Trembleuse

Kaiserliche Porzellanmanufaktur Wien, Austria, mid-18th century (?)

Glazed and painted porcelain

H: 7 cm

Markings: Coat of arms of Vienna in blue, “5” imprint

UMP 7589

A trembleuse or tasse trembleuse is a type of porcelain cup and saucer developed in Paris in 1690. It was designed to help the user drink hot chocolate safely. The most popular types of trembleuse were produced by porcelain manufactories in Sèvres, Meissen, and Vienna.

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