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Italian Bowls by Pietro Annigoni for Porcellane Eva Sud
By Pietro Annigoni 1
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pietro Annigoni cup in porcelain Made by Arte Eva Sud Italy Original 1960s.?The cup is high approx
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Ćmielów, Porcelain Coffee Set from the Period of the Polish People’s Republic
Located in Opole, PL
. The set includes: a slim pitcher, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, and four cups. Unfortunately, side
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Satsuma Dragons Immortals Cup Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Satsuma Cup and Saucer by Kitagawa-zō with Dragons and Immortals, Signed Dai Nippon An
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

French Trophy Style Cup on Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Silver cup with a brass band detail on a marble or granite base. The cup, while
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Urns

Materials

Granite, Carrara Marble, Silver Plate

Haviland Limoges Butterfly Handled Cup and saucer set, 1879-1889, Aesthetic
By Haviland Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cup and saucer set by Haviland Cie is decorated in Aesthetic style, combining elements of 3
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF IMARI CUPS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of Imari porcelain cups with French lost-wax cast and gilded bronze mounts. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Doccia Topographical Porcelain Neoclassical Cup and Saucer
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Italian Doccia Topographical porcelain neoclassical cup & saucer. By Doccia
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century Height: 12 cm A finely hand-carved wooden
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Silver Band
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Black Band
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Black Base
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby red, Bohemian crystal cup with a large, petal-shaped rim. It is decorated with enameled
Category

Antique 19th Century Czech Louis Philippe Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

18th Century Cafe au Lait Porcelain Cup with Blue and White Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century porcelain cup, Qianlong period (1735-1796) of the Qing Dynasty. This elegant cup has
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup Saucer
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique topographical porcelain cup & saucer. By
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Etruscan Seaweed Griffin Smith Hill Majolica Tea Cup and Saucer 19th C
By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Created in the late 1870s, this highly collected Griffin Smith & Hill Etruscan tea cup and saucer
Category

Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Samson Porcelain Armorial Cup and Saucer in Chinese Taste, Paris Circa 1870
By Edmé Samson
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good fluted porcelain armorial tea cup and saucer in the Chinese taste with an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The Yankee — America s Cup, 1934
By Jacques La Grange
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
America's Cup Races'. Image size 10 x 10 11/16 inches (254 x 271 mm); sheet size 12 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches (311
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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

James Deakin Sons Victorian English Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; an
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
detailed porcelain cup and saucer exemplifies the technical virtuosity and delicate naturalism
Category

Antique 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Falangcai Enamel Insects Flowers Shende Tang 19c-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A pair of exquisite falangcai enamelled Chinese porcelain tea cups, dating back to the transitional
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Sterling Silver Kiddush/Shot Cups with Engraving #21020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver kiddush/shot cups. Monogram appears to be S (see photos). Small cups
Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of 6 Lafarge Bernadaud Limoges For Le Cirque Monkey Tea Cups And Saucers
By Limoges
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six Limoges for Le Cirque assembled porcelain tea cups with orange band, green trim with
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ashworth for Richard Briggs Hand Painted Ironstone Cup Saucer, 1862-1891
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique ironstone set of cup and saucer feature hand-painted decor with abstract geometric borders
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Set of 6 Gio Ponti (Attributed.) Coffe Cups for Krupp, Milano, Art Déco 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Alpaca cups, Arthur Krupp, Milan 1930. The cups, clearly Art Dèco in style, were made in
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Antique Japonisme Moriage Dragon Ware Cup in Black, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
design. Created from slip and applied around the body of the cup, the eye-catching dragon is hand-painted
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
wine cup originating from the Kuba Kingdom and dating from the 20th century. The Kuba kingdom produced
Category

20th Century North African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Purple Pansies in Cup, Folk Art Lithograph by Mary Faulconer
By Mary Faulconer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mary Faulconer, American (1912 - 2011) - Purple Pansies in Cup, Year: 1979, Medium: Lithograph
Category

1970s Folk Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marina J. Graduated Pearl Tassel Earring With 18k Gold Plated Cup Gold Hooks
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple yet beautiful pair of Earrings by Marina J. This pair features 18k Gold Plated Cups from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

3 Piece Place Setting Coffee Cup, Saucer, Plate Hutschenreuther Blue Onion
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nuernberg, DE
manufactory mark. Cake plate is approximate 7 1/2" and Saucer approx. 5 1/2" in diameter, the cup is
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

3 Piece Place Setting Coffee Cup, Saucer, Plate Hutschenreuther Blue Onion
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nuernberg, DE
manufactory mark. Cake plate is approximate 7 1/2" and Saucer approx. 5 1/2" in diameter, the cup is
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Carved Breccia Marble Tazza, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Tazza with a raised floral carving in the center of the cup with gadrooned decoration around
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century Newhall Porcelain Coffee Cup Pattern 139, Circa 1790
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hard paste porcelain coffee cup, by New Hall, dating to the late 18th century George
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
By Samson Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain cups and saucers by English Royal Albert "Rose Chintz" series, 1982
By Royal Albert
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain cups and saucers by English Royal Albert "Rose Chintz" series, 1982 Six different
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20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Epiag Royal Czechoslovakia Porcelain Cup and Saucer - Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful porcelain cup from the Epiag Royal Czechoslovakia manufactory is entirely decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Champagne Cup
By Daniel John Wellby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver cup, an
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20thC English Solid Silver Hip Flask Cup, James Dixon Sons c.1905
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
crafted in a polished overall finish with a detachable cup. The inside of the cup is richly gilt
Category

20th Century British Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Seven Antique Worcester Cups Hand Painted in the Fence Pattern England Ca. 1810
By Barr, Flight Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This rare set of seven antique Worcester porcelain cups was hand-painted in the iconic Fence
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation or Champagne Cup and Cover
By John Round Son Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
champagne cup and cover made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our presentation silverware collection
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Royal Worcester England Set of Six Demitasse Cups and Saucers In Original Box
By Royal Worcester
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Royal Worcester Floral Set of Six Demitasse Cups and Saucers In Original Royal Blue Box. This
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gilt Chinese Tea Cups with White Cranes
Located in Chicago, IL
tea cups has a simple, tapered form, shaped with a very thin body and a narrow footed base. Dated to
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882
By Haviland Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Charles Field Haviland Limoges espresso or demitasse cup and saucer set features one of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

6 Sets of Tea Cups with Saucers Plates, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden
By Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Lilly" that is super rare to find today. The cake plates are 17,5 cm (7") in diameter, the cups are 9.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase 1970 Yellow Color Very Light In the style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
transparent glass with slightly iridised surface. A cooking flaw on the cup.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

King Edward VIII Abdication Cup
By T. Goode Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This limited edition glass cup memorializes the accession and imminent abdication of King Edward
Category

20th Century English Other Glass

Materials

Glass

Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in DELFT, NL
This fine cup and saucer set was produced by the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, also known as the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Oceanic Handled Cup With Carved And Incised Decoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tribal carved cup with handle with incised and carved design. Possibly from the Abeam People in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Other

Set of 4 Plain Curve Cup by Studio Cúze
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 plain curve cup by Studio Cúze Dimensions: W 7 x H 6.5 cm Materials: ceramic The
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Two PAIRs of Chinese Export Cups and Saucers egg-shell porcelain, Qing 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is Two PAIRS of Chinese export Cups and Saucers made from eggshell porcelain and hand painted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare, 1880 s Sterling Plate Tea Cup Inscribed Stars Bird by West Silver Co.
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare and unique quadruple silver-plated tea cup was created in the late 1880's by the West
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

4 Art Deco Heisey Glass Stanhope Cups Saucers, by Walter Von Hessen
By Heisey Glass Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
4 Art Deco Heisey Glass 'Stanhope' Cups & Saucers, by Walter Von Hessen A.H. Heisey Company was
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20th Century American Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Pulegoso Pitcher and Cups attr. Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini, Murano Italy 1930s
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare set consisting of 1 jug and 6 drinking cups executed in the very rare ‘Pulegoso
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Royal Doulton Lord Nelson Memorial Large Stoneware Loving Cup Centerpiece
By Royal Doulton
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fine quality and wonderfully decorative large loving cup made by Royal Doulton to
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Treat yourself and a friend to enjoying a perfect cup of tea with this fine pair of antique
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Worcester George Owen Reticulated Beadwork Cup and Saucer
By George Owen
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare antique Royal Worcester reticulated cup and saucer decorated with beadwork and
Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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
    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 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
    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 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.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.