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Important Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set Cups

$38,000per item
£28,995.04per item
€32,984.02per item
CA$53,364.30per item
A$58,400.82per item
CHF 30,859.70per item
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NOK 393,808.31per item
SEK 360,169.74per item
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Important Set of 12 hand painted double handle cups from famous Opera Set by Ambrosius Lamm studio in Dresden. Cups are in perfect condition, looks like were on display only and never been used. Cups came with no saucers. One of the finest porcelain ever made, Lamm service was given a name "Opera Set" because every piece is decorated with a scene from Richard Wagner's opera. Cups are hand painted as a 360 degree panorama with scenes from operas Siegfried, Bruenhilde, Tristan and Isolde, Gottfried and the Flying Dutchman. Parsifal, Lohengrin, Tannhauzer and Fliagende Hollander. The inner part of cups are also decorated with beautiful landscape scenes. Cups are gilt decorated outside with a gorgeous raised gold swans, lyres and beads. Cups are labeled underneath with the names of the operas and a brief description of the scenes pictured. Each piece is marked on the bottom with a lamb mark, Made in Saxony, pattern number 817. Condition: Excellent condition, no issues, all gilt is in tact. Circa 1930 Sizes: h. 2", diameter 4.8", width from handle to handle 6.5" ****** Please note that shipping rate will be updated according to your location. Cups are ineligible for listed flat rate shipping, because it is a fragile item and requires professional pack/ship and insurance services.
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    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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    1930
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  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1749244904952

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