14-PCE (OLD) "PHOENIX BIRD" DEMITASSE COFFEE SET Start Price USD 195.00 Current Price USD 195.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Friday, December 19, 2008 Location Strum, Wisconsin See more about '14-PCE (OLD) "PHOENIX BIRD" DEMITASSE COFFEE SET' Description IMPORTANT NOTE, PLEASE READ:  The shipping cost quoted on this listing is an ESTIMATE ONLY.  PLEASE DON'T PAY until you receive my eBay invoice! I don't pack my sets until they're sold so I can't give you the exact postage cost until I see how many boxes it takes to ship the set safely, the weight of each box and where you live.  I don't charge anything for packing, handling or materials!  You will pay EXACTLY what the Post Office charges me.Welcome!  I'm Listing a Beautiful 14-Piece "Phoenix Bird" Demitasse Coffee Set.  This is an early (circa 1920's or earlier) Set!Condition:  Unused or if it was used it must have been very little.  There aren't any chips, cracks wear or any other damage.  There are a few tiny factory imperfections as always - collectors will expect (and desire) them.  The newer pieces usually don't have them.Description:  My photos are good, but I should have taken one of the beautiful design on the handles of each piece - I'll try to remember to add one later.  The Phoenix Bird pattern features the Japanese bird of paradise and has scroll-like vines of Kara-Kusa (Chinese Grass) intermixed with the bird.  Much of the earlier ware is unmarked (as is this set).  I've collected and studied this ware for 35-years and the only reason this set is for sale now - is because I'm retired and have to start parting with my collections.  As with everything I sell, I offer a 5-day money-back guarantee as to the sets approximate age.  Caution:  Unless you are an experienced collector and can tell the old from the new, please don't order this or any other set - except from a reputable collector who offers a guarantee.  This ware has been heavily reproduced over the years because of its popularity!  There are several varieties of Phoenix Bird - the differences are subtle and most collectors mix them.  I couldn't find my book showing the varieties otherwise I would have included that information.  This is a set for six (missing one cup - I broke that years ago).Here is a list of the pieces included:One 7 1/2" tall Demitasse Coffee Pot (the pot is 3 1/2" in diameter and measures 8" from tip of handle to tip of spout).One Creamer (2 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter)One Covered sugar Bowl (3 3/4" tall x 3" in diameter)Five Cups (2 1/8" tall x 2 1/4" in diameter)Six 4 1/2" saucersComments:  This is as fine a set as you will ever find - the blue color is intense and the pattern sharp.  Don't let the missing cup deter you from adding this set to your collection - I've never seen AN OLD complete set!  Think my price is high?  Try to find another OLD SET like this!IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:  Order with confidence, I offer a 7-day money back guarantee (I don't refund postage & insurance).  For a complete list of my selling & return policies please click on the blue and red "ME" symbol which is located on the right side of each listing under "Meet The Seller" (just behind my user I.D. and feedback number). If you have any questions, please contact me under "ask Seller a question" which is in that same area. Place a Bid!