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Vintage Weimar Germany Bone China Tea Set Hand Painted Heraldic Crest Gold Gilt Cups Saucers Dessert Plates Mid Century

$134.00

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Bring old-world European elegance to your tea table with this vintage Weimar Germany bone china tea set, beautifully hand decorated with gold gilt heraldic crests and matching gold trim.

This mid-century porcelain set of tea/coffee cups, features delicate white bone china blanks produced by Weimar Porzellan of Germany, later artist-decorated with ornate heraldic coat-of-arms style designs in hand-applied gold. Several pieces retain the artist signature, adding to the uniqueness and collectible appeal of the set.

The rounded cup shape resembles traditional European bouillon or café cups, making the set equally suited for tea, espresso, cappuccino, or elegant dessert service.

The combination of fine German porcelain, hand-painted detailing, and old European heraldic styling gives this set a refined gothic cottage, dark academia, and traditional European aesthetic.

Perfect for:

tea parties

dark academia decor

gothic cottage interiors

European-inspired dining

collector display

vintage wedding decor

unique shelf styling

The set was discovered carefully wrapped in 1963 Shelbyville, Indiana newspapers, suggesting it had already been treasured and stored away for decades.

Measurements (Approx.)

Cups

2.25" tall

3" rim diameter

Hold approximately 6 fl. oz. to the rim

Saucers

5.5" diameter

Two saucers are slightly larger than the others, likely from original mixed production or later replacement additions

Dessert/Bread Plates

6.25" diameter

Included

6 cups (1 cup has a rim chip from transport)

Matching saucers

Matching bread/dessert plates

Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

No cracks found

Light age-related wear

Gold gilt shows expected vintage variation and light wear

One cup has a chip on the rim (shown in photos)

Some hand-painted decoration variations are present from original artistic application

Features

Authentic Weimar Germany porcelain blanks

White bone china

Hand-painted gold heraldic crest motif

Gold gilt rims

Mid-century European styling

Artist-signed pieces

The hand-painted artist signature is present on the dessert/bread plates, while all pieces bear the original Weimar Germany porcelain mark on the underside.

A rare and highly decorative vintage tea service with unmistakable old-world charm.