Vintage Moss Rose Porcelain Demitasse Set 4 Cups 6 Saucers Creamer Covered Sugar

Description

View Vintage Moss Rose Porcelain Demitasse Set 4 Cups 6 Saucers Creamer Covered Sugar with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. All pieces are unmarked. One has several lines across the center; the other has a short line extending inward from the rim. These are not visible on the undersides. This set is likely mid-century. Vintage Moss Rose Porcelain Demitasse Set Delicate little vintage porcelain demitasse set decorated with pink Moss Rose floral transfers and gilt trim in fair condition. Includes four footed cups, six scalloped saucers, a creamer, and a covered sugar bowl. The white porcelain is slightly translucent with a faint cool cast. All pieces are unmarked. An incomplete service, with four cup-and-saucer pairs and two additional saucers. The cups measure just under 3 inches across the opening, with bowls approximately 1.5 inches deep. Each holds approximately 50 mL (1.7 US fluid ounces). Tiny! This set is likely mid-century. The pattern Moss Rose is very old, documented in the 1830's, but the Japanese version which is close to this starts to show up in the 1930's. These are not attributed to any country or manufacturer. Condition Four saucers are free of cracks and can be paired with the four cups. The two additional saucers have faint cracks visible on their upper surfaces. One has several lines across the center; the other has a short line extending inward from the rim. These are not visible on the undersides. Please see the close-up photographs. Some loss to the floral transfers and light wear to the gilding.One cup footer has a couple surface cracks in a scallop foot, but they do not extend through, the cup is very stable. Small manufacturing imperfections and variations consistent with the age of the set, including differences in the height and finish of the cup feet. All pieces sit properly, and the sugar bowl lid fits well. Fulfillment Items are individually wrapped free of fingerprints and carefully packed in a reinforced box for safe transit. Ships via USPS, FedEx, or UPS Ground. Typically ships within 1 business day. Rates to Alaska and Hawaii differ; please message for a quote. International shipping available through eBay's Global Shipping Program. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Teapots & Tea Sets.

Pattern

Floral

Type

Tea Set

Number of Cups

4

Size

Small

Color

White

Material

Porcelain

Finish

Glossy