Karen's Cottage and Castle

Friday, January 9, 2015

A Vintage Cauldon Rose Tea

Welcome Teacup Lovers to

"A Vintage Cauldon Rose Tea"!

I do hope all is going well for you at the beginning of this exciting new year.

During the first week of December when I was supposed to be Christmas shopping I had a little diversion to Goodwill.

I fell in love with this tea set entitled "Cauldon"and it is Made in England.

At first sight I was quite sure it was made in Bavaria or Germany. But I was wrong.

The gold trim, mini roses and blue flowers stole my heart.

Don't you love the pedestal base on the cup?

Hubby said our favourite line, "Get it or regret it". So the decision was made.

Isn't he a keeper? (Oh yes, I encouraged him to purchase a larger T.V. this week and he is ecstatic... why do men love T.V.'s?)

Maybe he thinks that I'm a keeper too!

The teacups were reasonably priced at $3.99 each.

The tea cups had been put together with tea plates as saucers and when I got home I switched each teacup. Can you see the difference?

I believe the tea plates have the scalloped edge and the saucer is round (with spoon).

There were three cups in total and two extra saucers. Not in perfect condition but then, neither am I.

The sugar bowl is such a dainty shape although

it was missing the lid. Today I thought we could use it as a vase .

Would you like some Purdy's chocolates with a cup of peppermint tea? Mmmm....

The set was without a teapot or creamer

but it mixes well with my other rosy china patterns.

I will keep up the treasure hunt for more Rose Cauldon China and isn't January the perfect month to do just that?

Thank you for visiting me today sweet tea friends

for

"A Vintage Cauldon Rose Tea"!

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Karen

This week I will be joining these beautiful blogspots:

Bernideen's ~http://blog.bernideens.com/

Friends Sharing Tea

Beverly ~http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
Pink Saturday

Martha ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com

Tea on Tuesday

Ruth~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi~http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca

Teacup Tuesday

and Judith - http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/

for Mosaic Monday

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 3, 2015

A Snowdrop Tea Time

Welcome Teacup Lovers to

"A Snowdrop Tea Time!"

Today I am sharing the January Royal Albert Flower of the Month series entitled "Snowdrops" (which you seen before.)
It's name is so perfect for January.

The teacup is very special to me because my sweet mother gave it to me for my birthday many years ago.

I have gradually collected the teacup, luncheon plate and cake plate.

As I am taking my final pics for this post, the snow is just starting to cover the ground. Snowflakes are so relaxing.

On my thrifting adventures I have managed to find two other Royal Albert Teacups of the month (October and December). Now only 9 more to find.
Do you enjoy adding to your collections?