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6 Royal Worcester Demitasse
Scottow Antiques
for sale €3,510     $3,810
£3,000

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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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Scottow Antiques
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/scottow
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.
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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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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