Whispering wings in the twilight. A velvet flutter in the stillness of your drawing room. And at the bottom of your cup—something watching.

This exquisite vintage bone china teacup and saucer set is the perfect union of botanical beauty and morbid fascination. Rimmed in cobalt blue and richly adorned with a garland of golden acanthus leaves, this delicate duo conceals a wicked secret: a meticulously detailed Death’s-Head Hawkmoth nestled at the bottom, its iconic skull-like marking peering up with ghostly intent.

A favored familiar of poets, poisoners, and collectors of entomological oddities, this moth is more than a symbol—it’s a whisper of mortality amidst the rituals of daily life.

Features:
🦋 Gilded bone china with a royal blue and golden botanical border
🦋 Centered illustration of the iconic Acherontia atropos (the Death’s-Head Hawkmoth)
🦋 Scalloped cup edge and elegantly flared saucer design
🦋 A gothic nod to nature, perfect for dark academia tea rituals, curiosity cabinets, or Victorian entomology themes

Whether you’re sipping absinthe-laced Earl Grey under the moonlight or simply embracing your inner lepidopterist, this cup makes every tea break a memento mori.

🦋 One of a kind
🦋 Antique meets ominous
🦋 Ships wrapped in shadows and silk

Vintage

Hand washable