Today I'm sharing my Red, pink transferware tea cup and saucer made by Ridgway in Staffordshire England.
Queen Victoria
For family tea the Queen would begin pouring tea with the question, "Shall I be Mum?" instead of, "Shall I pour?" This endearing custom continues to this day.
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I love this pattern...there is something about the red that really draws the eye. The queen's gown...stunning! Love this post! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThe teaset is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love red transferware! I wish I had a bigger collection... Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteXO Cindy
Your cup is beautiful. I really love transferware. I hope you have a great evening. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteHow pretty that ree transferware looks, Pat! Also, I've never seen that portrait of Queen Victoria...Gorgeous dress! Don't you wish we still wore such gowns? I'd be in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing both with us.
fondly,
Rett
Thanks for the peak at your transferware tea cup. I didn't know Victoria said that and I think I'll take up the practice. ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteTransferware is always perfect! Queen Victoria was such a wonderful queen!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
R
They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the transferware, Pat. I have some "Country Days" brown transferware that we use at Thanksgiving. Your teacup is lovely.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Pat,
ReplyDeleteLOVE your red teacup, but you knew I would! I adore red transferware as it's my absolute favourite! It is gorgeous!
The Queen's gown is beautiful. Oftentimes, I think I was born in the won century for I've always loved those gowns! Thank you for sharing with us and joining me for tea. Have a lovely day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen that portrait of Queen Victoria...Gorgeous dress! I also wish we still wore such gowns Gorgeous" I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comment on my new Tablescape for St.Patrick's Day.
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Hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
XXOO Diane
Hello Pat,
ReplyDeletethe transferware looks really Royal. Queen Victory would have loved it.
Best greetings, Johanna
Hi Pat
ReplyDeleteYour red transferware teacup is pretty. I've never see a picture of Queen Victoria that young, her dress is lovely.
Judith
Red Transferware Is So Pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I went over and read about this post and see lots of folks who are amoung the party. Very pretty but I am kinda like the bull in the china cabinet. You wouldn't want me at your tea party! Nice post Pat and a new header on your blog. Nice have a wonderful day and enjoy your tea. hugs, andi
ReplyDeleteHello Pat,
ReplyDeleteI love your transferware teacup. I always enjoy looking at the different quaint scenes they have. Your picture of the Queen is beautiful, so ready for a tea!
Thanks for sharing.
Nancy
What a fun blog1 i enjoyed my visit here!
ReplyDeleteYour transferware is beautiful!
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