Antique 1883 Royal Worcester Demitasse Tea Set for Bailey Banks & Biddle As-Is

  

Antique Royal Worcester for Bailey Banks & Biddle Demitasse Cups & Saucers (8 Cups, 11 Saucers) - Aesthetic Movement, ca. 1882 Offered "as is" is a rare, highly eclectic assortment of 19 piezas of antique English porcelain. This collection features 8 demitasse cups and 11 coordinating saucers, manufactured by Royal Worcester and retailed through the prestigious Philadelphia jeweler Bailey Banks & Biddle.

The pieces showcase various pink/puce Aesthetic Movement transfer-ware patterns, including cherry blossoms, thistles, and geometric diapering, designed for a curated "mix-and-match" look. Condition Report ("As Is"):Damage: one saucer has a distinct visible edge chip. Staining: Select cups and saucers exhibit localized surface staining, typical glaze darkening, and internal discoloration from age and historical use.

Wear: Varied degree of rubbing and faint loss to the gold gilt rims across multiple pieces. Minor surface scuffing from stacking is present. Structural Note: Glaze crazing is present on various pieces, consistent with 140+ year old Victorian porcelain.

Condition Note: The set exhibits typical age-related crazing and organic tea staining on select pieces, along with one chipped saucer. This type of historic discoloration is beneath the glaze and can be safely reversed by an antique restoration professional or through standard archival cleaning methods.