1940s Hand-Painted German Antique Cup - Coffee Cup / Espresso Cup | Afternoon Tea | Bone China | Year of the Horse

Hand-Painted German Antique Cup from the 1940s - Coffee Cup / Espresso Cup Tulip cup shape Hand-painted floral design Diameter: 5cm | Height: 5.5cm Matching saucer diameter: 10cm A rare and charming cup size. Perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment—in pristine condition with no signs of use. A Little Background on Small Antique Cups~ Many customers ask Annie, "Why are antique cups so small?" 🤔️🤔️ Let's travel back to a time when transportation was not as convenient. Back then, tea was an imported luxury, shipped across oceans at great expense. During the reign of King George I (1714-1727), Tea cost around 10 pounds per pound. At the time, a maid's annual salary was only 6 pounds! 😱😱 Later, the price dropped to 15 shillings per pound, but it remained a luxury item, primarily enjoyed by royalty and the upper echelons of society. Given that tea and coffee were so precious, It was only natural to savor them in small quantities, slowly appreciating the flavor. Therefore, the cups and saucers designed to hold these beverages were naturally delicate and petite. 💕 Furthermore, when tea was first introduced to Britain, it was consumed as black coffee, without sugar. Sugar was also an imported commodity back then! 😂 Imagine how honored one would feel to have the opportunity to enjoy a small cup of aromatic coffee in those times. 🥰 On a leisurely occasion, why not try a small cup and step back in time to experience a different era of tea drinking? Please note that product photos may have slight color variations due to screen differences. Antique pieces, whether fully or partially handcrafted, are not perfect like modern machine-made items and may show minor signs of age and use. However, this is precisely what lends antique items their unique charm, something modern mass-produced items cannot replicate. Kindly review the product images and descriptions carefully before purchasing. If you are seeking absolute perfection, please consider this before making your purchase. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the item. Origin/Manufacturing Method Made in Germany