This range of  china, Cockatrice pattern # 4863, was first made in the late 1800s. Each piece has been decorated by hand with enamel paints depicting an exotic bird & floral decoration in greens, pinks, reds, blues & browns on a white background.

The is a rare early cup  and saucer set :

1 Cup – 5 cm high x 10.5 cm diameter

1 Saucer – 14 cm diameter 

Minton’s hallmark on the underside, circa 1870s.

Excellent condition, fabulous colours, no damage just a little wear on rim, age is over 150 years