Royal Crown Derby Lily Cobalt & Gold Demitasse Cup & Saucer c. 1878-1879 Bone Ch

  
Royal Crown Derby Lily Cobalt & Gold Demitasse Cup & Saucer c. This set of four blue and white porcelain demitasse cups and saucers is beautifully painted in underglaze blue in the exquisite Worcester "Royal Lily" pattern. Originally named the "Blue Lily" pattern, the name was changed in 1788 when King George III and Queen Charlotte of England toured the Worcester factory and ordered a breakfast service in this pattern. Worcester subsequently renamed it the'Royal Lily' pattern in honor of Queen Charlotte.

Both the dishes and the cups have exquisite gilding and a line of ochre along the rim. Dimensions: Diameter of saucer 5.35" height of cups 2.35" diameter of cups 2.25.

Bottom Mark used by the Derby Crown Porcelain Co. Osmaston Road, from its establishment in 1877 to Dec. Please see images for condition of items. If unsure please don't hesitate to ask for additional images.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Cup & Saucers". The seller is "restlessspirit" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Origin: England
• Number of Items in Set: Two-Piece
• Pattern: Royal Lily
• Shape: Round
• Color: Blue
• Year Manufactured: 1878
• Set Includes: Espresso/Demitasse Cup, Saucer
• Material: Bone China
• MPN: na
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Royal Crown
• Type: Espresso Cup & Saucer
• Department: Unisex Adults
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Capacity: oz
• Theme: Royals
• Features: With Handle, Decorated, Crested China
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Production Style: Blue and White Pottery
• Production Technique: na
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Product Line: Royal Lily