin and feldspathic material, and it contains a minimum of 30% phosphate from animal bone.
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    A demitasse cup is used for serving Turkish coffee or espresso. In French, demitasse translates to “half cup,” and therefore holds between 2-3 ounces of liquid.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse is half the cup of a traditional mug. Demitasses usually come with accompanying saucers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The tradition of the loving cup involves two people drinking out of the double-handled cup at the same time. It is a common part of Scottish wedding ceremonies and symbolizes the intimacy and selflessness that come with marriage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of loving cups.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Espresso cups are called demitasses. The name means "half cup" in French and refers to the small size of the drinkware. Most demitasses hold 2-3 ounces of liquid, making them roughly half the size of mugs used to serve coffee. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of demitasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A loving cup was originally a drinking cup that was designed to be shared at banquets, weddings and other celebrations. It featured two handles to make it easier to pass along. Cups would also be used as trophies, and led to the classic double-handled cup trophy shape. Shop an array of loving cups from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A stirrup cup is a drink or parting cup that’s given to guests when they’re leaving. This goes back to when guests would leave on horseback, literally with their feet in stirrups. Stirrup cups are also often tied to a hunt and handed to hunters as they arrive home or leave for a hunt. Find an assortment of stirrup cups from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Stirrup cups were traditionally used for giving a drink to someone on horseback. Most often, people presented them to those about to depart for hunts. As a result, many have deer, fox, dog or duck etchings. Find a variety of stirrup cups on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The tin cup necklace got its name after this delicate pearl necklace became famous for being worn by actress Rene Russo, who starred in the movie Tin Cup. On 1stDibs, find an array of tin cup necklaces to enliven your look.
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    Traditionally, hot beverages presented as small servings are served in a demitasse cup. Examples include single and double shots of espresso and other strong coffee drinks like Greek and Turkish coffee. Find a range of antique and vintage demitasse cups on 1stDibs.
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    A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
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    The cup that a king drinks out of is known as a chalice. In addition to their association with members of the monarchy, the vessels are also a part of traditional Catholic masses for serving communion. You'll find a variety of antique chalices on 1stDibs.
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    While a little copper exposure can be healthy, too much may be bad for your health and more acidic liquids can leech more copper out of the cup but this is still highly unlikely. You can also find unlined copper cups to be extra safe.
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    Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.