Antique Set of 6 Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919 Redo the base having corresponding tree

the base having corresponding tree decoration

it is very robust and substantial with a warm rich patina developed over four centuries

very much influenced by the Nancy school

there is no damage or restoration

and the Walker Art Center

Antique Set of 6 Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919 Redo the base having corresponding treeSOLD A good presentation boxed set of six antique Shelley china demitasse cups & saucers with sterling silver holders by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham, 1919. The cups & saucers with an ivory colored glaze & banded with a 24 karat gilt border, each cup has a sterling silver reticulated handled holder, with Mappin & Webb's stamp to the underside and hallmarked for Birmingham, the lion passant for sterling silver and the date letter for 1919. The cups and