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Complete your mid-century coffee service with this authentic 12-piece Italian demitasse espresso set, crafted in Italy by Monopoli during the 1970s.
Featuring premium silver-plated La San Marco style metalware and fine white porcelain liners, this collection showcases a vibrant cobalt blue band accented with detailed gold scrollwork along the rims.
Each porcelain liner conveniently slides completely out of its textured faux-bamboo metal holder for easy cleaning. Please note: Original saucers and spoons are not included.
This listing is for a 12-piece replacement lot configured exactly as follows (Provides service for 5):
5 Monopoli Model 48 Porcelain Cup Liners
5 Matching Faux-Bamboo Silver-Plated Metal Cup Holders
1 Monopoli Model 49 Porcelain Sugar Bowl Liner
1 Matching Lidded Faux-Bamboo Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl Frame (with lid)
The bases of the porcelain cup liners are stamped with the official crowned Monopoli emblem and model number 48. The sugar bowl base is stamped with the official crowned Monopoli emblem and model number 49.
The entire 12-piece replacement lot is in excellent vintage condition. The porcelain inserts are clean with bright, intact gold scrollwork. The silver-plated metal holders have been gently wiped but left unpolished to preserve the original vintage patina and tarnish preferred by seasoned collectors. This vintage Italian collection is perfect as a high-end starter set or as exact, genuine replacement pieces to complete an existing mid-century modern coffee service. Please reach out with any questions!
