The Garden of China Flowers
A friend of mine’s aunt said that “drinking tea from a thick pottery mug was as good as a slap in the face”. Whilst I don’t necessarily feel quite so strongly about drinking tea from an alternative, I do believe that there is nothing nicer than drinking tea from a fine porcelain cup. I think it is elegant, and keeps alive the fine tradition of taking elevenses or afternoon tea in a gracious fashion. In a world of utility, there is a certain charm in taking tea from a beautifully designed cup, painted with elegant flowers and gilt.
The theme for "Smile on Saturday" on the 13th of May is "mugs & co.", and I have opted for the "&co." by photographing a selection of some of my English china trios. I thought a selection of fine English bone china tea cups, decorated with beautiful flowers, would suit the theme. These cups are dedicated to the memory of Bella abella7460236 who was my beautiful and kind Flickr friend, with whom I first bonded over these very teacups. I hope you like my choice for the theme, and that it makes you smile!
Top row, left to right:
“Harvest Bouquet” made by Royal Albert, “Royal Vale” made by Colclough, “Minuet” made by Roslyn China, “Tulips” made by Royal Doulton and “Foley Tulips” made by Foley China
Second row, left to right:
Unnamed pattern made by Royal Stafford, “Flora” made by Royal Doulton, “Trixy” made by Royal Doulton, “Hydrangea” made by Paragon China and “Sweet Romance” made by Roslyn China.
Third row, left to right:
Unnamed pattern made by Vale Bone China, “Gillian” made by Royal Doulton, unnamed pattern made by Colclough, “Moss Rose” made by Royal Doulton and “Ivy Lea” made by Royal Doulton.
Bottom row, left to right:
Unnamed pattern made by Tuscan China, unnamed pattern made by Royal Albert, “Lavender Rose” made by Royal Albert, “April Showers” (blue variation) made by Royal Albert and unnamed pattern made by Colclough.
The Garden of China Flowers
A friend of mine’s aunt said that “drinking tea from a thick pottery mug was as good as a slap in the face”. Whilst I don’t necessarily feel quite so strongly about drinking tea from an alternative, I do believe that there is nothing nicer than drinking tea from a fine porcelain cup. I think it is elegant, and keeps alive the fine tradition of taking elevenses or afternoon tea in a gracious fashion. In a world of utility, there is a certain charm in taking tea from a beautifully designed cup, painted with elegant flowers and gilt.
The theme for "Smile on Saturday" on the 13th of May is "mugs & co.", and I have opted for the "&co." by photographing a selection of some of my English china trios. I thought a selection of fine English bone china tea cups, decorated with beautiful flowers, would suit the theme. These cups are dedicated to the memory of Bella abella7460236 who was my beautiful and kind Flickr friend, with whom I first bonded over these very teacups. I hope you like my choice for the theme, and that it makes you smile!
Top row, left to right:
“Harvest Bouquet” made by Royal Albert, “Royal Vale” made by Colclough, “Minuet” made by Roslyn China, “Tulips” made by Royal Doulton and “Foley Tulips” made by Foley China
Second row, left to right:
Unnamed pattern made by Royal Stafford, “Flora” made by Royal Doulton, “Trixy” made by Royal Doulton, “Hydrangea” made by Paragon China and “Sweet Romance” made by Roslyn China.
Third row, left to right:
Unnamed pattern made by Vale Bone China, “Gillian” made by Royal Doulton, unnamed pattern made by Colclough, “Moss Rose” made by Royal Doulton and “Ivy Lea” made by Royal Doulton.
Bottom row, left to right:
Unnamed pattern made by Tuscan China, unnamed pattern made by Royal Albert, “Lavender Rose” made by Royal Albert, “April Showers” (blue variation) made by Royal Albert and unnamed pattern made by Colclough.