Winterling Bavaria Teacup & Saucer

Charming vintage porcelain demitasse cup and saucer by Winterling Bavaria, Germany, featuring a rich cobalt blue border accented with hand-applied gold floral scrollwork and delicate purple violets. The cup is embellished with embossed porcelain panels and a gold-washed interior well, while the scalloped saucer echoes the same violet motif. The saucer retains its original souvenir label reading "Souvenir of Dickinson, No. Dak.", making this an attractive piece of North Dakota memorabilia as well as fine German porcelain.

Materials:
Fine porcelain with cobalt glaze and hand-applied gilt decoration

Dimensions:

• Saucer: Approximately 4.75 in. diameter
• Cup: Approximately 2.75 in. diameter (excluding handle) × 2 in. high

Age:
Circa 1920s–1930s

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks observed. Light wear to the gold gilt consistent with age and gentle use. Original souvenir label on the underside of the saucer shows expected wear and partial loss.

Brand/Maker:
Winterling Bavaria (Royal Winterling Bavaria), Germany. Marked Winterling Bavaria with pattern number 28. "Souvenir of Dickinson, No. Dak." label

Artist Signed:
No

Country of Manufacture:
Germany (Bavaria)

Use / Type:
Demitasse / Espresso Cup and Saucer / Souvenir China

Style:
Victorian Revival / European Decorative / Souvenir Ware

Production Technique:
Molded porcelain with transfer decoration, hand-painted gilt accents, and embossed detailing

Color:
Cobalt blue, white, gold, purple, and green

Theme:
Violets / Floral / German Porcelain / North Dakota Souvenir

Food Safe: Unknown. Due to the age of the item and the presence of metallic gold decoration, I recommend using it for display or occasional dry food service unless it has been tested for lead and other heavy metals. Gold-decorated vintage china should not be used in the microwave.