Rare Antique Hermann Ohme Royal Saxe Demitasse Cup & Sauce

Rare antique Porzellanfabrik Hermann Ohme (Royal Saxe) Clear glaze demitasse cup and saucer from late 19th century.

It is completely hand-painted and gilt by hand with floral sprays that includes beautiful tulips.

Porzellanfabrik Hermann Ohme was established in 1882 in Nieder-Salzbrunn (today Polish Szczawienko), located in German region Silesia.

This factory produced two types of porcelain called clear glaze and Old Ivory. The clear glaze products were made for European and America markets. The factory was constantly increasing production for exports markets.

The cause of the collapse of the firm owned in 1913 by Hermann Ohme, E.M. Bauer and Hermann Ohme jr. was the World Financial Crisis. As financial markets collapsed, the company, which income was based only on exports was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1930.

The cup is 2.1/8"(5.5 cm) across plus handle and is 2"( cm) high.

The saucer diameter is 4.1/4"(10.8 cm).

They are in Excellent condition for something that is around 130 years old, no chips or cracks. Minor wear to the gilding from age and use. There is a glaze craze line on the base of the saucer beside the Saxe mark, this is not a hairline and not damage, it does not extend into the porcelain or show from the top. Not visible unless turned upside and closely inspected. The painting and form are fine and delicate.