Monday, November 7, 2011

Austria Moritz Zdekauer Tea Cup

Each year the small town where I live holds a twice-monthly flea market, May through October. That's where I found this gorgeous teacup ~ at the very last flea market of the season! Lucky for me, since most people were selling things at half-price. The asking price for this cup and saucer was $8.00 (which I would have paid!) but I got it for only $4.00!  I am in love with this tea cup and saucer! The shape, the design, the soft pink, green and aqua colors, the fine, thin porcelain ~ everything!



The bottom markings are "Austria MZ" which stands for Moritz Zdekauer. I'm not an expert on the subject, but from the research I've done on the stamp, it seems my cup and saucer dates to 1891 - 1917. For more information on this and other Bohemian and Czechoslovakian china marks, click HERE. For a brief history of the Moritz Zdekauer company, which dates to 1810, click HERE.


It's so delicate and feminine. Look at the sweet heart-shape on the handle!


It would be very nice to have a whole tea set of this pattern ~ but I'm happy with my flea market find!




Until next time,
Cindy

Linking this post to the following:

at

25 comments:

  1. jafabritNovember 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Beautiful, nothing like drinking a cuppa from a real teacup.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Antiques And TeacupsNovember 7, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful Cindy! You found a gorgeous treasure! Thnaks for visint and joining in with the celebration of teacups!
    Ruth

    ReplyDelete
  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 7, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    How elegant! I know you will treasure it! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  4. TerriNovember 7, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    This is a beautiful cup with a very romantic feel! The scalloped edges and uniquely molded cup make for quite the amazing cup set. I love the roses and the coloring too. The mint green on the saucer really sets the cup off. What a delightful treasure to find for only $4! Lucky you!
    Thank you so much for sharing your find with us.
    Hugs,
    Terri

    ReplyDelete
  5. MariNovember 7, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Hi Cindy~I have a couple of nice pieces from this same maker!! I just love all the attention to detail! its just amazing :) love your beautiful cup and saucer :) and wow for the price is even better :)

    xo~Mari

    ReplyDelete
  6. BrendaNovember 7, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    That is beautiful, Cindy. But you have to drink tea out of it.

    ReplyDelete
  7. KathyNovember 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    You lucky gal! This is a gorgeous teacup! What a deal! I keep hoping to find an elegant teacup at a good price.. but they have been eluding me! So beautiful, Cindy and I am so glad you shared with A Return to Loveliness!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

    ReplyDelete
  8. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    What a wonderful flea market find!! The teacup is so gorgeous. I'm visiting from Tea Party Tuesday.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Cottage and BroomeNovember 7, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    A beautiful find and for only $4.00, perfect! What a great idea for a small town, monthly flea markets how fun. Laura Cottage and Broome

    ReplyDelete
  10. Grandma Linda's DaydreamsNovember 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    That is the loveliest teacup and saucer- so dainty! I just joined your sweet blog, and now I'm going to get a cup of tea and read your other posts. Such a pleasure to see these beautiful things! Blessings! Linda

    ReplyDelete
  11. Carole M.November 8, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    this cup and saucer is very appealing; what a lucky find!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Ellen WhyteNovember 8, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    It's very pretty! tea does taste nicer out of a nice cup, doesn't it?

    ReplyDelete
  13. Johanna GehrleinNovember 8, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    what a find. This cup is realy a treasure. The decoration is so charming and the cut edges are very feminine. May be you will find later some more of this china. Thank you for sharing.
    Best greetings, Johanna

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 8, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    What a darling teacup you have found! I love the colour and the delicate scalloping on it. I have a set with the same mark. Yours is truly a treasure! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and have a delightful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

    ReplyDelete
  15. HopeNovember 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    So elegant, and the heart shape is lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  16. my cup of teaNovember 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Such a beautiful tea cup and saucer! The handle is amazing! Happy TEA day!
    ~Donna~

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    ***GASP*** FOUR DOLLARS!! OMGoshie! That is stunning.....I am in LOVE with this cup. I adore the scalloped saucer and the handle to which it looks like it has a little whimsy heart on it! amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  18. xinexNovember 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What a beautiful teacup set. It's exquiaite!..Christine

    ReplyDelete
  19. SusanneNovember 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    How lovely, it's shape is so unique. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  20. ZaaNovember 8, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Simply delightful .. Truly a treasure.. I love the scalloped edges and delicate colors.. Thanks for sharing this little beauty !!! ..HUGS

    ReplyDelete
  21. DebNovember 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I love the handle on the tea-cup. Very cute. Deb=^..^=x4 Ontario, Canada

    ReplyDelete
  22. Shabby chic SandyNovember 11, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I love this-it is so pretty. What a lucky find!

    ReplyDelete
  23. rosenresliNovember 11, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    You had great luck to find a Moritz Zdekauer (alias Altrohlau) porcelain at a flea. And the price is really a steal.
    I love Zdekauer porcelain (unfortunately have no piece from this manufacture) and your cup and saucer are very beautiful. I made a blogpost about Zdekauer some months ago.

    I wish you good luck for your next treasure huntings and send you much greetings from germany,
    Tanja

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    My mother and I have the bowl that matches that cup. We would like to know if there is somewhere we could find other pieces. We bought our bowl at a yard sale for $10!

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    I have 2 exactly like this and paid $100 each for them - good deal! (And i would love to buy it off of you) ;)

    ReplyDelete

I appreciate your feedback and read each and every comment. Thanks so much for visiting!