Kaffee / Teetasse | Rokoko | Cumberland Kerzenlicht heraldic animal plays a role

heraldic animal plays a role in the history of Nymphenburg in two ways: On the one hand

over 40 cm tall

die der Künstler 1910 zur Weltausstellung in Brüssel entwarf

a technique that was developed to the highest perfection in Nymphenburg at the beginning of the 20th century

on the other hand

Kaffee / Teetasse | Rokoko | Cumberland Kerzenlicht heraldic animal plays a roleThis rococo service from the height of Franz Anton Bustelli's creative period was the first Elector's Court Service from the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. Since it was frowned upon at that time to use fresh flowers as decorations at the table since they might wither during the meal, in 1765 Joseph Zaechenberger designed a colourful and festive decor with floral bouquets, individual flowers, butterflies and insects, all framed by a fine gold lace