The porcelain trembling cup was invented for hot chocolate.
€10,624
Sèvres, 18th century lidded trembling cup and saucer with polychrome decoration of marine scenes in the style of Joseph Vernet, h.11 cm/4.3 in, diam. 15 cm/5.9 in. Paris, Hôtel Drouot, March 28, 2023. Baron Ribeyre & Associés auction house. Ms Finaz de Villaine.
In the 18th century, certain beverages were highly prized delicacies, and it would have been a great pity to waste them. Although Louis XIV had no liking for cocoa—a situation that slowed down its importation—Madame de Pompadour, on the contrary, adored it! The trembling cup was invented for drinking smooth hot chocolate. Fitting firmly into its saucer, the…
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