A boxed Royal Worcester 'Butterflies' coffee set, 1982, the setting for six, comprising six coffee cans and associated saucers, the cans individually decorated with butterflies and floral sprigs, with simple gold rims; backstamps underside and paper Royal Worcester labels. Height 2.56 in. (cup) diameter 4.92 in. (saucer)
- Coffee Can - A coffee can is a cup for holding coffee, but of a cylindrical shape rather than the waisted shape of traditional cups. They were in use at the end of the 18th century and in the early 19th century.
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Royal Worcester (England), item types