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A cup and saucer decorated with Marianne Westman's rare 'King' pattern. This scarce hand-painted duo is a cherished vintage collectible that Art & Utility offer for sale and worldwide shipping.
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A Marianne Westman 'King' pattern cup and saucer. The vintage allure of this duos design transports mid-century collectors to a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for Scandinavian design.
Top down view showing the manufacturers marks on the base of a cup and saucer in Marianne Westman's 'King' pattern. Each piece in the 'King' pattern set bears the Rörstrand stamp and the cup is stamped ‘King’ also.
Top down view showing Rörstrand Sweden's stamp on the base of a cup in Marianne Westman's 'King' pattern. The cup is stamped ‘King’ also.
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Top down view of a 'King' cup & saucer. Whether displayed in a curio cabinet or used in daily tea or coffee rituals, the 'King' cup and saucer by Marianne Westman for Rörstrand add a touch of refined elegance to any setting.
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Marianne Westman 'King' Cup & Saucer Duo

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A cup and saucer decorated with Marianne Westman's rare 'King' pattern, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden.

The geometric form of the cup is Rörstrand’s classic model, delicately shaped and weighted with a graceful & comfortable handle. Its pure white porcelain base serves as a perfect canvas for this exquisite pattern and the many others created by Westman whose work represented almost half of Rorstrand's sales during their heyday.

However, ‘King’, unlike her other designs such as ‘Mon Amie’, ‘Picknick’ and ‘Red Top’ was produced for just one year, between 1964 and 65. Resultantly, the 'King' pattern, is incredibly scarce, and know as much for its rarity as its enchanting scene.
The pattern portrays two pairs of cheerful birds, stood facing each other they appear to be in conversation. Each bird is crested which gives the pattern its name, ‘King’, as the crests could be interpreted as crowns.

The 1960s Op Art inspired renderings of the birds have been painted in contrasting colours. One bird has a lime green body and leaf green tail feathers whilst their friend is lemon yellow and ruby red. The accompanying saucer, a perfect complement to the cup, is glazed with a pastel yellow colour.

The overall effect of this cup and saucer duo is one of understated elegance and fun. A testament to the enduring allure of Marianne Westman's work and Rorstrand's legacy, this exquisite set stands as a testament to the remarkable fusion of art and utility.

Model Name: ‘King’

Designer: Marianne Westman

Manufacturer: Rörstrand

Year of Design: C. 1963

Dates Produced: 1964 - 65

Colours: Green, yellow, red, black

Cup: Height: 6 cm, Width: 10 cm, Depth: 7.2 cm

Saucer: H: 2.5 cm, Diameter: 14.5 cm

Condition: Perfect.

Branding: Both pieces stamped ‘Rörstrand’, ‘Sweden’. Cup also stamped ‘King’.