Before the invention of the dripolator, percolator and the expresso machine, the roasted and ground coffee beans were placed in a pot, and hot water was added, to infuse the water with the coffee. After the coffee had brewed it was ready for pouring, a similar process to that used to make tea now.

It was not until the invention of the percolator in the late 19th century, that use of the coffee pot began to decline.

From the early 18th century to the end of the 19th century, coffee pots were produced in silver, silver plate and by most more...

Crown Devon was a British pottery manufacturer that was founded in the late 19th century in the town of Devonport, England. The company, originally known as "Fieldings," was established in 1878, and it produced a wide range of ceramic items, including tableware, vases, and figurines. In the early 20th century, the company changed its name to "Crown Devon" to reflect its growing reputation for producing high-quality, hand-painted porcelain.

Throughout the early 20th century, Crown Devon established a reputation for producing high-quality, hand-painted porcelain with intricate designs. The company's porcelain was known for its delicate and more...

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Eight Crown Devon, England Art Deco cobalt & gilt demitasse…

Art Deco Crown Devon Demitasse Cup Set

Eight Crown Devon, England Art Deco cobalt & gilt demitasse cups & saucers

Eleven piece Crown Devon coffee set comprising coffee pot, 4…

Crown Devon 11-Piece Coffee Set with Pot, Cups, and Sugar Bowl

Eleven piece Crown Devon coffee set comprising coffee pot, 4 cups & saucers, jug & sugar bowl

Art deco Crown Devon coffee set 13 piece set, comprising of 1…

Art Deco Crown Devon Coffee Set - 13 Pieces

Art deco Crown Devon coffee set 13 piece set, comprising of 1 coffee pot and 6 coffee cups & saucers

Crown Devon porcelain demitasse and saucer, decorated with…

Birds in Landscape Demitasse and Saucer with Silver Mount

Crown Devon porcelain demitasse and saucer, decorated with birds in landscape, in tones of yellow, blue and pink, with gilt sterling silver mount, (2)

An Art Deco Crown Devon, afternoon tea set, comprising a large…

Art Deco Crown Devon Tea Set

An Art Deco Crown Devon, afternoon tea set, comprising a large circular platter, a coffee pot, sugar pot, milk jug, a set of six coffee cups and saucers and six circular dessert bowls, the platter 38.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Christies on…

Art Deco Crown Devon boxed demitasse service comprising of 6…

Art Deco Crown Devon Demitasse Set with Box, 1930s

Art Deco Crown Devon boxed demitasse service comprising of 6 cups and saucers and 6 spoons, circa 1930

Crown Devon demitasse & a porcelain plaque 19.3 cm wide

Crown Devon Demitasse & Porcelain Plaque Set

Crown Devon demitasse & a porcelain plaque 19.3 cm wide