Elegant vintage Italian coffee service comprising six porcelain demitasse cups with matching holders and saucers, together with a lidded sugar bowl, each element combining fine white porcelain with ornate silver mounts.
The cups are formed of glazed white porcelain, secured within scroll-handled silver holders decorated with repoussé floral motifs. Each rests on a matching engraved silver saucer with a shaped rim. The sugar bowl, similarly constructed, has twin scrolling handles and a domed silver lid with a finial, all harmoniously designed to match the service.
On the porcelain base, the pieces carry a decorative crest with crown and the word “PORCELLANA”. The coasters are stamped “MOD. DEP 800” (Modello Depositato / registered design). As there are no additional official fineness or maker hallmarks, the metal elements should be described as silver plated / rather than solid 800 silver — still beautifully finished and very decorative, with the classic Italian taste of the period.
The set was crafted in circa 1950s and is in excellent condition, like new. Porcelain is bright and clean with no chips, cracks, crazing, or stains visible. Also silver-plated holders and coasters are in excellent condition with minimal wear and a uniform shine. Light surface wear and minor patina to the silver consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
Cup height: 5.6 cm
Cup with holder height: 6.5 cm
Cup with holder diameter: 5.5 cm
Cup with holder width with handles: 8.5 cm
Capacity: 55 ml
Weight: 143 g
Saucer diameter: 10.9 cm
Saucer weight: 110 g
Sugar bowl height: 11.3 cm
Sugar bowl diameter: 8.5 cm
Sugar bowl width with handles: 14 cm
Sugar bowl weight: 395 cm
Silver weight of all set: 1320 g
*All of our pieces are authentic vintage finds, which means they come with a unique history and character. Signs of age, wear, and minor imperfections are to be expected and are part of what makes each item one-of-a-kind. We do our best to describe and photograph all notable details, so please review the images and descriptions carefully.
