Saturday, January 28, 2012

I Love White Lace and Ironstone Pitchers

I collect ironstone-especially pitchers.  I don't know what my fascination wth pitchers is.  At one time, I collected any kind-aluminum, enamel, porcelain, glass...all kinds, all colors.  Of course, I've found my true love...WHITE!


Don't you just love the detail?  I'm not sure about the floral design.  I don't have a green thumb like so many of you, but I do enjoy them-especially on white ironstone:) 
I don't really care if they are the real "McCoy" or not.  I just love the look that has passed the test of time-some with cracked glaze...some discolored...some slightly imperfect or chipped...it doesn't matter.  I'll snag an ironstone bargain anyday!
The bottom is marked "Real.Ironstone.China" by Wm. Adams & Sons England.  Can anyone tell me about this?


This is a little creamer that I picked up at the flea market last weekend for $1.  I would have paid $5:)


Love, love these crocheted doilies, a find from an estate that we bought out.  I worry that the beautiful talent was lost with my granny.  She loved color.  Of course, I prefer white!  As a young adult, I thought she was "tacky."  Now, I treasure every piece I inherited-just knowing that those stiff, arthritic hands created such beauty is beyond me!  My daughter has tried knitting.  Maybe we didn't lose it all!
A lace tablecloth that my mama made-not crocheted, but nonetheless beautiful!

I'll share my newest ironstone pieces in the near future.



4 comments:

  1. I love your finds!. Isn't it all such fun?

    I saw your generous comment on my blog, and I am emailing you.

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  2. It's me again-

    Would you be willing to email me, and I can then email you back?

    My email address is in a link on my blog-

    Laura
    White Spray Paint-

    PS- Your small town sounds wonderful.
    What a blessing.

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  3. Thank you for stopping by my Blog. It's nice to meet new gals on here.Good luck with your Blog!!! Love the doilies :)
    xxx Liz

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