Desiree annual cup 1987 Thumbelina H.C. Andersen cup

Desiree annual cup 1987 with motif from H.C. Andersen's Thumbelina is a charming porcelain cup that brings the lightness and movement of the fairy tale right into everyday life. The fine blue-white motif shows Thumbelina on the water lily leaf together with the butterfly in one of the story's most poetic moments. It is an H.C. Andersen cup with both nostalgia, storytelling and classic Danish design language gathered in one piece of porcelain.

The artist behind the motif of the year is Svend Otto S., who is also known for a long series of Desiree's plates and annual cups. His line gives this fairy tale cup a vivid and atmospheric expression, where you can almost sense the movement of the water and Thumbelina's joy at being on her way away. That makes the cup more than just a coffee cup or tea cup - it is also a small collector's item with a world of motifs and history.

Desiree annual cups were introduced in 1982, and the series continued until 2001. At DPH - Danish Porcelain House we have most of the years in the series, and when Desiree closed, we bought the remaining stock of Desiree annual cups. Therefore we have a large selection of cups without saucers, which are sold at an attractive price. This annual cup works perfectly without a saucer and is suitable as both a coffee cup, tea cup and mug for daily use.

The cup has a comfortable size, sits well in the hand and is pleasant to drink from. As a robust porcelain cup it is dishwasher safe, which makes it ideal for both the collection and the daily coffee table. The classic blue white cup fits beautifully into many homes and can easily be combined with other porcelain tableware in both classic and modern surroundings.

As a collector's cup it is also particularly interesting because the motif from Thumbelina matches Desiree's Christmas plate from 1987 and can thus be included in a fine set. At the same time, it goes beautifully together with Desiree's Christmas plates and Mother's Day plates, both in colours and design language. A beautiful gift idea for collectors, fairy tale lovers or anyone who loves Danish porcelain with soul.

Product information:
Brand: Desiree - H. C. Andersen
Series: Desiree annual cups
Year: 1987
Motif: Thumbelina
Artist: Svend Otto S.
Type: Annual cup without saucer
Material/type: Porcelain