I am so excited to join my new friend, Marie's Heirloom party! I have quite a few heirloom pieces that I absolutely love, so naturally I'm jumping at the chance to show them again!
I'll give you a little history before we get to the good stuff. When I was younger, my parents went to antique malls and shops a lot. I didn't get it ... then I got older and started going to thrift stores to find home decor, clothing, you name it - I just wanted to save some money! My eye was always drawn to the china. I mean, really, how elegant is a tea cup and saucer? Pretty classy, if you ask me. I've been very fortunate to find nice china pieces at antique shops and even thrift stores.
My favorites are definitely those that belonged to my grandparents (from all four, I think) and their parents. Amazing. Most of what I chose to show is china, although I have a lot of different things. You can just look through my blog ... I have quite a few posts dedicated to my heirlooms!
So, here we go! I truly hope you enjoy!!!
This is a tea set that I love ... Ironstone, Bellegay.
I also have 4 matching tea cups and saucers ... I believe this pattern is from the '70s.
Love this tea cup ... so delicate, so elegant.
A Hall teapot ... don't you love these?
A Depression Glass juicer ... I'm so glad my family holds on to things!
A little pitcher.
The tea cup that started it all ...
I say that because one day, I happend to find a sugar bowl and 4 plates that match this ... at Goodwill. After telling my mother, she found out that my aunt still had a few pieces of this at her house. Score!!!
I have a beautiful platter, a few bowls, a few more plates and ...
You have some great pieces Jennifer! Love the teacups and saucers. Do you actually use them? I don't but I sure like to look at them. :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful... but I LOVE your depression glass juicer! I had a friend that used to collect those! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave you checked your juicer to see if it is vaseline glass? If you put it under a black light and it glows its vaseline glass............Jo
ReplyDeleteJuicer and crochet--wonderful ! Love the rooster glasses too!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, but then I am an antiques dealer. Enjoyed your sharing. TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteYou have some beautiful things! I especially love the china set that started it all! The pattern is gorgeous. I love that little glass pitcher too. Thanks for sharing your pretties and have a loveleigh evening.
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How precious to have so many lovely things that belonged to family - I love how it always keeps memories alive.
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Hello Jennifer - thank you for joining the party! You have some fabulous heirlooms! I especially like the shot glasses and that pitcher made my heart skip a beat! The floral pattern and gold detailing is exquisite.
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Thank you for sharing Jennifer. Ciao Rita
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lovely treasures to behold!..i wouldn't mind adding that sweet little creamer to my collection!!
ReplyDeleteLove the teacup...you should check my post, you can spot them there too. Your pitcher is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love china, too. Your pieces are lovely and I especially love that Hall teapot! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them with us!
I used to have that china! Don't hate me but I bought a box of it (service for 12) at a church rummage sale for $5! I later sold it at an auction when I was moving and made a pretty penny from it.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer :)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how we become like our parents as we get older. I love your all your pieces, but I covet the juicer! I've been looking for one like it for quite a while now.
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Such beautiful treasures!
ReplyDeleteHey Jennifer. You are correct in your trivia answer. I need your mailing address please. OliveRue@yahoo.com Love your heirlooms too.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful china pieces! I would have loved to have had my grandpa's juicer! He always told me stories about his good orange juice. :o)
ReplyDeleteSincerely ~ Tricia Anne
What treasures! I adore the little shot glasses. So cute. My grandma had the same juicer. She used it everytime she made lemonade. Thank you for sharing that memory with me. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou have lots of treasures. Love the tea cups.. Also the juicer is fun. Great memories I remember with a juicer like that my Mother used. Love the dollies.. so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your pretty treasures. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying seeing everyone's heirlooms. I love the little pitcher the best.
ReplyDeleteI've seen your china set before and love it also. The maker is Mt Clemens, and the pattern is Mildred. If you are looking for more you can find it on Ebay, sometimes at a very good price.
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