My first set of Transferware Dishes

by Rhoda on April 7, 2009

in Decorating Details,dishes,Yardsales and Thrifting

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I’ve long admired transferware dishes, but somehow never got any. Til now! I worked out a trade with one of my readers here in Birmingham, when she let me know that she was having a yardsale and had this set available. I told her I wanted it and she wondered if I might like to trade out some decorating advice for the dishes. Would I ever?! So, that is what we did and I came home with this lovely set of brown and white transferware, one of my very favorite colors of these beautiful dishes. I might officially become a dish-aholic now!

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There are 8 plates and many other pieces too, including serving dishes, so I’m very happy with my new set. Plenty to use for company and a party. They are by Royal Mail and are English ironstone.

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I promptly moved the white Target dishes that were in my china cabinet and put these beauties in. They will be the stars now.

Staffordshire brown transferware

Aren’t they so pretty?

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I’m so happy to have my first set of transferware.

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And I will treasure it.

Do you have a favorite set of transferware too? What color is it?

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1 Barb March 12, 2010 at 11:58 am

I have the same dishes. They were my second set of transfer but I love them dearly. The brown is so elegant and understated. Exact set as you-8 with some accessories–not enough small plates and bowls! (never enough!)
I was delighted to see the pictures and read about your treasure. Barb

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