Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Red and Pink Transferware

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!  


9 comments:

  1. You are indeed well on your way, and it is going to be a lovely table!

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  2. These are beautiful - looks like you are well on your way! I don't have any but admire everyone else's!

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  3. I know you are having fun growing this collection! I also know you will set a beautiful table with these. :-)

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  4. It's beautiful, Phyllis! Enjoy padding your china cabinet with beauty!

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  5. Dear Phyllis,
    I 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

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  6. 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!

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  7. Hi Phyllis,
    Love 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

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  8. 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!

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  9. Oh, 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!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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