Thursday, January 27, 2011

Teacup Thursday

We're joining Miss Spenser today for Teacup Thursday and are sharing a beautiful set of vintage violet teacups inherited from our dear Aunt Hilda. Note the brilliant colors of these lustre teacups and saucers and the heavy gold accents around the rim, base, and handles. They are marked on the bottom of the saucers, Royal Sealy China Japan. There is a great deal of sentiment and beauty within these teacups, currently on display in the tea room. If teacups could talk, they would share an interesting story to be sure. I know that my Aunt traveled frequently so it's quite possible that these were a souvenir or simply a discovery in a local market.

7 comments:

Linda Jennings said...

These are beautiful teacups. And, they are extra special because they were inherited from your dear aunt.

Denise said...

Beautiful,I do Love them.What a prize from your Aunt.My favorite color too.Please drop by my post for Tea.I'm also joining Miss Spenser.

Linda said...

Those are beautiful teacups.

Kimberly said...

WOW! A whole set of 6 Violet teacups! They are absolutely divine, and what a wonderful treasure from your Aunt. So nice meeting you on this Teacup Thursday.

Marilyn Miller said...

Their beautiful and I love the vibrant color of the violets. I can only imagine you must really treasure these beautiful cups.

Bernideen said...

These teacups are exceptional! It is February now and that's the birthday flower - so lovely!

Naomi {Sweet Violet Bride} said...

Those violet teacups are absolutely beautiful!!!