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A 19th Century Russian Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer
A 19th Century Russian Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer

A 19th Century Russian Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer

Located in CH

A 19th Century Russian Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer, representing a Russian Landscape with

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19th Century Russian Antique Coffee Cups

First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1775
First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1775

First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Fancy Birds Coffee Cup and Saucer c1775 Additional

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18th Century English George III Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Two Antique Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Porcelain
Two Antique Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Porcelain

Two Antique Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two antique Meissen blue onion coffee cups with saucers in hand painted porcelain, early 20th

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Early 20th Century German Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th

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Early 20th Century German Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain, early 20th

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Early 20th Century German Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th

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Early 20th Century German Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Four Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Four Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Four Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain, early 20th

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Early 20th Century German Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Green Floral Design, Victorian, circa 1840
Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Green Floral Design, Victorian, circa 1840

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Green Floral Design, Victorian, circa 1840

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made by Ridgway in about 1840, which was the early

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Cabinet Coffee Cup & Saucer
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Cabinet Coffee Cup & Saucer

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Cabinet Coffee Cup & Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine German Meissen porcelain cabinet coffee cup and saucer hand painted with shipping

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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800
Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800

Derby Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, Regency Pattern, ca 1800

By Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a very rare large coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1800. The cup in in an extra

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Paris porcelain coffee cups for 12 guests - early 19th century
Empire Paris porcelain coffee cups for 12 guests - early 19th century

Empire Paris porcelain coffee cups for 12 guests - early 19th century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Set of 12 Paris porcelain so-called litron coffee cups (cylindrical shaped cups, more sought-after

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785
Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785

Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785

By Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive

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1780s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern
Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern

Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

″ diameter, teacup 2″ tall x 3.25″ diameter, coffee cup 2.75″ tall x 2.35″ diameter Condition: Excellent

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1800 Old Paris Porcelain (Or Kpm) Coffee Cup
Circa 1800 Old Paris Porcelain (Or Kpm) Coffee Cup

Circa 1800 Old Paris Porcelain (Or Kpm) Coffee Cup

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800 Old Paris porcelain (or KPM) coffee cup. Loop handle. The 3-dimensional effect of the

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775
Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775

Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and beautiful coffee cup made by Worcester circa 1775 in their first or the "Dr Wall

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1770s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Orphaned Coffee Cup, Stag Hunt Pattern, 1st Period, circa 1760
Worcester Orphaned Coffee Cup, Stag Hunt Pattern, 1st Period, circa 1760

Worcester Orphaned Coffee Cup, Stag Hunt Pattern, 1st Period, circa 1760

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and beautiful coffee cup made by Worcester circa 1760 in their first or the "Dr Wall

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1760s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Coffee Cup, Broseley Pattern Pagoda, 1818-1825
Spode Coffee Cup, Broseley Pattern Pagoda, 1818-1825

Spode Coffee Cup, Broseley Pattern Pagoda, 1818-1825

By Spode

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Spode between 1818 and 1825. Josiah Spode was

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1820s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

18th Century Newhall Porcelain Duo Coffee Cup and Saucer Pattern 274, Circa 1795
18th Century Newhall Porcelain Duo Coffee Cup and Saucer Pattern 274, Circa 1795

18th Century Newhall Porcelain Duo Coffee Cup and Saucer Pattern 274, Circa 1795

By New Hall

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely decorated porcelain coffee cup and saucer, by New Hall in pattern 274, dating to

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Flight Barr & Barr Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink and Gilt, 1815-1820
Flight Barr & Barr Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink and Gilt, 1815-1820

Flight Barr & Barr Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink and Gilt, 1815-1820

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful orphaned coffee cup produced by Flight Barr & Barr between 1815 and 1820. The

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1810s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup, Giles Old Scarlet Japan, 18th Century circa 1770
Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup, Giles Old Scarlet Japan, 18th Century circa 1770

Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup, Giles Old Scarlet Japan, 18th Century circa 1770

By James Giles, 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and beautiful large coffee cup and saucer made by Worcester circa 1770 in

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1770s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Worcester Coffee Cup, James Giles Old Scarlet Japan, George III, circa 1770
Worcester Coffee Cup, James Giles Old Scarlet Japan, George III, circa 1770

Worcester Coffee Cup, James Giles Old Scarlet Japan, George III, circa 1770

By James Giles, 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Worcester circa 1770 in their

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1770s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup, Queen Charlotte Pattern, Red and Blue, ca 1770
Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup, Queen Charlotte Pattern, Red and Blue, ca 1770

Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup, Queen Charlotte Pattern, Red and Blue, ca 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Worcester circa 1770 in their First or the "Dr

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1770s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Romantic Coffee Cup, Pink Billingsley Roses, Regency 1820-1825
Romantic Coffee Cup, Pink Billingsley Roses, Regency 1820-1825

Romantic Coffee Cup, Pink Billingsley Roses, Regency 1820-1825

By Staffordshire

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by an unknown Staffordshire maker between 1820 and

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1820s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Orange with Gilt and Flowers, Regency, ca 1815
Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Orange with Gilt and Flowers, Regency, ca 1815

Coalport Porcelain Coffee Cup, Orange with Gilt and Flowers, Regency, ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a sublime coffee cup and saucer made by Coalport in about 1815. The set has an orange/peach

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1810s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Coffee Cup, Swansea Style, circa 1820
Samuel Alcock Coffee Cup, Swansea Style, circa 1820

Samuel Alcock Coffee Cup, Swansea Style, circa 1820

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautifully decorated coffee cup and saucer made by Samuel Alcock, circa 1820. The cup is

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1820s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830
H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830

H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830

By H&R Daniel

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by H&R Daniel some time between

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1820s English Rococo Revival Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Creamware Coffee Cup, Gilt Zigzag Pattern, ca 1815
Staffordshire Creamware Coffee Cup, Gilt Zigzag Pattern, ca 1815

Staffordshire Creamware Coffee Cup, Gilt Zigzag Pattern, ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, Staffordshire, Thomas Rose

Located in London, GB

finger. Dimensions (diameters): coffee cup 6.8cm (2.8"), saucer 14.2cm (5.6").

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1810s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Creamware

Orphaned Coffee Cup, New Hall, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795
Orphaned Coffee Cup, New Hall, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795

Orphaned Coffee Cup, New Hall, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by New Hall some time in the 1790s. This coffee

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1790s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810
Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a super charming orphaned coffee cup made by Chamberlains in Worcester, circa 1810. The cup

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1810s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810
Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

Chamberlain's Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a super charming orphaned coffee cup made by Chamberlains in Worcester, circa 1810. The cup

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1810s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Early Royal Copenhagen Rosebud or Blue Rose Coffee Service for Five People
Early Royal Copenhagen Rosebud or Blue Rose Coffee Service for Five People

Early Royal Copenhagen Rosebud or Blue Rose Coffee Service for Five People

Located in København, Copenhagen

porcelain, early 20th century. Consisting of five coffee cups with saucers and five plates. The coffee

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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Orphaned Coffee Cup, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795
New Hall Orphaned Coffee Cup, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795

New Hall Orphaned Coffee Cup, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by New Hall some time in the 1790s. This coffee

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1790s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Light Saxon Coffee Service for Six People, Early 20th Century
Royal Copenhagen Light Saxon Coffee Service for Six People, Early 20th Century

Royal Copenhagen Light Saxon Coffee Service for Six People, Early 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

coffee cups with saucers and six plates. Model number 1549 and 1626. The coffee cup measures: 7.5 x 5.7

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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Green with Flowers, ca 1825
Minton Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Green with Flowers, ca 1825

Minton Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Green with Flowers, ca 1825

By Minton

Located in London, GB

This is a charming orphaned coffee cup made by Minton around the year 1825, which was the Regency

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1820s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Coffee Service for Nine People in Hand Painted Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Coffee Service for Nine People in Hand Painted Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Coffee Service for Nine People in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

decoration. Early 20th century. Consisting of nine coffee cups with saucers and nine plates. The coffee cup

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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Creamware Coffee Cans and Saucers
19th Century Creamware Coffee Cans and Saucers

19th Century Creamware Coffee Cans and Saucers

By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of five 19th century French creamware coffee cups and saucers, by Creil Montreau.

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Creamware

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Roses on White, Regency ca 1825
Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Roses on White, Regency ca 1825

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Roses on White, Regency ca 1825

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made around 1825 by Ridgway. The set has a simple

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1820s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, Exceptional Imari, Regency, 1815-1820
New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, Exceptional Imari, Regency, 1815-1820

New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, Exceptional Imari, Regency, 1815-1820

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by New Hall between 1815 and 1820. The New Hall

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1810s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810
Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810

Set of 6 Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cups, Dragons, circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a rare set of six orphaned coffee cups made by Chamberlains in Worcester circa 1810. The

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1810s English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Strawberries, ca 1815
Coalport John Rose Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Strawberries, ca 1815

Coalport John Rose Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Pink Strawberries, ca 1815

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by John Rose / Coalport in about 1815. Originally

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1810s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Coffee Cup, Kakiemon Tiger Pattern, D Regent Shape, ca 1835
Minton Porcelain Coffee Cup, Kakiemon Tiger Pattern, D Regent Shape, ca 1835

Minton Porcelain Coffee Cup, Kakiemon Tiger Pattern, D Regent Shape, ca 1835

By Minton

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made by Minton around the year 1835. The set is

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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Anstice Horton & Rose Coffee Cup, Periwinkle and Pink Roses, Regency ca 1812
Anstice Horton & Rose Coffee Cup, Periwinkle and Pink Roses, Regency ca 1812

Anstice Horton & Rose Coffee Cup, Periwinkle and Pink Roses, Regency ca 1812

By Coalport Porcelain, Thomas Rose

Located in London, GB

This is a very striking coffee cup and saucer made by Anstice, Horton & Rose (early Coalport) in

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1810s English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

English Flight Barr and Barr Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1820
English Flight Barr and Barr Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1820

English Flight Barr and Barr Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Teapot cover and stand, milk jug, sugar basin, waste bowl, eight coffee cups and saucers, nine

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1920s English Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive Collection Of "indian Tree" By Coalport
Extensive Collection Of "indian Tree" By Coalport

Extensive Collection Of "indian Tree" By Coalport

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Buchanan, MI

, COFFEE CUPS TUREEN ETC.... PLACE SETTINGS FOR 18

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Early 20th Century English Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Demitasse Imari Style Coffee Cups
Antique Porcelain Demitasse Imari Style Coffee Cups

Antique Porcelain Demitasse Imari Style Coffee Cups

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

Six Spode Regency period porcelain cups and saucers decorated in the Imari palette with gold

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19th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

An 18th Century Soft Paste Worcester Hop Trellis Pattern Cup and Saucer
An 18th Century Soft Paste Worcester Hop Trellis Pattern Cup and Saucer

An 18th Century Soft Paste Worcester Hop Trellis Pattern Cup and Saucer

By Royal Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

A very fine 18th century Dr. Wall Worcester soft-paste porcelain coffee cup and saucer,of fluted

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18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Coffee Cups

Bohemian Glass Jug Made for the Persian Islamic Market, 19th Century
Bohemian Glass Jug Made for the Persian Islamic Market, 19th Century

Bohemian Glass Jug Made for the Persian Islamic Market, 19th Century

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Bohemian coffee cup produced between 1850 and 1860 for the Persian market. Hand painted with

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19th Century Czech Islamic Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Coffee Cup Flowers Yongzheng/Qianlong Porcelain
Antique Chinese Coffee Cup Flowers Yongzheng/Qianlong Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coffee Cup Flowers Yongzheng/Qianlong Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice cup. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. Central scene of flowers Condition some frits and 1 small

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18th Century Chinese Regency Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower Coffee Service for 9 People, Early 20th Century
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower Coffee Service for 9 People, Early 20th Century

Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower Coffee Service for 9 People, Early 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

coffee cups with saucers (4/1549) and 9 plates (4/1626). The cup measures: 7.2 x 5.5 cm. Saucer

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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Coffee Cups

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Coffee Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique coffee cups for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique coffee cups was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are all kinds of antique coffee cups available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique coffee cups to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Regency and Rococo antique coffee cups are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique coffee cups over the years, but those made by Coalport Porcelain, Chamberlains Worcester and Bow Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Coffee Cups?

Prices for antique coffee cups start at $136 and top out at $11,842 with the average selling for $430.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.