Gien Set of 2 Tea Cups & Saucers- Oiseau Bleu

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About this piece · Gien ref. 12902PTH01

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Gien Set of 2 Tea Cups & Saucers- Oiseau Bleu – French Faience Cup & Saucer Set

The Gien Set of 2 Tea Cups & Saucers- Oiseau Bleu is a faience cup & saucer set crafted by Gien, the celebrated French faience manufactory founded on the banks of the Loire in 1821.

A Luxury Handmade Collectible

Every Gien piece is shaped and decorated in the Gien manufactory in the Loire Valley, carrying two centuries of French tabletop tradition.

Product Details

Brand & Origin

Brand: Gien
Made in: Gien, France
Type: French Faience Cup & Saucer Set
Item: 12902PTH01

Materials & Craftsmanship

Material: Faience (fine French earthenware)
Finish: Hand-applied decoration, glazed

Pattern & Size

Pattern: Oiseau Bleu
Designer: Isabelle de Borchgrave
Size: Cup 3 3/4", 6 oz, saucer 6" dia (each)

About the Oiseau Bleu Pattern

Isabelle de Borchgrave found the blue of Oiseau Bleu in tableware recovered from a sunken Spanish galleon, its color softened by seawater and salt, and combined it with classical 18th-century drawing. The single-color version has become a Gien staple.

The Perfect Gift for Collectors

Gien faience is treasured by collectors worldwide. Beautifully boxed, the Set of 2 Tea Cups & Saucers- Oiseau Bleu makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.