Nov 1, 2010

UNUSUAL TEA TREASURES!



Hello Tea Cup Lovers! Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 35 with Terri and Martha. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to getting back to normal. Sharing our tea cups! (Is that normal?)
I am excited to show you some new pretties. I am in the process of taking off Halloween and putting up Thanksgiving decorations. It feels like Christmas every time I open a bin and discover what I purchased last year! Oh and to my surprise, I found more tea cups! I love it when that happens.





The ones I am sharing with you today are so different from the many others you may have seen in my collection.The very first one is a Haviland Limoges! (Be still my heart!) Just look at the saucer! Have you ever seen any thing like it? Only Limoges, could pull this off. It has a slightly fluted round cup with a kicked loop handle shaped like a ribbon. Beautiful, if I do say so myself!





Cup No. 2 is also a Limoges. It is a rare left-handled cup with an ornate loop handle that looks more like it has been made in gold metal, not porcelain china. I even found a date for this cup c.1983. It is very large and spectacular.


Cup No. 3 is also Haviland Limoges. A very different style for them. It is a slightly waisted tapered cup with unusual angular rustic. The handle is slightly angular. Very pretty!




Cup No 4 is from Denmark. It is so fine that when you hold it to the light, it has a lace designed, only seen in the light. I am not sure if you can see it, but the top of the handle has a smiling face, looking up at you. It is so cute! You can tell I am quite pleased with my new found (under basement) treasures!




The very top picture is a fruit bowl I use in the fall. Perfect shape don't you think? I want to thank all the new ladies who have joined my blog and are now part of the party. It is so fun to go and see your beautiful homes and tea cups. It is like opening a magazine with all it's treasures. Only, unlike the magazine I know you, which makes it so much for fun!


I just had to show thise Venetian glass, it is so beautiful, it must be shared. You know what to do with Mr. Linky.



Thank you so much for always being there for me. Please let me know, if you have an prayer needs. I would love to bring your requests to the Lord. Blessings!

40 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and elegant Tea Cup dear Martha!!!

Kisses and hugs.

The Charm of Home said...

Beautiful tea cups Martha! I love how you display them with the jewelery. I am going to have to try that.
Sherry

nancy said...

Love them all. I like the last one and it is so unique. I have a new blog up Called My Entertainment Corner. I am doing challenges too. Today is Monday music. Take care! Nancy

Unknown said...

Such beautiful teacups - thank you for sharing!

Uptown Antiques said...

Martha, I love your tea cups! I used to have a square Alka Bavaria? that was teal and gold and was to die for!

Bookie said...

All lovely cups but the one with ruffled saucer does take the prize! Happy November ahead, Martha.

Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...

Martha, love your teacups!!!

I'm having a giveaway of some beautiful teapot teaspoons -- check it out if you're interested (ends tomorrow afternoon)

www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hi Martha,

Love the cup with the ruffled edge! That venetian glass is beautiful!

Debbie

Jocelyn said...

Such gorgeous teacups! And what a lovely piece of Venetian glass. Thanks for hosting Teacup Tuesday.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

parTea lady said...

The cups are all gorgeous, but the first is really stunning with that wonderful shape. The jewelry is great too. I love that bug pin with the coral(?) and also the strand of pearls.

The pretty glass is unique too.

Patti said...

As always, Martha, your teacups are all lovely. I especially, like you, love the Limoges one. I don't have any Limoges...one day though.

Also, I always enjoy seeing your lovely "bling." You have SUCH beautiful jewelry.

And that glass IS beautiful. So unique.

Have a lovely evening.

Love,
Patti

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

love the ruffle edge cup.. looks unique and hard to find one and like always your teacups are just stunning!

Vicki said...

Hi, Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your lovely, unique teacups. Limoges is always so beautiful. Love them all!! Happy November and tea party to you~thank you for being our faithful hostess each week~Vicki

Lady Katherine said...

I just love your cups! How fun to find them it like finding money in a pocket! The Limoges one is so lovely, love the pearls with the white and gold one! All are just lovely! I would love to stop by your home and see how you display all your lovely teacups!! I haven't been visiting lately, a bit under the weather. Hoping to feel better soon!!!

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi Martha,
your tea cups are all just wonderful. I can't tell you which I like best. The Limoges tea cups are so delicate and nice decorated. You own really a huge collection of stunning cups. Thank you for showing your treasures.
Greetings, Johanna

KathyB. said...

As usual, all your teacups are lovely, but you're right, I have never seen a teacup like the Limoges! Beautiful and unique. Imagine , you being surprised by finding teacups in boxes you put away~ you are so funny Martha !

ooglebloops said...

The diner ware caught my eye - I have some of the same pattern. But the other cups are gorgeous!! Teacups and costume jewelry- what could be better!!! I put a link to your post in my Tea on Tuesday post today- http://artfullyooglebloops.blogspot.com/2010/11/sipping-your-tea-today-i-will-have-to.html

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Good morning Martha,
Your teacups are very nice. I think I like the last white and gold one from Denmark best. I like the simplicity of it. The Venetian glass is gorgeous! Lovely post, my friend. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,
Sandi

Dazie said...

This week its hard to choose my favourite! I do like the white set tho.

Thanks for sharing, off to have a browse at some more treasures!
Dazie
x

Unknown said...

Hi Martha!
I am joining in with you today for our Tea Sharing!

I am amazed at how many differing and lovely tea cups there are. I always love coming by to see what you share!

Happy Tea!
Lorena

Terri said...

Gorgeous cups as usual Martha! I love them all. Especially the Limoges. Wow! That is stunning.
Have fun putting up all your Thanksgiving decorations. Show us some pictures please : )
Hugs,
Terri

PeregrineBlue said...

loving your latest post. i especially like the simplicity of the first cup, reminds me of hot chocolate and churros in a spanish cafe i was in years ago. you must send me your address, would like to send a little something.

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Martha,
Just a quick stop in to say Hi!! Love all your tea cups that you shared today but you knew that I would , right ???

Getting ready for a Craft Fair on Saturday!

Hugs,
Debbie

Brenda ~ The Heminger Farmhouse said...

Hi Martha :) Just taking a quick break from my sewing to stop in and say: "Happy Tea Cup Tuesday!!" Lovely cups & pretty bling for us again!

Warmest hugs, Brenda

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Martha,

Love your beautiful Limoges teacup and the Venetian glass ~ don't you find a cup of tea always tastes so much better in a pretty cup.

Hope that you are having a great week
Hugs
Carolyn

pogonip said...

I've always loved teacups but never realized till recently that kindred souls out there in blogland were hosting parties featuring china. Love your wavy-saucered Limoges, btw!

I'm joining in to share the very newest teacups at Meadowsweet Cottage while I sit back and enjoy the other party-goers contributions.

luisa said...

Hi Martha,I´m from Argentina(Chubut.Comodoro Rivadavia).Sorry for my english please!!
I love your blog,is beautiful ALL.Your teacups,your ladies,your decoration ALL!!!Can I follow you?.Because your blog is beautiful and inspires me.Thank you for sharing your images.You can visit me when you want.ADIOS!!!

{oc cottage} said...

I want a basement full of teacups I forgot I had! ;}

m ^..^

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Hello Martha, Great cups!! I love the one in the second photo, the brooch is an amazing match!! You always have such a wonderful presentation, It's always a pleasure to visit:-))
Have a Great Day!
Bella

Auntie Kit said...

Who doesn't love a beautiful teacup. Tea tastes better when contained in such a lovely setting, doesn't it?

Thank you for a lovely post.

Auntie Kit

Marfi-topia said...

just gorgeous!
i think the last tea cup is my favorite one...i'd love to see the lace pattern...
thank for sharing!

Princesa Nadie said...

Dear Martha
Sorry I´m too late this week ,I had problemms with your blog on Tuesday to send a comment so I left and I didn`t return ,excuseme...You are a lovely person and visiting you and watching your tea cups is a pleasure
Love

luisa said...

Martha,thank you for allowing that I should follow you.I am very happy.Blessing too Martha.ADIOS!!

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