Royal Worcester Demitasse Coffee Set

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The Dinner Party at the Embassy.
New Delhi.
The scorching heat of the day has finally retreated, replaced by the … Read more The Dinner Party at the Embassy.
New Delhi.
The scorching heat of the day has finally retreated, replaced by the scent of jasmine and the low swishing of a punkah. The Ambassador has just finished a story about a misadventure in Bombay. No one is quite sure if it’s true, but no one cares.
Then, the tray arrives.
Gold on white. Bone china so fine it’s nearly translucent. It’s the "Viceroy" pattern by Royal Worcester. It doesn't just hold coffee; it holds the room together.
The Viceroy.
There is a specific kind of confidence that comes with 22-karat gold banding against a pristine white field. It is the aesthetic equivalent of a perfectly tailored tuxedo—uncomplicated, impeccable, and entirely timeless.
Royal Worcester didn't just "make" these. They crafted them in an era when "hand-finished" wasn't a marketing buzzword; it was the only way to do things properly.
The Era: 1958. The year of the first transatlantic jet service. Everything was moving faster, yet these cups remained a testament to the virtues of slowing down.
The Pattern: Viceroy. Simple. Regal. Gold encrusted edges that catch the light of a flickering candle just so.
The Feel: Surprisingly light in the hand, but with the structural integrity of a British institution.
You don’t use these for a quick caffeine fix before the commute. You use them when the meal is over, the phones are off, and the real conversation is just beginning.

The Specs:
Set of five cups and five saucers.
Hand-gilded bone china.
Condition: Very Good. They’ve been handled with the respect they deserve.

Measurements: 5"L X 5"W X 3"H See less