Description: You are bidding on a lovely Shelley (demitasse) COFFEE cup and saucer. The pattern is No. 8311, Blue Roses and she sits on top of the Bute shape, trimmed in gold. The cup is 3", while the saucer is 4-1/2". This is an early piece circa 1912-1925 But what the heck is a demitasse cup? It's a small coffee cup that's highly collectible by both Shelley and those who consider themselves "coffee snobs"' Mocha, anyone? The definition of demitasse ( French: "half cup") is a small cup used to serve Turkish coffee or espresso. It typically has about 60/90 ml (2/3 fl oz) capacity ? half the size of a full coffee cup (a tasse à café is about 120 ml (4 fl oz). Typically they are made of ceramic, pottery or porcelain and accompanied by matching saucers. There is a spot of blue UNDER THE GLAZE.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-10T22:23:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.2 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Model: Bute
Style: Blue Roses
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Type: Coffee Cup & Saucer
Color: Blue on White
MPN: 8311
Brand: SHELLEY
