Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden bronze reverse

bronze reverse

This five-week battle comprised some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the Pacific War of during the Second World War

unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina

in Silver gilt and enamels

with clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden bronze reverse(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with narrow hand painted gilt tresse, bearing 1914 Iron Cross, featuring a high set protruding handle similarly decorated in gilt, the base maker marked with the logo of Porzellanfabrik Thomas, measuring 6 cm (w) x 7 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.