Pair of cabbage coffee cups and saucers
A pair of small coffee cups with saucers, moulded to resemble cabbage leaves and glazed in green and white to give a naturalistic appearance. None of the pieces are marked, but are all in good condition. They make a fun and quirky way to serve your fresh coffee!
These pieces are part of the tradition of tableware in the form of vegetables and fruits, that have been popular across Britain and Europe since the 17th century, and are commonly referred to as majolica.
Each cup:
- Height approx. 4.5cm
- Width including handle approx. 9cm
- Diameter at rim approx. 7.5cm
Each saucer:
- Height approx. 2cm
- Diameter approx. 11cm