Coffee Mugs: Ashdene Pierre-Joseph Redouté French Botanical Porcelain Mugs

Coffee Mugs: Ashdene Pierre-Joseph Redouté French Botanical Porcelain Mugs

R 500.00
R 500.00
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Coffee Mugs: Ashdene Pierre-Joseph Redouté French Botanical Porcelain Mugs
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Coffee Mugs: Ashdene Pierre-Joseph Redouté French Botanical Porcelain Mugs

Coffee Mugs: Ashdene Pierre-Joseph Redouté French Botanical Porcelain Mugs

This exceptional, matching set of three vintage porcelain coffee mugs brings a romantic layer of late-20th-century country hospitality history, crisp botanical detail, and sophisticated retro character straight onto a contemporary bar cart or kitchen display shelf.

Produced by the premium Australian tableware brand Ashdene, these elegant flared-lip mugs showcase beautifully licensed reproductions from the historic archives of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, the most celebrated botanical illustrator in French history. The defining feature is the breathtakingly crisp, scientific watercolour illustration of a blooming White Dog Rose paired with seed pods and understated, naturally detailed earthy brown rosehips.

Known globally for their premium-quality porcelain surfaces, Ashdene pieces from this era are highly sought after for their crisp transferware art and durable porcelain profiles. The signature botanical series pays homage to classic European estate gardens, ensuring a timeless heritage aesthetic.

Original Intended Use: High-end residential morning coffee services, formal afternoon tea hosting, or curated country house kitchen collections. Alternate Suggested Use: A spectacular texturized staging prop system for luxury lifestyle photography shoots, a gorgeous graphic focus arranged on a modern brass breakfast tray, or an exceptional spring holiday gift for a vintage botanical collector.
More Details
  • Vintage late-20th-century uniform matching set of three fine porcelain mugs.
  • Features the highly coveted Ashdene White Dog Rose and Crimson Rosehip botanical print.
  • Brilliant milk-white glazed surfaces contrasting against deeply saturated greens and rich reds.
  • Flawless structural condition with zero flea bites, hairline cracks, or internal tea staining.
Did you Know?

The late 20th century saw an absolute explosion of love for country cottage core design, as urban homeowners desperately wanted their flats to feel like a hidden sanctuary in the hills! Brands like Ashdene capitalized on this by reproducing incredibly accurate 19th-century scientific botanical sketches onto fine china. These gorgeous white rose mugs quickly became high-demand lifestyle markers because they made the simple act of drinking your morning blend feel like an elegant stroll through a private botanical conservatory!
Origin & Era

Made in Australia for the Ashdene Collection, featuring French Artwork Origin, c. 1980s-1990s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 10.5cm, Diameter 8cm.
Vintage Condition

Good vintage condition. The porcelain remains exceptionally bright, glossy, and uniform throughout, with minimal age-related wear.
Price
R 500.00
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