Tea Cup Tuesday, a visit to a flea market

The last Saturday of the winter months here in our area there is a flea market we like to attend.  I showed a few things I found last month.  This month I concentrated  on all of the cups and saucers I found there. I thought they might make a nice Tea Cup Tuesday post. There were quite a few at this sale even considering this isn't an area where I normally find them.


The first group I found was these pretty little Japanese "Pedestal style" cup and saucer sets.  One set even had little legs instead of a pedestal.

 

 Another table had these Royalty items.  The mug was from Charles and Diana's wedding. Nothing real special as they were available in every shop during that time.  The cup and saucer and plate were made by Royal Winton at the time of Queen Elizabeth's coronation.  I used to collect these kind of items and would have purchased the Elizabeth set but have to admit I don't collect them anymore.

 

 One table had a grouping of tea pots.  Just about any style you might have wanted.  Too bad I REALLY don't need anymore.

 

 These three sets are Royal Albert.

 I neglected to check the Marks so can't give you names.  I think the one with the Poinsettia "may" be called Yuletide.  If you know more please add to the comment section.

 

And this set is a design with Holly though I couldn't tell you its real name either.    I spent some time at the Royal Albert site on line but didn't find it either.

 

This final cup and saucer this week is an earlier one from a  Royal Albert flower of the month series.  This is "Holly", number 12 in that series.  From what I can learn it is probably from the 1940s or maybe the 50s.   I loved the detail on this one.

 

And here is the mark.

I hope you are enjoying this weeks Tea Cup Tuesday.   Here are links to some of the other sites.

 http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

 

Rose Chintz Cottage

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

  http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/

  http://blog.bernideens.com

 

I hope you will come back here next week for another tea party.  And check with me on Thursday or Friday when I will show you some progress on my latest Fellowship of Flowers projects and a picture of a UFO that is now "finished". 

Its Flea Market time again!

I was so happy to wake up yesterday to a nice weather day....  it meant we could head south to our favorite Flea Market in Leesport.  It was still cool when we first got there but the sun was fully out and as the morning wore on it got warmer and more pleasant.

There were lots of dealers and lots of thing to buy for my antique shop.  I did buy quite a bit but didn't take any pictures.  Didn't buy any plants or veggies today.  It isn't quite time yet.

It was a good day to do a lot of looking too.

I started by visiting the buildings that feature food and newer things.  I was a good girl and only bought some coffee.

But was really tempted by the baked goods.  Refrained though... aren't I good.

I looked at some of the items available in the "butcher" section.
I hope I don't offend anyone but I have to say these three foods will NEVER be part of a menu at my house.

 

I don't know if you can read it but it includes Tongue Souse,  Pig Feet Souse and Ham Hocks. Not my type of food.


Since it is an agricultural market as well I always visit the goats.  This one was quite friendly.

 And then I took some pictures of things that are interesting ideas for craft projects.

We won't be able to get to this flea market again for a few weeks.  Should be able to buy lots of veggies and maybe some plants?  Can hardly wait!