Crimson coffee set for 4
Antique English,
Elegant porcelain coffee set for four, including 4 coffee cups and 4 saucers, painted in gold over crimson ground; antique English 19th century.
Condition: some wear to the gilding
Long Victorian period (1838−1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Size
- saucer 14.5 cm diameter, cup 7 cm high
How to care
Avoid washing gilded and overglaze painted ceramics in a dishwasher. Tiny sand particles in the water will eventually make the decoration look dull.
How to care
Porcelain, ironstone and pottery are tough materials. Wash all ceramics normally in a warm water with a sponge. Be gentle with overglaze decorations.