Old earthenware cups Villeroy & Boch 1562 Old Strasbourg

Two villeroy & boch mettlach fine earthenware cups and saucers, model 1562 vieux strasbourg / alt strassburg. Stamped (green stamp) "villeroy & boch / mettlach / made in france-saar economic union / 1562". Villeroy & boch re-issued this model in the 1980s; these are cups and saucers from the original series produced in the 1950s. Printed floral decoration (blooming roses, tulips, forget-me-nots, etc.) on an ivory background, empire green lines. No accidents except small chips on the edge of a cup, traces of use (see detailed photos), very shiny enamel and bright colors. Dimensions: cup / diam. 9cm, h 4.75cm; saucer / diam. 14 cm.

Ref. : BE8UE8UZ