While commonly labeled a demitasse cup, this diminutive sized item is identified in the 1906/7 Gorham catalog as a coffee cup. It consists of a reticulated sterling silver holder with a porcelain liner made by Lenox (with the green blue mark). Overall height is 2 1/4", with a top diameter of 2 5/16". The model number is A5549, and again according to the catalog, was offered with an underplate numbered A5550. There is no underplate with this. The condition is flawless. The liner i ...click for details
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