Fine white porcelain teacup with matching saucer.
The teacup bears the coat of arms of the Schenk von Stauffenberg family. The coat of arms consist of a crowned knight’s helm over a shield bearing two blue lions passant, separated by an orange bar, surrounded on all sides with blue floral motifs. The base of the cup is marked “123”, a mark which is again seen on the base of the saucer. The center of the saucer is marked “F. v. Stauffenberg s/m R. Sillem 18… 54”. No other markings are present on either piece.
The most famous member was Claus Von Stauffenberg (1907-1944), a leading member in the July 20, 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler.
An eclectic assemblage of objects coving a wide range of human history.
