Antique Edwardian coffee service set (12) - .925 silver - Coalport, James Dixon & Sons - U.K. - First half 20th century

Antique Edwardian Coalport porcelain Espresso coffee service set of 6 cups and saucers Set is beautiful gilded and is in the original solid silver mount. Coalport, Shropshire, England was a centre of porcelain and pottery production between about 1795 ("inaccurately" claimed as 1750 by the company) and 1926, with the Coalport porcelain brand continuing to be used up to the present. The opening in 1792 of the Coalport Canal, which joins the River Severn at Coalport, had increased the attractiveness of the site, and from 1800 until a merger in 1814 there were two factories operating, one on each side of the canal, making rather similar wares which are now often difficult to tell apart. Both factories made mostly tablewares that had elaborate overglaze decoration, mostly with floral subjects. A further round of mergers in 1819 brought moulds and skilled staff from Nantgarw porcelain and Swansea porcelain to Coalbrookdale, which continued to thrive through the rest of the century. The Coalport factory was founded by John Rose in 1795; he continued to run it successfully until his death in 1841. The company often sold its wares as Coalbrookdale porcelain, especially the pieces with flowers modelled in three dimensions, and they may be called Coalport China. Made in England, 1909 Silver maker: James Dixon & Sons Hallmarked on silver and porcelain. Dimensions: Cup size: Diameter x height: 12 x 1. 5 cm Saucer size: Length x width x height: 7 x 5. 5 x 6. 3 cm Saucers weight: 462 grams, cups weight 481 grams Total weight: 943 grams Comes in the original box and key. Condition: Coffee service set is pre - owned, age related wear and tear, no damage, good condition, please see pictures. * All items are cleaned and inspected before being dispatched. * Item will be safely and securely packaged and shipped within one to two working days. * Please note: customs and import charges may apply for international buyers, bidders are responsible for any customs duties fees. * Shipping price includes express delivery service (one to two working days) , full insurance, and packaging. * Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screen colourations.