Coffee cup (22) - .800 silver - Porcelain
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Description
Elegant demitasse espresso service consisting of white porcelain cups with mounts and saucers in 800 silver, Italian production from the mid-20th century, circa 1950–1965.
The service stems from the collaboration between the porcelain manufacturer Monopoli and the Italian silversmith A. Bettini, known for producing silver mounts intended for coffee services made for several post-war Italian porcelain manufacturers, including Monopoli and IPA.
The cups are made of high-quality white porcelain, of medium-thin thickness, with a glossy glazed surface and an elegant finish. The upper edge is decorated with a thin silver band perfectly preserved, which harmoniously integrates with the silver mount.
The mounts of the cups are made of finely worked 800 silver, with a relief decoration characterized by ornamental scrolls and stylized floral motifs in a neobaroque taste. The background features a delicate punched finish, creating a refined contrast between glossy and matte surfaces.
The handles feature a double spiral scroll shape, elegant and sculptural, typical of high-quality Italian production of the mid-century period.
The saucers are made of solid 800 silver and feature an incised decoration along the edge consisting of a continuous ornamental frieze with stylized floral and linear motifs, while the center remains polished.
This type of service was intended for salon espresso sets, very common in elegant Italian homes of the mid-20th century, and was generally sold in sets of 6 or 12 cups.
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Marks
The silver elements bear the mark:
MOD. DEP. 800 A.B. ITALY
The mark indicates:
MOD. DEP. – deposited model (registered design)
800 – silver fineness (800/1000), traditional standard of Italian silverware
A.B. – initials of the silversmith A. Bettini, author of the silver mount
ITALY – Italian production
The hallmark is present on the silver elements of the service, both on the cup mounts and on the saucers, confirming the originality and consistency of the lot.
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Contents of the lot
11 espresso cups in porcelain with 800 silver mounts
11 saucers in 800 silver
The set comes from a single original service.
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Cup dimensions
Opening diameter: 5.5 cm
Height: 6.4 cm
Handle projection: about 3 cm
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Saucers
Material: 800 silver
Diameter: 10.5 cm
Quantity: 11
Total weight of the saucers: about 1.1 kg
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Condition
The service is in excellent condition.
The porcelain cups are perfectly preserved, with no cracks, chips, or signs of wear. The silver decoration on the rim of the porcelain is completely intact.
The mounts and saucers in silver are very well preserved. On two saucers there are very slight variations in surface tone due to the natural silver aging process over time.
The service appears never used and is overall in an exceptional state of preservation.
Description
Elegant demitasse espresso service consisting of white porcelain cups with mounts and saucers in 800 silver, Italian production from the mid-20th century, circa 1950–1965.
The service stems from the collaboration between the porcelain manufacturer Monopoli and the Italian silversmith A. Bettini, known for producing silver mounts intended for coffee services made for several post-war Italian porcelain manufacturers, including Monopoli and IPA.
The cups are made of high-quality white porcelain, of medium-thin thickness, with a glossy glazed surface and an elegant finish. The upper edge is decorated with a thin silver band perfectly preserved, which harmoniously integrates with the silver mount.
The mounts of the cups are made of finely worked 800 silver, with a relief decoration characterized by ornamental scrolls and stylized floral motifs in a neobaroque taste. The background features a delicate punched finish, creating a refined contrast between glossy and matte surfaces.
The handles feature a double spiral scroll shape, elegant and sculptural, typical of high-quality Italian production of the mid-century period.
The saucers are made of solid 800 silver and feature an incised decoration along the edge consisting of a continuous ornamental frieze with stylized floral and linear motifs, while the center remains polished.
This type of service was intended for salon espresso sets, very common in elegant Italian homes of the mid-20th century, and was generally sold in sets of 6 or 12 cups.
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Marks
The silver elements bear the mark:
MOD. DEP. 800 A.B. ITALY
The mark indicates:
MOD. DEP. – deposited model (registered design)
800 – silver fineness (800/1000), traditional standard of Italian silverware
A.B. – initials of the silversmith A. Bettini, author of the silver mount
ITALY – Italian production
The hallmark is present on the silver elements of the service, both on the cup mounts and on the saucers, confirming the originality and consistency of the lot.
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Contents of the lot
11 espresso cups in porcelain with 800 silver mounts
11 saucers in 800 silver
The set comes from a single original service.
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Cup dimensions
Opening diameter: 5.5 cm
Height: 6.4 cm
Handle projection: about 3 cm
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Saucers
Material: 800 silver
Diameter: 10.5 cm
Quantity: 11
Total weight of the saucers: about 1.1 kg
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Condition
The service is in excellent condition.
The porcelain cups are perfectly preserved, with no cracks, chips, or signs of wear. The silver decoration on the rim of the porcelain is completely intact.
The mounts and saucers in silver are very well preserved. On two saucers there are very slight variations in surface tone due to the natural silver aging process over time.
The service appears never used and is overall in an exceptional state of preservation.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1.7 kg
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Porcelain
No. of items
22
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Porcelain, Silver
Colour
Silver, White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
6.4 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Diameter
10.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
