RORSTRAND GRIPSHOLM PATTERN CRÈME CUP STAND – LIMITED EDITION KINGS OF SWEDEN SERIES – GUSTAF III (1771-1792)
- Brand: Rorstrand
- Product Code: RORSTRAND CRÈME CUP STAND – GUSTAF III (1771-1792)
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£22.99
This fine quality crème cup
stand is from a 1976 limited edition celebrating Rorstrand’s 250th
anniversary – the collection is decorated in the Gripsholm pattern and features
the Royal Cipher and Motto of each Swedish king who ruled from the founding of
Rorstrand in 1726 until the reign of Carl XVI Gustaf, who was the king of
Sweden in 1976
This plate bears King Gustaf
III's name cipher, the underside has his Royal Motto together with the
Rorstrand factory markings used during his reign from 1771 to 1792
It is 4.75” (12cm) diameter and
in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, scratches or crazing, the gilding
being bright and fresh throughout with no signs of wear
A beautiful piece, it comes
complete with certificate of authenticity
More about crème cups and the Gripsholm pattern
Although these kind of sets
are often known as chocolate or custard cups, the certificate explains that the
first crème cups in Sweden were made in 1766 at Marieburg for jelly &
nougat crème - Rorstrand has produced this style of crème cup with
lid & dish since 1867
The decor is from the Rorstrand
Gripsholm service, which was manufactured in Stockholm from 1914-1925. Rorstrand’s Gripsholm design is inspired by
the magnificent dinner service gifted to King Gustav III at Gripsholm Castle by the Swedish
East India Company in 1776. The
Swedish East India ship Terra Nova reached port in Gothenburg on 9
July 1776 after a long journey to China and back. In honour to the King, she
carried a 700-piece porcelain service made in Canton as a precious gift. The
decorative form and motif with the national coat of arms was a distinct
Gustavian style