Gorgeous Limoges Art Nouveau demitasse or chocolate cup and saucer, hand painted with puffy green hearts and embellished with elaborate, heavy gold. The cup stands approximately 3" tall with an approximate rim diameter of 2", and measures 3 1/4" from rim to handle, and the saucer is 5" in diameter. Excellent, pristine condition with no chips, cracks, or wear to the exquisite gold. Factory and studio decorator marked B. & H. Limoges France and B. & H. Limoges, used by Blakeman & Henderson in the 1890's. Blakeman & Henderson enjoyed a well deserved reputation for fine, elaborate decoration.