Description:

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Demitasse Cup with Saucer, 1960s

Elegant demitasse cup with matching saucer from the iconic Flora Danica service. The cup is hand-painted with a botanical motif derived from the Flora Danica publication and executed in the service’s characteristic refined form with a decorative rim. A classic and exclusive cup.

Origin: Denmark.
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen.
Decoration: Flora Danica.
Material: Porcelain.
Model: 20/3618.

Dimensions:
– Cup: H. 6 cm, D. 8 cm.
– Saucer: D. 12 cm.

Period: 1960s.
Condition: Cancelled quality, marked with one incised line. In excellent condition with light, age-related wear.

Bio: The Flora Danica service was introduced in 1790 and is regarded as one of Royal Copenhagen’s most prestigious productions. The decoration is based on the monumental botanical work Flora Danica and is renowned for its high level of detail and exceptional craftsmanship. Demitasse cups were traditionally used for serving strong coffee and represent a refined element of the classic coffee service.