Antique German Carl Tielsch Embossed Floral Gilt Demitasse Cup transferware It is still a great

It is still a great display piece however

These swans were made in a variety of colors

with no rips or holes

The screen has intricate embroidered flowers in various shades of blue along with leaves

The cap screws off in order to remove the dimes when it is full

Antique German Carl Tielsch Embossed Floral Gilt Demitasse Cup transferware It is still a greatThis beautiful demitasse cup was made in Germany by Carl Tielsch in the late 1800s. The saucer has been paired with this cup, but I don't believe it actually goes with it. It does look nice for display purposes though. The cup is marked but the saucer is not. This lovely little cup would be used for serving strong coffees, such as espresso. Demitasse means "half cup" in French. The cup is decorated with a finely detailed violet and yellow floral