Old white porcelain cup and saucer with the golden inscription "Souvenir of the 1878 Universal Exposition in Paris." The Paris Universal Exposition of 1878 was the third world's fair held at the Champ de Mars from May 1 to October 31, 1878. It is at this exposition that the head of the Statue of Liberty was displayed, the Mercier champagne showcased a barrel of champagne, and a large captive balloon of 25,000 m3 took visitors for a ride. Condition: wear on the gilding. Dimensions: cup: height: 4.7 cm and diameter: 5.5 cm; saucer: 10.2 cm. Authenticity: Original. Type: Showcase item, Decorative. Brand: Paris. Origin: France. Country of origin: France. Subtype: cup. Material: Porcelain. Style: Historicism.
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Old white porcelain cup and saucer with the golden inscription "Souvenir of the 1878 Universal Exposition in Paris." The Paris Universal Exposition of 1878 was the third world's fair held at the Champ de Mars from May 1 to October 31, 1878. It is at this exposition that the head of the Statue of Liberty was displayed, the Mercier champagne showcased a barrel of champagne, and a large captive balloon of 25,000 m3 took visitors for a ride. Condition: wear on the gilding. Dimensions: cup: height: 4.7 cm and diameter: 5.5 cm; saucer: 10.2 cm. Authenticity: Original. Type: Showcase item, Decorative. Brand: Paris. Origin: France. Country of origin: France. Subtype: cup. Material: Porcelain. Style: Historicism.