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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Seeking replacement cup for gilded tea set

« on: August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 pm »

Many thanks Chris! That's a huge help. Now let me see if I can procure a replacement.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Seeking replacement cup for gilded tea set

« on: August 05, 2013, 12:40:46 pm »

I checked in all the other pieces for a better maker's mark, and other than the picture I posted, I was only able to find the attached picture. It's not much better unfortunately - the symbol is a bit clearer with Germany and the number 2 clearly visible. The coat of arms seems to say M or R but I am not sure.

Any ideas?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Seeking replacement cup for gilded tea set

« on: August 05, 2013, 10:50:29 am »

Here are two pictures of the symbol. One of them is from a distance - the globe and the number 88 in gold paint. As I looked closer I found potentially a lighter orange (original?) brand underneath. It seems to say Germany and the number 2. It's a 15 piece tea set.

Any ideas?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Seeking replacement cup for gilded tea set

« on: August 04, 2013, 04:12:01 pm »

The globe is kind of like the mark that is actually on the bottoms of the cups, except with more latitudes and longitudes, so it looks a bit denser. I have attached the actual photos of the intact and the broken cup too.

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Antique Questions Forum / Seeking replacement cup for gilded tea set

« on: August 04, 2013, 03:25:34 pm »

I am seeking a replacement cup for a Central European gilded tea set.

The set, which serves six, was given to my Czech wife by her aunt as a wedding present. The items all have a globe symbol on the bottom (see attached), along with the number 88 in a circle. Th set is probably of Bohemian or Bavarian provenance. I have attached a picture of a cup and saucer. We don't think the set is too valuable in the market, but it has significant emotional value and is something nice to hang on to.

Due to an unfortunate accident, one of the cups broke and I am seeking a replacement. The picture of the broken cup is also attached. If someone can tell me how I might go about procuring a replacement teacup, my wife and I would be eternally grateful.

Thanks a lot for reading!