{"product_id":"bernardaud-historical-litron-cup-and-saucer","title":"Bernardaud Historical Litron Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBernardaud Historical Litron Cup \u0026amp; Saucer – Limoges Porcelain Teacup\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e1778-1779, Original is housed in the St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum, Russia. A unique object: this cup is part of one of the most expensive and vast service ever produced by the Sèvres workshops in the XVIIIth century. Requisitioned by Catherine the Great, a passionate collector of cameos and intaglios, the production of this service necessitated the labor of 44 artists and craftsmen over a two-year period, or approximately the entire manpower and output of the factory. Its 744 pieces could set a dinner table for sixty guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBernardaud Historical Litron Cup \u0026amp; Saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted by Bernardaud, the storied Limoges porcelain house founded in 1863. From its workshops in Limoges, France, Bernardaud has supplied the world's finest tables for more than 160 years, pairing the region's famed kaolin porcelain with contemporary artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bernardaud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limoges, France — house founded 1863\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teacup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e L413-4519\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limoges Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorated and finished in Limoges, many designs with hand-applied gold or platinum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Perfect Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernardaud porcelain is treasured on fine tables worldwide. Beautifully presented, the Historical Litron Cup \u0026amp; Saucer makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernardaud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51546687471931,"sku":"L413-4519","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7861\/7403\/files\/bernardaud-historical-litron-cup-and-saucer-front.jpg?v=1786166003","url":"https:\/\/paristableware.com\/products\/bernardaud-historical-litron-cup-and-saucer","provider":"Paris Tableware \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}