Teacups

Meissen, Germany, ca. 1780

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 4.5 cm

Markings: Swords and star in blue

UMP 7701a, b, c

The marking corresponds to the period between 1774 and 1814, when the porcelain factory was managed by Count Camillo Marcolini. Meissen ware from that period was marked with a star connected to the traditional crossed swords.