The Story
This demitasse set is a unique "marriage" of two distinct pieces of English ceramic history. It features a rare, hand-tooled Coalport saucer paired with a fine bone china teacup by Cartwright & Edwards (Victoria China). This curated pairing brings together different textures and tones - the "bone white" of the cup against the warm cream and dark ruby of the saucer - creating a one-of-a-kind display piece.
The Details
The Saucer: A rare Coalport piece from the original Shropshire works. It features intricate hand-tooled and "jewelled" scrollwork with heavy 22K gilt edging.
The Teacup: A 1920s Cartwright & Edwards "Victoria China" cup with a gentle ribbed shape and an angled "7" bamboo-style handle.
Dimensions: Cup: 6cm Diameter x 5.5cm H. Saucer: 11cm Diameter.
Eras: Saucer (c. 1891–1919) / Teacup (c. 1920s).
Condition: Beautiful antique condition. The cup has very subtle gilt wear on the handle. The saucer has tiny surface "movement" marks to the red paint and a minor stable 2mm hairline on the underside (not visible from the front).
Why It’s Special
Coalport "jewelled" pieces are highly sought after by collectors for their intense craftsmanship. The raised, hand-painted "jewels" and fine gilt tooling on the saucer represent the height of early 20th-century English porcelain production. While non-matching, the set "marries" perfectly due to their shared petite scale and complementary elegant forms, offering a quirky alternative to standard sets.
Styling Tips
The Eclectic Tea Tray: Use this set to add a sense of personality to a small tea or coffee tray. The non-matching nature of the pieces makes it a great conversation starter and fits perfectly with an eclectic or "bohemian" aesthetic.
Jewelry Catch-all: Because of its petite size and "jewelled" decoration, this set looks stunning on a dressing table. Use the saucer to hold rings and the cup for small items like hair clips or stud earrings.
Miniature Vignette: Place the set on a stack of vintage books or inside a glass cloche. The deep ruby tones of the saucer and the gilt bamboo handle of the cup create a rich, jewel-box feel that works well in a library or cozy nook.
Shipping & Sustainability
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
The Story
This demitasse set is a unique "marriage" of two distinct pieces of English ceramic history. It features a rare, hand-tooled Coalport saucer paired with a fine bone china teacup by Cartwright & Edwards (Victoria China). This curated pairing brings together different textures and tones - the "bone white" of the cup against the warm cream and dark ruby of the saucer - creating a one-of-a-kind display piece.
The Details
The Saucer: A rare Coalport piece from the original Shropshire works. It features intricate hand-tooled and "jewelled" scrollwork with heavy 22K gilt edging.
The Teacup: A 1920s Cartwright & Edwards "Victoria China" cup with a gentle ribbed shape and an angled "7" bamboo-style handle.
Dimensions: Cup: 6cm Diameter x 5.5cm H. Saucer: 11cm Diameter.
Eras: Saucer (c. 1891–1919) / Teacup (c. 1920s).
Condition: Beautiful antique condition. The cup has very subtle gilt wear on the handle. The saucer has tiny surface "movement" marks to the red paint and a minor stable 2mm hairline on the underside (not visible from the front).
Why It’s Special
Coalport "jewelled" pieces are highly sought after by collectors for their intense craftsmanship. The raised, hand-painted "jewels" and fine gilt tooling on the saucer represent the height of early 20th-century English porcelain production. While non-matching, the set "marries" perfectly due to their shared petite scale and complementary elegant forms, offering a quirky alternative to standard sets.
Styling Tips
The Eclectic Tea Tray: Use this set to add a sense of personality to a small tea or coffee tray. The non-matching nature of the pieces makes it a great conversation starter and fits perfectly with an eclectic or "bohemian" aesthetic.
Jewelry Catch-all: Because of its petite size and "jewelled" decoration, this set looks stunning on a dressing table. Use the saucer to hold rings and the cup for small items like hair clips or stud earrings.
Miniature Vignette: Place the set on a stack of vintage books or inside a glass cloche. The deep ruby tones of the saucer and the gilt bamboo handle of the cup create a rich, jewel-box feel that works well in a library or cozy nook.
Shipping & Sustainability
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
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