Magnificent Cobalt Gilt Porcelain Espresso/Chocolate Set

Porcelain : Cobalt Gold : Chocolate/Espresso Set

 

If you love espresso AND old world charm, this set provides everything you need. It could be used for chocolate as well. Just imagine how impressed your friends will be when you serve them using this set!! It's so lovely, you may not want to use it for anything but to display - so pleasing to the eye.

This magnificent set is a complete service for 6 and in excellent condition. I'm not certain of its age, but it is hallmarked Porsem beneath a crown and marked LIMONJ Made In Turkey.

The biscuit or cookie box is large and stunning at 14 3/8" long, 7" wide and 7 3/4" tall. It is in excellent condition with one small nick on the inner rim, not visible when displayed with the lid on. Absolutely covered in gold with cobalt medallions, featuring a pair of pheasants or Birds of Paradise surrounded by floral sprays. The handles are adorned with exquisite filigree work, all in perfect condition. The inside is cobalt with repeating bird pattern in the center bottom. Scalloped base with four feet all in perfect condition.

The Coffee/Tea/Chocolate pot is 7 3/8" tall and 8" from spout to handle. It is in perfect condition and features the same design and filigree work as the biscuit box. Four small gilt feet on the same cobalt body which holds approximately 6 cups. Matching creamer 3" x 4" & covered sugar 3 1/4" x 5".

Each cup is approximately 2 1/8" tall with a mouth diameter of 2 3/8". Saucers are 4 3/8" diameter and have the same filigree work as the cup handles. There is minor wear to the rims of 4 of the cups, but no gold loss - just a bit of wear to the lacquer. This does not in any way diminish the overall impact of this fabulous set!

The tray is approximately 20" in diameter including the handles, the interior diameter is 13", and the center porcelain insert is 7 3/4". There are some minor bends in the tray and a bit of wear typical of an older piece, but no breakage - it is structurally sound. It stands on four filigree feet approximately 2 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 00223