Item Specifics
Type: Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
Brand: EIGL
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Transfer Decorated Porcelain with Gilt
Style: European Souvenir Ware
Date of Creation: Circa 1950s–1970s
Features: Gold Gilt Decoration, Regional Crest
Subject: Steiermark (Styria) Coat of Arms
Region of Origin: Austria
Material: Porcelain
Size: Cup 4 cm Tall / Saucer approx. 11 cm Diameter
Description
A charming vintage Austrian porcelain demitasse cup and saucer set, beautifully decorated with rich gold gilt floral patterns and a regional heraldic crest inside the cup.
The interior of the cup displays the coat of arms of Steiermark (Styria), a historic province in southeastern Austria. The crest features the Styrian panther, a legendary heraldic creature that has symbolised the region for centuries.
The cup and saucer are finished with elegant gold decoration, including:
• Gold gilt interior rim
• Gold floral scrollwork pattern
• Gilded handle
• Matching gilt accents on the saucer
The porcelain is fine and delicate, typical of mid-20th century Austrian souvenir pieces that were produced for travellers visiting Alpine regions.
These sets were commonly purchased as collectable mementos of regional European travel and are now increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage European porcelain.
Maker & Artist History
The base mark reads:
“Made in Austria – Qualitäts Erzeugnis – EIGL”
Translated from German, “Qualitäts Erzeugnis” means “Quality Product.”
EIGL was an Austrian porcelain decorating studio active during the mid-20th century, producing souvenir porcelain, demitasse sets, and decorative tableware. These pieces were often manufactured using fine porcelain blanks and then decorated with regional heraldry, landscapes, and traditional motifs.
Austrian porcelain from this period is well known for its fine gilding work and elegant decorative style, often influenced by earlier Viennese porcelain traditions.
Did You Know?
The Styrian Panther, shown on the crest inside the cup, dates back to medieval heraldry. According to legend, the creature breathes fire and represents strength, independence, and regional pride in the Austrian province of Styria.
Measurements
Cup Height: approx 4 cm
Saucer Diameter: approx 11 cm
Condition
Used vintage condition.
• No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
• Some light wear to the gold gilt consistent with age
• Minor marks from long-term storage
Overall a very attractive and display-worthy vintage piece.
Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Postage, Packing & Insurance
Your item will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged to protect the porcelain during transit.
✔ Protective packaging
✔ Tracked delivery
✔ Fully insured postage
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