Rare Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Nickel-Plated & Porcelain 25-Piece Demitasse Set

•  Overview & Craftsmanship: An exquisite 25-piece vintage Italian espresso set featuring bright white porcelain cups and a covered sugar bowl fitted inside shiny silver-toned metallic holders, completed with matching ornate silvered saucers. 
•  Origin & Hallmarks: Made in Italy, with saucer bottoms clearly stamped "800 Q ITALY" and porcelain bases marked with the "LPS" maker's mark inside a raised circle stamp.
• Design Details: Showcases striking Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern geometric motifs, including sharp angular scroll handles, rim banding, and relief apron accents along the metal mounts. 
•  Set Composition: Includes 12 porcelain demitasse espresso cups with detachable/fitted metallic sleeve holders, 12 patterned metallic saucers, and 1 matching covered sugar bowl with lid. 
•  Condition Assessment: Very good vintage condition overall, displaying minor surface light scratching and gentle age-appropriate patina/wear on the metallic plating, while the porcelain inserts remain clean with no visible chips or cracks.  ( one cup has a slight chip and is reflected in the price) (see pic)   
• Dimensions:

 Cups: 2" diameter × 2.25" height

 Saucers: 4.25" diameter

 Sugar Bowl: 3.5" diameter × 3.75" height (with lid)

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