Germany, Imperial. A Blue Glazed Teacup with Hindenburg Portrait, by PT Tirschenreuth, c. 1930
In dark blue glazed porcelain, a mug styled tea cup featuring a black and white portrait of Hindenburg on the wall opposite the raised gilded handle, a thin border with a leaf pattern in relief wraps around teacup near the lip and base, the lip presents a gilded edge, the bottom features the green makers mark of PT BAVARIA denoting manufacture by PT Tirschenreuth between 1927-1945, measures 92mm (w – inclusive of handle) x 111mm (h), one large crack present on the interior wall, loss of gilt to rim and small areas of handle, remains in very fine condition.