American Dinnerware Book Review

Top 2. Feb 23, 2005 6:09 AM

» Red - Re: do you collect American Dinnerware?

In response to do you collect American Dinnerware? posted by desertblue:

Jill,

What a great review of Linda's book. It looks like she's covered a lot in it. Linda is very knowledgeable about antique dinnerware. I love her topic and it sounds like I'd love her book.

I collect a few thing. It's kind of a hodge-podge. I started out collecting green depression glass and have many pieces in different patterns. Then, people started giving me pieces for birthdays and other special occasions. At Valentine's this year, my husband bought me a cup & saucer made in India. It was made by Hitkari Potteries.

I more or less pick up pieces that catches my eye. I have a collection of 30 cups & saucers that sits on top of my cupboards in the kitchen. My china cabinet is full of beautiful pieces such as Limoges and even a handpainted bowl that is signed from 1908.

On top of all my china, I have an extensive postcard collection that I often use as graphics on my articles here at the Suite.

Your collection sounds wonderful. I'm so glad you read Linda's book and wrote this great review.

-- posted by Red

Top 3. Feb 23, 2005 7:46 AM

» jerrib - Great review, Jill

Sounds like Linda's book is a winner.

-- posted by jerrib

Top 4. Feb 23, 2005 9:00 AM

» Fort_Spunky - Thank you, Jill

What a pleasant surprise this morning to find that you have reviewed my ebook! Thank you for the favorable review. I'm glad that you enjoyed reading it and hope that the information will continue to be useful for you. Collecting dinnerware, in my opinion, is so much fun. There's always something new to find and more to learn about it.

And thank you to Mary and Jerri, too, two of my faithful readers and supporters. I appreciate all of you!

Jill, I loved hearing about your collection and Mary's, too.

Linda

-- posted by Fort_Spunky

Top 5. Feb 23, 2005 1:56 PM

» desertblue - Re: Re: do you collect American Dinnerware?

In response to Re: do you collect American Dinnerware? posted by Red:

Hi Mary. I LOVE looking at people's teacup collections. I have a few that I love, but I make myself use them. it's fun to look for nice tea and saucer sets, but the prices are also going on. Do you have any bone china? What do your favorite teacups look like?

tell me about your Limoges!

My 'display' stuff is my Milk Glass and Ironstone assortment, since the white really sets off the Atomic Age components in my black and white kitchen/dining area.

-- posted by desertblue

Top 6. Feb 23, 2005 1:56 PM

» desertblue - Re: Great review, Jill

In response to Great review, Jill posted by jerrib:

Thanks, Jerri. I really enjoyed Linda's book. smile

-- posted by desertblue

Top 7. Feb 23, 2005 1:58 PM

» desertblue - Re: Thank you, Jill

In response to Thank you, Jill posted by Fort_Spunky:

Hey, no promblem Linda! You should consider a part two about other dinnerware lines. there is just so much to know and you make it easy to get a handle on. smile

What are your personal faves to collect, BTW?

-- posted by desertblue

Top 8. Feb 27, 2005 8:20 PM

» Red - Re: Re: Re: do you collect American Dinnerware?

In response to Re: Re: do you collect American Dinnerware? posted by desertblue:

Jill,

I've found that if you don't use bone china, it deteriorates and when you wash it, it breaks. I've had that experience several times, so now do get my cups and saucers down to have a cup of tea now and then. It feels good to drink out of them for no special reason.

I have a lovely white cup and saucer with the picture of an English thatched cottage on it. It is my favorite. Another favorite is one that is black with a pink orchid on the saucer and on the inside of the cup.

I have lots of teacups with roses on them and then the one from India, which is my latest addition.

I have a square plate that has two parrots painted on it. It is a favorite as well. It belonged to my grandmother. She got it as a wedding gift. I'm not even sure if it was new then. One of these days I will have to get it out of the china cabinet and do some research on it.

One of the dishes I have in the Limoges is a white background with pale green on it and pink roses. It has a scalloped edge and gold trim. It is my favorite Limoges piece.

Here is one of my pieces. It's the only picture I have on my computer. <img src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/508...">

I have a jardinere that has pink around the scalloped edge and around the bottom. On the white background in between, it has pink roses with green leaves. I love it, but it has aged terribly.

Thanks for sharing. Do you have Limoges? If so, let me know what some of yours are like.

-- posted by Red

Top 9. Mar 1, 2005 11:33 AM

» desertblue - Re: Re: Re: Re: do you collect American Dinnerware?

In response to Re: Re: Re: do you collect American Dinnerware? posted by Red:

Hi Mary. That is good info on bone china - I didn't know it was better to use it than just set it aside! I like using my pieces in any case, but that is good info to file away.

Your cups and plates sound lovely! I have a gorgeous bone china tall tea cup with roses that I use every morning. It's cracked, so I don't mind using it to death. It's till very attractive!

Your jardinere looks amazing. What a great treasure! Where do you display it?

I have a few Limoges - a gravy boat, a butter pat and a pretty asparagus server. I am always looking for more Limoges but everything I see around seems to be cracked these days (except the ones on eBay).

-- posted by desertblue