Vintage Limoges cup and saucer

Vintage Limoges Cup & Saucer with Napoleonic Bee

~4.5”

A Limoges porcelain cup and saucer decorated in hand-applied gilding, featuring a stylized Napoleonic bee framed by a laurel garland. The sculptural gilt handle has an elegant looped form, and the matching saucer is finished with an engraved gilt border. Both pieces retain beautiful original gilding with gentle wear appropriate to age.

Details

• French Limoges porcelain
• Stylized Napoleonic bee and laurel motif in gilt
• Sculptural gilt handle
• Engraved gilt border on saucer
• Cup height approx. 4.5”
• Marked C Limoges France (saucer) and hand-painted decorator’s mark (cup)

Condition

Light, age-appropriate wear to gilding and base. No chips or cracks.

Styling

A charming accent for a shelf, writing desk, or vignette—especially beautiful alongside gilt frames, ribbons, or stacked antique books.