Antique Porcelain Dessert Plates & Demitasse Cups, C 1890 White with Gilt Trim Necessaire Mother of Pearl Research indicates the company collaborated

Research indicates the company collaborated with Hermès

Quantity: Set of 8 (8 plates

A handsome tea caddy of the quality of Jennens & Bettridge

This piece has not been fully cleaned — the patina and character show beautifully as-is

raised on a round pedestal base engraved with a crest or armorial

Antique Porcelain Dessert Plates & Demitasse Cups, C 1890 White with Gilt Trim Necessaire Mother of Pearl Research indicates the company collaboratedAbout This Piece A set of eight fine porcelain dessert plates with demitasse cup insets, retailed by Wilhelm & Graef, Broadway, New York City, c. 1890. White with beautifully raised gilt decoration a wide gilt border at the edge of the plates and the top of the cups. The cups are demitasse size (not tea cup size), making this a unique and elegant service for dessert with espresso or an after dinner beverage. The cups could equally serve chocolate