Sometimes, an item's desirability is directly proportional to whether or not there's an "Everything Half Off" sign in the booth at the antiques store. Thus, this $10 teapot I'd seen before and was mildly interested in because of the word "Tea" on it suddenly became much more attractive when I realized it could be had for just $5. Fall decor, I think. (And that lovely season can't get here fast enough!)
I'm still finding myself drawn to old restaurant ware, and I loved the smaller luncheon size of this oval plate from Syracuse.
The red border on this plate appealed to me. I wonder which restaurant used this piece? I really must find a book on restaurant ware.
Finally, I was tickled to see a bone china teacup set in a Christmas pattern for just $5. I started looking for these a few years ago and learned individual Christmas teacups just don't appear that often. I felt the rim of the cup and the saucer and was happy both were chip free. A great deal, right?
Alas, no. Can you believe I missed this botched repair job on the handle? How did I let that slip my notice? Oh well, I suppose I can decorate with it or fill it with Christmas potpourri or something. Meanwhile, I learned that I need to remember to check the handle when I'm out teacup shopping!
Sometimes, an item's desirability is directly proportional to whether or not there's an "Everything Half Off" sign in the booth at the antiques store. Thus, this $10 teapot I'd seen before and was mildly interested in because of the word "Tea" on it suddenly became much more attractive when I realized it could be had for just $5. Fall decor, I think. (And that lovely season can't get here fast enough!)
I'm still finding myself drawn to old restaurant ware, and I loved the smaller luncheon size of this oval plate from Syracuse.
The red border on this plate appealed to me. I wonder which restaurant used this piece? I really must find a book on restaurant ware.
Finally, I was tickled to see a bone china teacup set in a Christmas pattern for just $5. I started looking for these a few years ago and learned individual Christmas teacups just don't appear that often. I felt the rim of the cup and the saucer and was happy both were chip free. A great deal, right?
Alas, no. Can you believe I missed this botched repair job on the handle? How did I let that slip my notice? Oh well, I suppose I can decorate with it or fill it with Christmas potpourri or something. Meanwhile, I learned that I need to remember to check the handle when I'm out teacup shopping!
I feel your disappointment when I looked at that photo of the handle. Bummer! I've had the same thing happen.
ReplyDeleteLove your bargains! and was really feeling a bit jealous when I saw your Christmas tea cup, and then my heart sank when you shared the poorly repaired handle. Well, it will be a nice holiday decoration at least. They were bad for not adding 'as is' to the price tag to alert you to the damage.
ReplyDeleteYou finds are neat.
ReplyDeleteI made the egg salad and gave it an "A".
all in all great finds...any tea cup is still a good cup at the end of the day! That fall inspired tea pot is neat and love the unique plate.
ReplyDeleteSince it is for Christmas decor - tie a wired red ribbon right there and you will be able to forget about that crack.
ReplyDeletesuch a shame about holly teacup, it's a lovely pattern
ReplyDeleteSorry about the tea cup handle. I bet you could find something crafty to do with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds - I especially love that teapot!
ReplyDeleteLove that teapot, Angela! You've done it again - what a great shopper of treasures you are,
ReplyDeleteJoanie
Bargains are always a fun thing. I actually have that Christmas teacup without the botched repair job and often use it for decoration or in pictures.
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