- Brand: Bernardaud
- Collection: Ancienne Manufacture Royale
- Item: Litron Cup Paysage à l’Or
- Material: Limoges porcelain with matte red background and gold “à l’effet” decoration
- Origin: Made in France – Replica of original housed in the Adrien Dubouché National Museum, Limoges
- Packaging: Gift box included
The Bernardaud Litron Cup Paysage à l’Or is a faithful reproduction of an original masterpiece preserved at the Adrien Dubouché National Museum in Limoges. This exceptional piece features a deep matte red ground, enriched by the refined Parisian decorative technique of gold “à l’effet”, a process that polishes matte gold with fine hard stones after firing, revealing intricate landscapes and luminous details. The Litron cup, also known as the “square cup,” has historical roots dating back to 1752 at the Vincennes factory, coinciding with the rise in popularity of hot beverages such as coffee, tea, and chocolate. By the 19th century, its form became closely associated with coffee consumption, and it was considered proper etiquette to cool the beverage by pouring a small amount into the saucer. Always created as a unique object, separate from dinnerware services, the Litron cup embodies the evolution of decorative styles across centuries. Its timeless shape, adorned with original artistic motifs, makes it one of the most collectible items within the Ancienne Manufacture Royale heritage collection.
