RORSTRAND GRIPSHOLM PATTERN CRÈME CUP & STAND – LIMITED EDITION KINGS OF SWEDEN SERIES – CARL XIV JOHAN (1818-1844)
- Brand: Rorstrand
- Product Code: RORSTRAND CRÈME CUP & STAND – CARL XIV JOHAN (1818-1844)
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£99.99
This fine quality crème cup
set 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 set bears King Carl XIV
Johan’s name cipher, the underside of the stand has his Royal Motto together
with the Rorstrand factory markings used during his reign from 1818-1844
The cup is 3.5” (8.5cm) tall
to the top of the lid, 2.5” (6.5cm) diameter at the widest point, 2” (5cm)
diameter at the rim and the stand is 4.75” (12cm) diameter – each piece is in
excellent condition with no chips, cracks, scratches or crazing, the gilding
being bright and fresh throughout with no signs of wear
A beautiful set, it comes
complete with certificate of authenticity and the original box, although the
box is in good order it isn’t in pristine condition so I am selling it as
“unboxed” to avoid any misunderstandings about the presentability of the box
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