Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! This week's fabulous find is a set of vintage Taylor, Smith & Taylor dishes in the charming Boutonniere pattern. Don't you love the robin's egg blue inside the cup? I was able to mix the odd numbered set I found with a handful of random pieces I already had to complete a set to sell and a set to keep--a dishaholic's dream! Come learn a little more about these timeless beauties and see how I arranged them, too...
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First, I have a few more finds from last week's neighborhood garage sale to share. I purchased all of these vintage linens from the same lady, Phyllis. This lovely rose trimmed tablecloth is gorgeous! AVAILABLE HERE!
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I also bought some vintage embroidered pillowcases--a pretty pair featuring morning glories is AVAILABLE HERE!
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Also, a lovely little orphan featuring a colorful bouquet. AVAILABLE HERE!
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This sweet little apron belonged to Phyllis' mother and and when she found out that I have several hanging in my kitchen, she insisted that I take it. I'm going to display it proudly. ;)
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Now let's talk dishes! I've always loved the delicate floral design on this charming pattern.
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In the early 1900s, in addition to manufacturing dishware and restaurant ware, Taylor, Smith & Taylor manufactured specialty pieces and believe it or not--toilet seats!
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The company was founded by the Smith brothers and was originally known as Taylor, Lee & Smith but changed names when Lee left the pottery business. They were eventually bought out by Anchor Hocking, in 1972. The popular Lu-Ray Pastels were also manufactured by T,S & T.
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This pretty pattern was manufactured from the 1950s-1962 during the mid-century modern era. Here's a closer peek at the pretty cup. The set I'm selling includes 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 cups and 4 saucers. AVAILABLE HERE!
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They fit right at home in my china cabinet!
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Until next time, happy hunting!
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MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
Pretty finds! The dishes are out and out gorgeous. TST had many patterns to just die for. I love your china cabinet. And Oh-- the apron. So Sweet!
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Gwen
I have some of these dishes too...just waiting to find more pieces to make a set. Great finds!
ReplyDeleteThe dishes are so pretty. How lovely to find a set of them.
ReplyDeleteLook how pretty they are in your cabinet! You have enough other teal dishes to really make them stand out. Such a pretty pattern!
ReplyDeleteI love the arrangement in your china cupboard. And the apron! And the tablecloth with red roses (shades of my grandmother!). I used to embroider with all 6 strands (esp pillowcases) caz I figured with all the wash/wear over the years would thin the threads out; I was right! Loved your research, too; I appreciate learning tidbits caz I can absorb them instead of huge bites! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteSweet - enough to keep and enough to sell! Love the linens too. Happy Mother's Day weekend, Cecilia!
ReplyDeleteThe dishes are so petty Cecilia, and I love how you displayed them! I have 6 teacups and saucers that are Lu-ray, and I love them! Always love vintage linens.
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Jann
These were my grandmother's dishes and now they are mine. I love them and have added to my collection for the past 25 years or so. I could probably serve 20 people!
ReplyDeleteI find these all the time at thrift stores and just pass up. LOL. Maybe I won't any longer.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!
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