{"product_id":"vintage-alka-bavaria-dr-pink-floral-mid-century-teacup-saucer-duo-c-1949-56-western-germany","title":"Vintage Alka Bavaria “Dr” Pink \u0026 Floral Mid-Century Teacup \u0026 Saucer Duo, c. 1949–56, Western Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of tea setting that makes a small pause feel beautifully deliberate. The soft pastel pink teacup, delicate wild-rose decoration and fine gold rims would bring a little post-war European glamour to an afternoon tea tray, a dressing table or a cabinet of things too lovely to hide away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe split-palette design is especially charming: matte pastel pink on the cup’s outer walls, with hand-painted-style sprigs in pink, blue and yellow opening across the interior and saucer. It is a considered duo for high tea, a thoughtful gift for a lover of mid-century colour or a graceful way to give an everyday cup of tea a more elegant setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by Alboth \u0026amp; Kaiser under the Alka Bavaria art and giftware brand in Kronach, Bavaria, this duo dates from the early post-war period. The crown hallmark, “alka BAVARIA” and “Made in Western Germany” wording place it within the c. 1949–1956 era, while the gold base marking identifies model or blank shape #1373 and decoration code “Dr”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alboth \u0026amp; Kaiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alka Bavaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ blank:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1373\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration code:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Dr”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1949–1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century European\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastel pink with pink, blue and yellow wild-rose decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine 22-karat gold-gilded rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teacup and matching saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Bavarian hard-paste porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teacup approximately 7 cm high; saucer approximately 14.5 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g for the duo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown insignia, “alka BAVARIA” and “Made in Western Germany”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Western Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, appearing unused. There is no crazing, dullness or notable surface wear, and the bases show no bottom wear. The gold rims remain crisp and bright, with the delicate decoration retaining its lovely colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently in lukewarm water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use a dishwasher or microwave, as heat and detergents can damage the genuine gold gilding. Avoid prolonged soaking and sudden temperature changes, and store the pieces so the fine porcelain and gilded rims do not knock against other items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42681229115438,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/AlkaBavariaDuo-lifestyleleadshot.jpg?v=1789372469","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-alka-bavaria-dr-pink-floral-mid-century-teacup-saucer-duo-c-1949-56-western-germany","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}