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Unknown French Floral Cup & Saucer

This is a cup and saucer made by an unknown maker in France in the late 18th century or early 19th century I would say. I cannot find this mark but the style is definitely French from this period. There is a maker called Arboras but they were around too late for this set having been made there. Baranowka also used a similar mark but usually in association with a number so it is not them either. Maybe it's a bit of a messed up Marseille mark that could fit. Maybe someone out there has a better idea I certainly would appreciate an email in that case. Either way the cup and saucer are both nicely hand painted with gold leaf swags hung by pink bows from which a floral design hangs. Gold trim to the edges. Typical handle shape for ths classicism period of around 1800. It is a nice set and it is all hand painted and looks very French to me. The cup is in great condition with a touch of wear to the gilding, a firing spot on the inside and a chip to the foot ring that is very small and from when it was made. The saucer has a chip to the rim as shown and wear to the gilding mainly on the edge. There is also a discolorationthat is a bit rough in the center of the saucer and an area where the glaze is thicker which has resulted in crazing just in that spot. Having said all this the set displays very well. Both pieces are marked underneath with script B or a JB monogram as shown. The cup measures 1.75 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter. The saucer is 1.125 inches tall and 5.75 inches in diameter. Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $129
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