Two items from the porcelain collection of the Armoury Chamber were made at the Vienna State Manufactory. These are two cups, one of which forms a set with a saucer.

The manufactory, specializing in ceramics production, was organized in Vienna in 1717 by Claudius Innocentius du Paquier with the participation of technologist S. Steltzel and enameller and gilder K.K. Gunger. In 1718 Paquier acquired from Emperor Karl VI the privilege to produce porcelain for 25 years. When the term was over, he was obliged to sell the factory to the state due to its unprofitability. In 1866, Emperor Franz Joseph I affirmed the decision of parliament on the liquidation of the Vienna State Manufactory as an unprofitable enterprise.

The blossom of the Vienna State Manufactory happened in the 1785-1805s under the leadership of  Konrad von Sorgenthal. Its style of that time became notable for pure imperial splendour. Despite the traditional influence of the porcelain production leaders, such as the Manufactory deSèvres, the items of the Viennese enterprise remained recognizable thanks to the intensive colouring of the painting coupled with impressive gilding. Technical characteristics of the Viennese porcelain were not so high, however, plastic compositions and painted décor earned deserved admiration.