Pattern 892 Spode bone china Bute shape Coffee Can introduced c1805. Having turned away from European design influence manufacturers looked around for inspiration and found it in a love of flowers & Oriental design (Imari in particular). This can is hand decorated & has simple white flowers which stand out beautifully from the cobalt blue ground & the whole thing is given the wow factor with lavish gilding.
The outside edge of the handle is solidly gilt & it has the usual kink
Imagine a Georgian candlelight dinner with the latest gossip or interesting companionship and followed by coffee in this delightful little can
When has a half plucked daisy looked more important or lovely?
A couple of tiny specks of blue enamel have strayed
No makers marks on this piece which is quite usual for this period