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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Transferware Teapot

 
 
 
 
From wikipedia:

Transferware is a style of ceramics including pottery, dinnerware, and other delicate items. It uses transfer printing, a decorative technique which was developed in England in the mid-18th century, particularly around the Staffordshire region.

I fell in love with Transferware about a year ago and began collecting teacups
in different patterns.  Only one teacup per pattern.
But something was missing, a teapot.
On our road trip I started looking for a teapot, but didn't find one that wasn't
damaged, wrong color, or too spendy.
After arriving home I searched on etsy.com
and found just what I was looking for.

On the bottom it says "Made in England".
The castle is Farnham Castle in 1792.
Those are the only markings, but then
I don't buy for markings.
Long ago I decided when I buy it is just because I love it.
That is my personal philosophy when I visit an antique shop
or any other shopping.  I really must just love it.
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20 comments:

  1. PinkPeonyJune 28, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Very pretty shaped teapot to add to your collection.

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  2. ZinniaJune 28, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I love your teapot. I have the same philosophy to buy only what I like whether it's designe or not. I wish you a nice weekend! . Zinnia

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  3. Merisi in ViennaJune 28, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    That is one gorgeous teapot, Marilyn!

    I own a few pieces of Transferware china, collected at flea markets mostly. I found the saucer in this picture series in the South of France.

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  4. Time Traveling in CostumeJune 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I have really been attracted to the pink or red transferware of late, and I would have definitely grabbed this teapot if I saw it. I'm going antiquing w/ friends this Sat before we head over to Paris in a Cup for tea, so now I am giving you credit for adding to that desire to buy some. Yes, I mean I'm blaming you for pushing me over the edge. :D
    Val

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  5. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Your teapot is so pretty. I just love transferware. I so like your idea of one cup and saucer each in a different transferware pattern. Do you have a general colour scheme?

    Farnham Castle, funnily enough, is only about 25 miles from my house. It has been on my Bucket List.

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  6. Karen's PlaceJune 28, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I can see why you fell for this transferware teapot and it's soft color and unique shape. Looks like it belongs in this setting. Nice find.

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  7. Kathy WalkerJune 28, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Lovely, teapot. I am happy that you were able to add it to your collection of teacups!

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  8. La Tea DahJune 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful! I love it and know you will serve many delightful cups of tea from it.

    I have a blue transfer ware teapot. I like your red one better!!!

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  9. parTea ladyJune 28, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love your new transferware teapot. I have a pink cups in the Old British Castles pattern and would also like to add a teapot.

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  10. StephJune 28, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Love, LOVE that settng!!! You've won my blog giveaway. Congratulations!

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  11. JoyJune 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    So pretty! I'm with you, buy things because you LIKE them! Enjoy the lovely teapot.

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  12. relevanttealeafJune 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    It's just lovely, Marilyn! In all my collection of dishware, I don't have a single piece of transferware. I might have to remedy that! ;-)

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  13. RosemaryJune 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    You have a real treasure! The transferware teapot that I have is in very sad shape... a yardsale purchase made by my mother years ago.... I have it on a high shelf so you don't notice all the imperfections!

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  14. Linda PJune 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    That is a beautiful teapot. I love
    transferware china because of the
    places depicted and collect plates which I use all the time.
    I even saw some for sale on a second-hand stall in a local town in Italy. Sadly I couldn't buy them.

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  15. bethJune 28, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    do you collect other transfer ware items ?
    plates, platters etc ?

    love the teapot !!!

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  16. Yellow Rose ArborJune 28, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    It's beautiful! I can see why you love it! You will enjoy it for a long time!

    Katherine

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  17. TracyJune 29, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    And very easy to see why you love this one, Marilyn! I love the red transferware best, although that rarer purple is excpetional too. And like you, I buy something because I love it...just gotta love it. ;o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

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  18. JeanieJuly 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    This pot reminds me of my grandmother's pattern a bit -- Johnson Bros. Strawberry something. I love the colors.

    And yes, I agree. I really must love it.

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  19. Angela McRaeJuly 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I like and share your philosophy on this! Sounds like the perfect teapot for you.

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  20. LoriJuly 3, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely! Very elegant. ALso love the setting in the pergola.

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