Greetings! ...from Kimberly Shaw

T. Potts China Shop Teapot

"T. Potts China Shop," the name alone is charming and whimsical. Part of the "English Life" collection designed by Barry Smith and Barbara Wooton exclusively for Wade, England. Wade is known for their whimsical pottery and porcelain figurines,  and this China Shop tea pot is no exception. It's part of a collection of teapots where I've seen an Antique Shop, Flower Shop, General Store, Railway Station, Conservatory, Fish 'n Chips shop, Post Office, Pet Store, and Queen Victoria Pub, but this one is my favorite with the name "T. Potts China Shop" adding to the charm.

The activity inside of the China shop can be seen from all four sides, and the details are almost comical.

Newly listed in my Vintage Etsy shop where it's hoping to be reunited with the other great pieces in this charming collection.

Vintage Tea Party

So I'll be honest here, this is nothing more than a little same-less self promotion of a new section in my vintage Etsy shop called "Vintage Tea Party." I love tea parties, but to save me from having to purchase another shelf or china cabinet, I'm passing on some pieces I haven't used.  Aren't they all adorable?  Each is very different from the other, yet they all serve the same purpose.

The Blue Willow teacups are from Japan made of very fine porcelain during the "Post War" era (1945- ) and have an amazing stamp of an Asian woman in the bottom, seen when held up to the light, called a lithophane.

The mini violet creamer from Lefton holds  just the right amount of milk for two teacups when a bit is required for a rich black tea. The clear glass luncheon/snack set is my personal favorite with its charming teardrop design.  All the way from Czechoslovakia, this very pretty teacup with a pheasant surrounded by colorful flowers tapers to an octagonal base.

 

Claremont Teacup

By Nikko, Japan, in the mid to late 80's, this pattern is now discontinued.

Very late to Martha and Terri's Teacup Tuesday party, especially considering I'm on the west coast, I thought I'd join in the fun anyway with so many lovely teacups to visit.

Serving in Vintage Style

Charming vintage serving pieces now available in my new vintage etsy shop KimberlysVintage

Forest Green Anchor Hocking Sandwich Glass

 
I just discovered this little forest green custard dish is Anchor Hocking's version of Sandwich glass produced from 1939 to 1964.  They are easily found today as they were used as promotional items at grocery stores and gas stations, and may have been included free in boxes of Crystal Wedding brand oats.

What's harder to find, and saught after by colletors, are compliment pieces like Anchor Hocking's forest green Sandwich glass Cream and Sugar Set.

The pattern "Sandwich Glass" refers to glassware produced by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts between the 1820's and 1880's.

This Cream & Sugar would look stunning on a table for Christmas, and the little custard dish would work perfectly for jam with scones or biscuits.  If this adorable set is your cup of tea, I'm just made the lovely trio available for sale in my new Etsy shop KimberlysVintage.