The gold is bright and intact including the gold gilding to the handle. Very minor scuffing on the inside of the gilded cup is so insignificant that I only mention it for accuracy. Very deep cobalt blue ground looks almost black in the low light and accentuate the heavy raised gold decorations. The approximate measurements: cup is 3.5" W with the handle and 2" H; saucer is 4.5 diameter. Please see the pictures and let us know if you have any questions.
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