Tea service (15) - Portuguese porcelain - Apple Model

The first image is AI-enhanced to better showcase the design against a neutral background. Please rely only on the following original photos for the item’s true condition. VISTA ALEGRE PORTUGAL – APPLE MODEL Tea service for 6 in Portuguese porcelain – Polychrome fruit decoration – 1990s The manufacturer Vista Alegre is one of Portugal’s most important porcelain manufacturers. It was founded in 1824 in Ílhavo, in the Aveiro region, at the initiative of José Ferreira Pinto Basto. It was the first industrial factory dedicated to porcelain production in Portugal. In 1829, it received the title of Royal Factory, in recognition of the prestige its production had achieved. Throughout its long history, Vista Alegre has stood out for the quality of its creations and its ability to combine traditional craftsmanship, aesthetic research, and innovation. Its products include tableware, decorative objects, and collections featuring a variety of styles and decorations, which are also appreciated on the international market. Description of the set An elegant and lively Vista Alegre tea service in Portuguese porcelain, Apple model, purchased in 1996. The set features a cheerful, Mediterranean-style polychrome decoration with lemons and other fruit, green leaves, a bright yellow background, and blue and red decorative bands. The ornamental details accompanying the design and the colored trim create a harmonious ensemble with great visual impact. The color combination makes this set particularly well suited to a summer table, a country house, or a Mediterranean-style interior. It can be used for serving tea or displayed as a decorative feature. Lot contents The set comprises 15 pieces in total: 6 tea cups; 6 matching saucers; 1 teapot with lid; 1 sugar bowl with lid; 1 milk jug. All the pieces feature the same decoration, forming a coordinated set for six people. Period and origin Manufacturer: Vista Alegre Country of manufacture: Portugal Model: Apple Year purchased: 1996 Approximate period: 1990s Condition Overall, the set is in good condition. The six cups and their matching saucers, the teapot, and the sugar bowl are intact. The milk jug has a chip on the upper rim, clearly visible in the photographs. This flaw is expressly disclosed to ensure a transparent description of the lot’s condition. We recommend carefully examining all the photographs, which form an integral part of the description. Final remarks A vintage tea service from the historic Portuguese manufacturer Vista Alegre, distinguished by its colorful and distinctive decoration. A coordinated set combining functionality and decorative appeal, of interest to enthusiasts of European porcelain, collectors of the manufacturer’s pieces, and anyone looking for an original, colorful table setting.

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