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Monday, October 31, 2011

Victoria, Golden Bramble Teacup And Fall Glory

It's my favorite day...Tuesday...to share with all the wonderful tea realted blogs...many of whom are listed at the bottom of the page.







I was thrilled to have found this gorgeous teacup by Royal Stafford, England made between 1940-1952. The Golden Bramble is a favorite pattern of mine. It is what can truly be called a "cabinet" cup and saucer, meaning you would display it in your china cabinet. The photos don't do it justice as the gold leaves, accents and trim can't be photographed well, but it is really beautiful...and perfect for fall!


For more info on the Golden Bramble teacup at Antiques And Teacups click on the photos.




I sat with my cup of tea and the September/October 2008 and 2009 issues of Victoria magazine to day and nibbled on my HobNob biscuit. We buy them by the case...HobNob Plain or Dark chocolate. Lovely! I so enjoy looking through the old Victorias.


This is from the November/December issue of Northwest Travel magazine. The photo is by Ross Martin taken in Seattle's arboretum.




And from an October English Country Living magazine




using old pudding molds and fence finials for decor.


Enjoy the tea realated parties below!

Kathy~  http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Victoria - A Return to Loveliness
Martha~  http://www.marthasfavorites.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday 
Terri~  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday
Wanda Lee~  http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/ 
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday 
Pam~  http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/ 
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday 
Wanda Lee~  http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/ 
Tea For Two and Wednesday Tea For Me and Thee
Trisha~  http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/ 
Tea Party Tuesday
Lady Katherine~  http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/ 
Teatime Tuesday
Teatime Tuesday
Tuesday Cuppa Tea


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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    A stunner of a cup and saucer! Love the colors - and yes - a nice fall cup. However, I would see it for summer, too because of the berries. Nice to use while serving a mixed berry pie!

    Joy!
    Kathy

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  2. Ruth...Time Was AntiquesOctober 31, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful teacup and lovely fall photos.
    Cheers!
    R

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  3. HopeNovember 1, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Such a lovely pattern. Teacups are one of my weaknesses. I adore Victoria magazine too!

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  4. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Ruth, your teacup is simply stunning! Sipping tea and perusing the older Victoria magazines would be lovely. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Wishing you a delightful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. kymberNovember 1, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful teacup and saucer set! What a treasure to find it! Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Your day sounds SO relaxing! To sit with a favorite magazine, a hot cup of tea in a beautiful cup, and delicate, melt in your mouth biscuits - pure bliss!

    I have never heard of those biscuits -they sure sound yummy!
    Blessings on your day today,
    Kymber

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  6. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    How pretty! I do love those berries! :)

    Have a great Tuesday!

    Sarah

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  7. JocelynNovember 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    What a beautiful teacup!! So stunning. It is perfect for fall.

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  8. Maria AndradeNovember 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Ruth,
    What a beautiful cup!
    I don't think I would have resisted it, had I seen it for sale somewhere.
    You were lucky to find it!
    Enjoy!

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  9. Johanna GehrleinNovember 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Hi Ruth,this tea cup is breat taking. Such a lovely design. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty. And thank you for visiting me and leaving that nice comment.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  10. KathyNovember 1, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Hello Ruth,
    This is quite a lovely teacup - your HobNob Biscuits sound quite interesting! Perfect reading for a lovely tea break! Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  11. Wanda LeeNovember 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Hello there dearest Ruth,

    This berry motif teacup is so pretty! I especially love the thought of perusing Victoria magazines and sipping tea while enjoying a fresh berry pie.., Yum!

    Thanks so much for joining in with the fun for TTTT and also for my 108th, Tuesday Tea For Two.

    Please take care and have a relaxing and wonderful week.

    Hugs, Wanda Lee

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 2, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Stunning tea cup and saucer, it is breath taking! Thank you for sharing. Hugs, FABBY

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  13. Cindy AdkinsNovember 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Your teacup and saucer is stunning! I'm a lifelong tea drinker, but new to collecting vintage tea cups. Your blog is so lovely!
    Cindy

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