Antique Lafon de Camarsac Portrait Cup & Saucer, 1862 London Exhibition Porcelain

Extremely Rare Antique Portrait Cup & Saucer – Museum-Worthy, Highly Collectible, 19th-Century Photograph on Porcelain

I am very pleased to offer this highly collectible and museum-worthy antique cup and saucer, featuring the portrait of a Victorian lady printed directly onto porcelain — a technique that is exceptionally rare and historically important.

The cup is beautifully decorated with hand-applied gold and blue floral sprays, still vibrant and without wear. These portrait pieces were often custom-made in the mid-19th century, and surviving examples are extremely hard to find, making this a true heirloom for serious collectors.

✨ Historical Significance

In 1854, Lafon de Camarsac (1821–1905) invented a groundbreaking photographic process for printing images onto porcelain. This very cup and saucer belong to the group of "unchangeable photographs on enamel and porcelain" that were exhibited at the International Exhibition in London, 1862 — an extraordinary piece of photographic and ceramic history.

📏 Measurements

Large size cup: ø8.5 cm / 3.35" — Height 8 cm / 3.15"

Saucer: ø15 cm / 5.9"

Condition

Very good condition for its high age. The gold and blue decoration remains crisp, with no significant wear. Please zoom in on the photos to appreciate the details.

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