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6 Royal Worcester Demitasse
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for sale €3,510     $3,810
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6 Royal Worcester Demitasse

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Scottow Antiques
Description

Set of 6 demitasse decorated by Phillips. Pink background with flowers. Raised gold work in the shape of peacock tails.Made for Sloane and Smith, Knightsbridge.

Perfect condition.

Saucer 11.5cm diam

Cup 7 x 8 x 6

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Scottow Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Demitasse Set to the 1930s.

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SA937634
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Description
Set of 6 demitasse decorated by Phillips. Pink background with flowers. Raised gold work in the shape of peacock tails.Made for Sloane and Smith, Knightsbridge.

Perfect condition.

Saucer 11.5cm diam

Cup 7 x 8 x 6

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Scottow Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Demitasse Set to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA937634
Scottow Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018
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A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs.
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Archive I A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs.

6 Royal Worcester Demitasse

Archive II A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs. View II
Archive III A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs. View III
Archive IV A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs. View IV
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Items For Sale 68
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A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs.
6 Royal Worcester Demitasse
Ref: SA937634
A set of six antique Royal Worcester porcelain demitasse cups and saucers decorated with pink panels, gold leaf scrollwork, and hand-painted floral motifs.
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  • ObjectCoffee Cups & Saucers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourPink and Gold
  • MotifsGilded scrollwork, Hand-painted floral vignettes, Pink ground panels, Loop handles
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This set of six Royal Worcester demitasse coffee cups and saucers dates from the 1930 period in a late Victorian style, made of porcelain with gold leaf and enamel. The pieces display a pink and gold colour scheme, featuring pink ground panels, gilded scrollwork resembling peacock tails, hand-painted floral vignettes, and delicate loop handles. Each cup measures 7 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, while the saucers measure 11.5 cm in diameter. The set originates from England, with decoration attributed to Phillips and retail provenance tied to Sloane and Smith in Knightsbridge, all preserved in perfect condition without visible wear. Suitable for display atop a traditional sideboard in an English Country House setting, the set provides an elegant touch for formal coffee service or as a decorative accent in a dining room or drawing room cabinet. The intricate hand-painted floral bouquets inside the cups and on the central saucer complement the elaborate gilded borders and raised gold work.

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Demitasse cups, originating from the French word for half-cup, gained prominence in the nineteenth century specifically for serving concentrated espresso and after-dinner coffee. European porcelain manufacturers produced these smaller vessels with elaborate gilding and detailed hand-painting to serve as status symbols during formal entertainments.

High-grade antique demitasse sets were primarily crafted from fine bone china or hard-paste porcelain due to their strength and translucent quality. Decoration involved mineral-based enamel paints applied by hand and liquid gold gilding burnished to achieve a metallic sheen.

Authentic pieces generally feature printed factory backstamps beneath the glaze, often accompanied by date codes, registration numbers, or artist initials. Examining the weight, clarity of the porcelain, and precision of the gilded gilding helps distinguish genuine manufacture from period reproductions.

Demitasse cups are often arranged inside glass-fronted cabinets, positioned on sideboard trays, or layered within shelving units to add texture and historical interest. Grouping complete sets together creates a focal point that contrasts structured modern cabinetry with classical artisanal craftsmanship.

Antique gilded porcelain must be washed by hand in warm water using a mild non-abrasive soap. Avoid dishwashers, abrasive sponges, and prolonged soaking, as harsh chemicals and mechanical friction cause oxidisation and wear to hand-applied gold leaf.
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