This is an Antique set of 4 individual serving dishes. While visually similar to French culinary cocottes, fine English porcelain sets of this nature, featuring fragile gold gilding, were intended purely for elegant table presentation rather than oven baking; traditionally used to serve warm delicate side courses, specialized individual stews, sauces, gravies, or small sophisticated appetizers. Davis Collamore & Co. was a premier Gilded Age importer of luxury tableware, competing directly with Tiffany & Co.. They routinely commissioned custom, hand-painted, and richly gilded patterns from top European potteries for Manhattan's elite. These pieces were manufactured at the legendary Cauldon Place works in Staffordshire, England. This set of personal dishes is in excellent condition, showing minimal wear of the gilt. Each dish (sans handle) measures 3-1/4β x 2-7/8β x 1-3/8β tall, while being 1-3/16β deep. The handle measures 2-3/4β long, making the total length 5-3/8β
Daily Cleaning: Use a soft brush or damp cloth to gently wipe away dirt. Avoid harsh chemicals. For mesh areas, use diluted mild detergent and a soft brush.
Drying: Air dry in a cool, shaded place after cleaning. Avoid direct sunlight or high heat, which can cause fading and glue deterioration.
Storage: Stuff with paper to maintain shape when not in use. Store in a dry, ventilated area to prevent mold. Rotate between multiple pairs to extend lifespan.
Usage Notes: Designed for basketball. Not recommended for hiking, long-distance running, or other specialized sports where different performance features are required.
Good value for the price. The item works as expected and there have been no issues during use. Everything seems to function properly.