This is an antique Wedgwood coffee service made in England for Hardy Brothers, a renowned Australian jeweler and luxury goods retailer. The set features a rich claret (deep burgundy) glaze adorned with gilded accents and a black rim with intricate gold decorations. The set includes:A coffee pot with an elegant pedestal base and a long spout,A sugar bowl with a lid,A creamer with a wing-shaped handle, andFive cups with matching saucers.Pieces like this were often marketed as premium items, showcasing both functional use and decorative appeal. These sets are sought after by collectors due to their rarity and their association with both Wedgwood and Hardy Brothers. Each piece bears the Wedgwood mark and pattern number X9927.Services with this pattern (X9927) were produced in two variants: black-gold and white-gold rims. White-gold rimmed services are relatively common in the antique market, while black-gold rimmed versions are exceedingly rare. The latter were prod...