A pair of Berlin cabinet cups and saucers circa 1803-13

Campanerform, decorated with four medallions enclosing a burning flame and two billing doves within a gilt frame on a white marbled ground, the central medallion of the saucers and two of the cartouches on each cup with hardstone ground, each enclosing a putto in a chariot drawn by butterflies and birds and the motto 'il va en croissant' and 'l'inconstance l'entraine' in gold script against a beige drapery

One saucer with two very small areas of rubbing to the gilt ground, and a further, smaller and narrower spot of wear, around the edge of the well where the cup stands. The second saucer with four small areas of rubbing to gilt well, and a few further minor scuffs, where the cup stands. Haircrack across base of one cup handle. Otherwise in good condition.
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