Description: Circa 1900 Denver, Colorado Demi-tasse / teacup. Floral pattern with gold Old English lettering. Magenta rim trim paint has small notched nick and horizontal flake. Hallmarks: Printed "Germany". Absence of words "Made In" allows us to date this piece 1890 - 1915. Dimensions: 2-1/8” tall x 2.75 long. Top diam = 2-1/8”. Bottom diam 1.5” Condition: Decent collectible condition, with obvious shallow chips on rim as seen in last two photos. About 50% loss to gold trim paint on lip and handle, which is extremely common on a piece this old. No visible crazing or discoloration. Body paint and glaze intact with good color and without scratches or erosion. No breaks, mends, repairs, cracks, hairlines, blemishes, or other mentionable boo-boo's. No signs of previous repair or restoration. Unpacked weight: 1.7 oz. Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description. The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.More about the painting, compliments of Wikipedia:In 1936, Herndon Davis painted “The Face on the Barroom Floor” in the Teller House. In Davis' own words, “The Central City Opera House Association hired me to do a series of paintings and sketches of the famous mining town, which they were then rejuvenating as an opera center and tourist attraction. I stayed at the Teller House while working up there, and the whim struck me to paint a face on the floor of the old Teller House barroom. In its mining boom heyday it was just such a floor as the ragged artist used in d’Arcy's famous old poem. But the hotel manager and the bartender would have none of such tomfoolery. They refused me permission to paint the face. Still the idea haunted me, and in my last night in Central City, I persuaded the bellboy Jimmy Libby to give me a hand. After midnight, when the coast was clear, we slipped down there. Jimmy held a candle for me and I painted as fast as I could. Yet it was 3 AM when I finished.” Whatever the inspiration, Davis did not sign his work, and soon the bar's owners chose to capitalize on it. They advertised the painting as that from the poem “The Face on the Barroom Floor" by Hugh Antoine D'Arcy. The actual subject of the painting is Davis' wife Edna Juanita (“Nita”) Cotter Davis.
Price: 4 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-26T20:30:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Coffee or Tea Cup
State: Colorado
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Handmade: Yes
