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Elegant Antique Aynsley Bone China Gilded Coffee Service – Complete for Seven
This remarkable Aynsley bone china coffee service exemplifies the refined neoclassical design and gilding techniques that made Aynsley one of England’s most admired porcelain houses. Produced during the early 20th century, each piece features raised gold decoration with swag and laurel motifs, loop and scroll handles, and the graceful pedestal forms associated with Aynsley’s luxury period.
Unlike more common tea services, this is a true coffee service, complete with demitasse coffee cups—designed to serve rich after-dinner coffee in the traditional European style.
Demitasse cups were historically used in English and Continental dining rooms for serving strong, elegant after-dinner coffee. They:
• Hold approximately 3–4 oz, not 1–2 oz like espresso cups
• Are fine, thin bone china rather than thick-walled ceramic
• Pair with a tall coffee pot such as the one included here
• Reflect a formal service tradition no longer commonly produced
17-Piece Set Includes
• (1) Tall pedestal coffee pot with lid
• (1) Covered sugar bowl
• (1) Creamer / milk jug
• (7) Demitasse coffee cups
• (7) Matching saucers
All pieces are marked Aynsley / Bone China / England and feature the same gilded pattern.
