{"product_id":"villeroy-boch-anjou-demitasse-set-1887","title":"Villeroy \u0026 Boch “Anjou” Porcelain Demitasse Set with Lidded Sugar - c.1887","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eA beautifully composed and increasingly scarce example of Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch’s coveted “Anjou” pattern, this antique demitasse service captures the romanticism of European hunting scenes with remarkable precision and depth. Rendered in rich sepia tones on luminous fine porcelain, each piece features intricately detailed woodland vignettes—fox, stag, and pastoral landscape—framed by an ornate border that feels both storied and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eThis set offers a complete and highly decorative presentation, including two demitasse cups, two matching saucers, and a lidded sugar bowl, each piece working harmoniously together as both functional tableware and collectible display. Produced in Germany in 1887, this is an early and authentic example of Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch craftsmanship, long discontinued and increasingly difficult to source in a complete grouping such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eSIZE\u003cbr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eDemitasse Cups: approximately 2.5–3\" height\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eSaucers: approximately 5–5.5\" diameter\u003cbr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eLidded Sugar Bowl: approximately 4–5\" height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eExcellent antique condition with no chips or cracks observed. Light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use over time. The transfer decoration remains crisp and richly defined, with no notable fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eMAKER\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eVilleroy \u0026amp; Boch\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e“Anjou” pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eGermany, circa 1887\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003cbr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eFine porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eWHY WE LOVE THIS\u003cbr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eThis is the kind of piece that instantly elevates a setting—quietly luxurious, deeply rooted in heritage, and visually layered with storytelling. The scale makes it incredibly versatile: perfect for an after-dinner espresso service, styled atop a bar tray, or incorporated into a Ralph Lauren–style vignette. The tonal brown transferware reads sophisticated and timeless, pairing effortlessly with wood, leather, and brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTION\u003cbr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eStyle this set on a polished wood surface or black soapstone countertop alongside a stack of antique leather-bound books and a small brass tray. It is especially striking in a Western Reserve–style keeping room or butler’s pantry—allow the sugar bowl to sit slightly forward as the focal point, with the cups flanking it symmetrically for a composed, editorial look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913046966516,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/VilleroyBachCoffeeSet.jpg?v=1774699328","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/villeroy-boch-anjou-demitasse-set-1887","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}