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✦ Welcome to Shroud & Shadow ✦ Purveyors of rare relics and dark lifestyle.Up for acquisition is an exquisite, highly narrative artifact of European salon ritual: a vintage 3-piece Art Deco geometric porcelain teacup trio set, masterfully crafted by Tirschenreuth Bavaria. Hand-selected for our collection due to its sharp, architectural angles and brilliant gilded accents, this matching teacup, saucer, and dessert plate ensemble functions as an atmospheric, multi-functional addition to your cabinet of curiosities or dark academia room curation.THE DESIGNMasterfully poured in Bavaria during the golden height of the Art Deco era (circa 1920–1930), this striking trio showcases the clean lines and mathematical beauty of early 20th-century European design. Each component is sculpted into a striking, multi-faceted octagonal form. The pristine, bone-white porcelain is dramatically framed by intersecting bars of bright, polished gold gilt, accented along the borders by continuous tracks of raised, hand-applied gold beading. Complete with a sweeping, gilded loop handle, this standard-sized teacup service catches low candlelight with an icy, hypnotic elegance.THE RELIC STAMPThe underside of the vessel features a clean, hand-applied iron-red studio stamp. Written in classical script are the definitive marks "GESCHÜTZT" (Protected/Patented) and "Handmalerei" (Hand-Painted). This explicit marking identifies the set as a proprietary, legally registered porcelain form that was meticulously detailed by a studio decorator, serving as a material testament to an era when fine regional kilns crafted architectural everyday luxuries for the high-end European export market.DARK LIFESTYLE PROP IDEAS✦ Nocturnal Libations: Utilize the full-sized teacup to serve dark loose-leaf botanicals, ritual teas, or spiced winter wines, letting the heavy gold borders catch the glow of neighboring candelabras.
✦ Specimen Trays: Arrange the octagonal saucer and larger dessert plate across your vanity or ritual shelves to display small treasures—such as pinned lepidoptera specimens, raw quartz crystals, or antique mourning rings.
✦ Altar Vignette: Nestled upon a black lace or velvet runner, this sharp geometric silhouette introduces striking contrast, reflecting light away from deep shadows to ground an esoteric parlor layout.CONDITION REPORTExcellent vintage condition. The fragile porcelain structures of all three pieces are completely solid, with zero chips, hairline cracks, fleabites, or structural repairs. The hand-applied gold enameling and delicate edge beading remain remarkably crisp, bright, and intact with only the faintest, age-appropriate micro-wear from historic handling. Ready for immediate atmospheric styling.ITEM SPECIFICS & DETAILS
- Object Type: 3-Piece Teacup Trio (Teacup, Saucer, and Dessert/Accent Plate)
- Material: Fine Hand-Painted Bavarian Porcelain
- Profile: Art Deco Octagonal Silhouette with 24kt Gold Paneled Beading
- Manufacturer: Tirschenreuth Bavaria (Studio Decorated Variant)
- Maker Marks: Stamped "GESCHÜTZT / Handmalerei" in red enamel on underside
- Era / Epoch: Art Deco Era (Circa 1920s–1930s)
- Styling: Dark Academia / Art Deco Noir / Cabinet Core / Witchy Salon
- Dimensions:
- Teacup: Standard Teacup Capacity (Approx. 2.5" H x 3.5" Diameter)
- Saucer: Approx. 5.75" Wide
- Dessert Plate: Approx. 7.5" Wide
Please view all high-resolution photos to admire the exquisite craftsmanship.SHIPPING & PACKAGINGAt Shroud & Shadow, we treat fragile relics like ancient artifacts. Each component of this Bavarian porcelain trio will be individually swaddled in multiple layers of premium protective cushioning and double-boxed robustly to ensure a safe, unbroken journey to your sanctuary.Explore the Shroud & Shadow storefront for more dark aesthetic, cottage-goth, and unique vintage treasures! We gladly combine shipping on multiple items.