Before October 1st, 2012 I didn't own a single piece of red/pink transferware. Seeing beautiful pieces on blogs such as Aiken House and Gardens and Rose Chintz Cottage, an interest in the dishes began to evolve.
I bought my first piece - an Alfred Meakin teapot in the Tonquin pattern - on October 1st.
My second piece was purchased in November - an Alfred Meakin milk jug.
The third piece, an E-bay purchase, was an oversized "Breakfast Cup" by Alfred Meakin in the Tonquin pattern. Now it was an "official" red transferware collection!
I soon found another breakfast cup by a different manufacturer in a different pattern.
In January of this year I purchased two miniature tureens with trays, perfect for individual servings of soup.
A couple of weeks ago I got two Johnson Brothers teacups on E-bay in the "Old Britain Castles" pattern.
I found eight dinner plates in the Johnson Brothers "Old Britain Castles" pattern at the Christmas Tree Shop, for the great price of $3.99 each. The footed gravy boat and platter came from Home Goods.
The Christmas Tree Shop had round salad plates as well. I found the square/round salad plate on the left at an antique store.
I don't have enough to set a complete table with red/pink transferware yet, but I'm definitely on my way!
You are indeed well on your way, and it is going to be a lovely table!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful - looks like you are well on your way! I don't have any but admire everyone else's!
ReplyDeleteI know you are having fun growing this collection! I also know you will set a beautiful table with these. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Phyllis! Enjoy padding your china cabinet with beauty!
ReplyDeleteDear Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteI love it all. Beautiful and feminine and timeless. I never tire of looking at it. The Tonquin pattern is what I have in New York. It was my mother's and it is in blue and white which I also never tire of. Enjoy your search for more. What fun to have something to hunt for.
Cheers, Ruthie
You definitely are on your way. Since I don't need alot of china and have no place to store, I am just focusing on different transferware teacups. Oh but I would love one milk jug and have one teapot. How fun to see your collection. It is lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your red transferware collection! You got a wonderful start! I probably told you I started collecting the red transferware late last winter and I was lucky to find quite a bit of it here in Florida this winter very reasonably priced. I'll have to put together a post so we can share our finds!
Nancy
Yes you are on your way! And what a great collection you've got. Since I've followed from the first, I'm amazed by how quickly this all has come together. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely, Phyllis! You have some gorgeous pieces! I see very little of it here on the Island {I think Carolyn got it all ;)} so I will have to get back on ebay again. You are well on your way, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi