Syracuse China Old Ivory King Arthur Gold Encrusted Demitasse Cups Saucers (11)

  
Lot of 11 vintage demitasse cup and saucer sets made by Syracuse China as part of their Old Ivory line, manufactured from the 1930s-50s. The pattern is called "King Arthur" and features a very rich-looking dark red/ maroon, creamy white and gold decoration. This pattern was meant to resemble the much more expensive china produced in places like Limoges at the time. The cups measure 2" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter across the opening. Their outer body is maroon with a thin gold band around the white foot, gold painted handle, and gold-encrusted inner band around the rim, with a clover design. The saucers measure 4 1/4 in diameter and feature a white floor with gold verge, maroon flange, and gold-encrusted outer rim. Both pieces are marked on the bottoms with the OPCO or Syracuse backstamp, and are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and little wear, if any, except for one saucer which has a teensy nick on the edge (see last photo).