Minton Cockatrice Coffee Set

This range of  china, Cockatrice pattern # 4863, was first made in the late 1800s. Each piece has been decorated by hand with enamel paints depicting an exotic bird & floral decoration in greens, pinks, reds, blues & browns on a white background. The set is a rare ribbed shape and consists of : 1 Coffee / Water Pot – 15.5 cm high 1 Cup – 6 cm high x 9 cm diameter 1 Saucer – 13.5 cm diameter  1 Bowl – 6 cm x 9 cm diameter Minton’s hallmark on the underside of each piece, circa 1912. Excellent condition, fabulous colours, age is over 100 years