Second photo is some of the hand-painted china from Bavaria & Austria. They are beautiful. These were my 3 favorites. I have 7 that he gave me. The one in the middle came with a tiered candy dish (or for whatever) and a tea pitcher, all hand done. The roses are exquisite especially on the one on the left with the bright colors. They almost glisten with dew-drops. I'm going to hang them in my cottage when I decide where to arrange paintings, etc., on the wall. I added another china cabinet - an old hard rock maple Pennsylvania House reproduction from way back - probably in the 30's or 40's - it belonged to the family. I'll have to get a photo of it when I get everything arranged. Can't decide whether to paint it or not. It's nice and am putting it in my living room with vintage plates. My mom is giving me her Blue Willow dishes that she got when she got married - my grandmother bought them with Gold Bond or Green Stamps. My folks have been married 53 years so that tells ya how old they are.
WHAT IS THIS NEXT ITEM!!! I need help. I bought this at an estate sale back in the summer. I've done all the research that I can. I know it's some kind of Toby pitcher. It stands about 10" tall and about 11-12" wide and his hat is the lid. It is some kind of pottery or ceramic. I know that it was purchased in England about 20-25 years ago. Could be just some kind of decorator pottery? It has no marks on the bottom - nothing. I only paid $10 for it. I've been collecting neat pitchers, didn't know I was, but I have been having my eye out for them. I also ran across an "Old Sleepy Eye" pitcher - it's blue/white also, and I did some research on it, too and found out it's worth about $85-$100. I saw some in Round Top for $200-$300, but I know they were way-overpriced. I think I paid about $10 for that one, too. SHoulda had a picture of it, but maybe some other time.
That's all for the day - if you know of anyone who can help me with this pitcher, let me know. I guess I could investigate some of the antique places here in my town and see if anyone knows about this Toby pitcher.
We had an electrical storm last weekend at the farm and it knocked out the telephone service and my DSL. Did I have a surge protector hooked up to them? No - dumb me. I knew I needed to get one, but have been putting it off. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR ELECTRONICS PROTECTED!!! This wasn't the first time. We've had a computer knocked out before by lightning (& it DID have a surge protector). Anyway, I'm getting off the subject. I finally was able to get service people out there yesterday and got those repaired. Luckily, we only had our laptop with us at the farm that weekend, and so it was not hooked up at the time!
Well, I hope everyone is doing okay - I've been major busy this week and have not had much time for blogging. Wish I could have a little more hyper-energy like Margo the Robolady. She manages to work, blog, keep house, take care of family, AND do all her projects and look great while doing it! Whew - she makes me tired, but wish I could do it, too...
It promises to be a busy weekend. #2 son is moving back home for awhile. Princess is already griping about sharing the bathroom again. She leaves all her fu-fu stuff out and he leaves towels & underwear on the floor. I try to stay out of there. They are reponsible for cleaning up after themselves. I quit doing that a long time ago!
It's supposed to rain - and I hope they can get everything moved back home from his apartment without getting it wet! He's had a month to do this, but of course waits until the last minute.
Well, gotta run & get busy - have a good rest of the week. I'll check back with you - blessing to you all- Vickie
