Friday, January 23, 2015

An unexpected gift of teawares

This week I had a meeting with one of our clients, and as soon as I sat down at the table, she placed this sugar and creamer in front of me and asked if I still collect teawares. "Yes ma'am, I sure do," I said, and she told me she is cleaning out some things and wanted to give me this cheerful yellow creamer and sugar set that belonged to her late husband's grandmother. Can you believe that?

Even though I call this woman a "client," which technically she is because I'm assisting her with a project, I consider her more of a friend since I've known her for nearly 30 years now. I was so touched that she wanted me to have these pieces. I like the shape of the handles on this lidded sugar bowl.

And the creamer is lovely as well, with its gold design around the middle reminding me of lace. Each piece is about 2-1/2 inches tall, and I think they'll blend just beautifully with lots of my teawares, including the Royal Winton Welbeck Chintz I decorate with each spring.

The backstamp says "Goldcastle, Made in Japan," and that's a new name in china to me. It's fun to have a new company to research, and it's even more fun to have a treasured gift from a friend thoughtful enough to share some teawares!

14 comments:

  1. What a thoughtful friend! Your "new" sugar and creamer is lovely.

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  2. Those are so pretty! And how special that your friend wanted you to have them.

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  3. How charming!I can't wait to see how you decorate with them.

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  4. A lovely surprise for you!
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  5. I love the 'rest of the story' that goes with this pretty set. Makes them extra special!

    Janet P.

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  6. How kind of your friend/client! She knows you well and honors you with her special gift. The lacy gold work around the middle of the pieces is my favorite part of this pair. I hope your weekend is filled with pleasant moments!

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  7. A kind and thoughtful friend to gift you with the cream and sugar, a pretty pattern too.

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  8. Very nice! Love the butter yellow colour.

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  9. A pretty surprise. A thoughtful gift to a kindred spirit!

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  10. What a lovely, thoughtful, and beautiful gift.

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  11. So pretty and so thoughtful, Angela. I think it's so nice that you will be able to give them a new home and create new memories too. Enjoy, Joanie

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