Vintage Arcopal Pot au Feu Tea / Soup Cup – 200 ml – 1970s

✅ Short Description

Original vintage Arcopal tea / soup cup from the 1970s, made from white opal glass and decorated with the colourful Légumes / Pot au Feu vegetable pattern. With a generous capacity of approximately 200 ml, this charming French cup is perfect for serving tea, soup or broth. A lovely example of retro French tableware, ideal for everyday use or completing an existing Arcopal collection.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Arcopal France
• Pattern / Design: Légumes / Pot au Feu
• Country of Origin: France
• Period: 1970s
• Material: Opal glass (milk glass)
• Colour: White with green, orange, yellow and brown
• Type: Individual tea / soup cup, without saucer
• Capacity: Approx. 200 ml

Dimensions:
• Height: 7 cm
• Diameter: 9.5 cm

Condition: Very good vintage condition with hardly any noticeable signs of use. Photos form part of the description.

🛠 About the Product

This generously sized Arcopal tea / soup cup features a distinctive rounded shape and a sturdy handle. The smooth white opal glass provides a beautiful background for colourful vegetable illustrations, including carrots, onions and artichokes.

The Pot au Feu pattern takes its name from the traditional French dish of slow-cooked meat and vegetables. Its warm colours and playful illustrations give the cup a distinctive 1970s retro charm.

With a capacity of approximately 200 ml, this larger version is ideal for tea, broth or a small serving of soup. It also makes an excellent replacement for a missing cup from an existing Arcopal dinnerware collection.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Arcopal is a French tableware brand introduced in 1958 by the glassmaking company that later became known as Arc International. The brand became widely recognised for its durable, lightweight and smooth opal glass tableware.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Arcopal introduced numerous collections featuring colourful floral, fruit and vegetable patterns. Today, these distinctive designs remain popular among collectors and enthusiasts of vintage French tableware.

✨ Special Features

• Original French vintage tableware from the 1970s.
• Distinctive Légumes / Pot au Feu vegetable pattern.
• White opal glass with colourful retro illustrations.
• Generous capacity of approximately 200 ml.
• Ideal for completing an existing Arcopal collection.
• Also available in smaller 150 ml and 100 ml versions.

Please note: This listing is for one individual 200 ml tea / soup cup only, without saucer. The comparison photo shows the three different cup sizes (100 ml, 150 ml and 200 ml).

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