Antique Carl Teichert Meissen Demitasse Cup and Saucer

This is an antique 1920's demitasse made by The Meissen Oven and Porcelain Manufactory formerly Carl Teichert.

Beautifully hand painted with gilding on the edges.

The Carl Teichert factory produced everyday household items. It was established in 1863 by Carl Teichert who died a few years later in 1871. It started as oven tiles producer. In 1880 the manufactory began producing porcelain tableware as well as figurines. It was known for the onion pattern porcelain.

The onion pattern was also produced in the Czech factory located in Eichwald. In 1923 they overtook Ernst Teichert GMBH and two years later also Stockhardt & Schmidt-Eckert. In 1929 porcelain production was stopped. The onion pattern production department bought Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG located in Selb.

The Meissen Oven and Porcelain Manufactory formerly Carl Teichert (Meissner Ofen- und Porzellanfabrik vorm. Carl Teichert) mark is often mistakenly taken for Royal (later State) Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, which used crossed swords as a mark.

The cup is 2.3/8"(6 cm) across plus handle and is 1.1/2"(3.8cm) high. The saucer diameter is 4.5/8"(11.8 cm).

All in good vintage condition, no chips or cracks. Minor wear to gilding from age and use.