A demitasse cup and saucer set from Tilso Japan, dating to the 1950s–1960s, hand-painted with gold wheat on delicate translucent porcelain. Likely never used, with original foil labels intact.
Condition: Vintage — used, excellent condition. No issues noted on any piece. Please review all photos; no returns accepted.
A beautiful hostess gift, especially paired with a fine espresso.
Pattern #3196 mirrors the Lefton #20595 exactly; both companies were importers who appear to have sourced from the same Japanese maker, a common practice among mid-century import houses selling to the American gift market. Tilso itself was founded in 1913 and named for the founders' daughters, Tillie and Sonia, operating until 1976 — labeled pieces like this one, with original foil intact, are now increasingly hard to find.
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