My beautiful white pitcher....I made a quick dash into the thrift store the other day and sitting on a low shelf covered with fake leaves I spotted this pitcher sitting in a big white bowl.
Now I read all of these posts about finding these really neat old things at thrift stores and I do find some nice things sometimes but I have never found the real special super cool thing until last Saturday!
I carefully lifted it out and checked the bottom and was pleasantly surprised to find an old mark on the bottom. I looked it over and couldn't find a crack or chip, it was perfect!In my shopping cart it went. Then I carefully took out the bowl only to find that it isn't a match for the pitcher. It's not as old as the pitcher, yet I don't think it's too new.
Who ever had this sitting in their home probably found a bowl that was a close match, and at a glance it does appear to match. I decided to take the bowl too. At $4.99 each I'd be crazy to pass the bowl up. Yes...$4.99 for the pitcher!
I love the curvy lines at the top and the pretty detail on the sides.
The mark, if anyone out there can tell me who the maker M & S is please email me at wildrosevintage@gmail.comThe pitcher stands about 12" tall.
If I decide not to display the pitcher and bowl together I can do this with the bowl....
Use it to display some of my pretty crochet and tatted laces...
A little crochet thread and tatting thread...love that variegated pink and cream skein....
A few fine crochet hooks and a tatting shuttle...
A lot of the crochet and tatting I picked up in my favorite Etsy shop Exuberant Housewifery. Of course these are mostly all one of a kind and I should keep her shop a secret...
Thanks for stopping by!
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$ 4.99 wow great find! Isn't fun to find such a gem!
ReplyDeleteGreat find and wonderful use for the bowl! I sent you an email on info on the Ironstone.
ReplyDeleteHugs- Tete
http://www.whiteironstonechina.com/resources.htm
ReplyDeleteHere is a site that has collectors books that you can order. There are a couple on pitchers only.
I have searched and searched for M&S marks.
Mason has a different mark than yours.
So see if there is anything here you might be interested in.
If you get a postive ID- let me know.
Hugs- Tete
I love your Ironstone pitcher, the bowl looks like it was made to go with it... and what a great price!!!
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Daphne
WOW! What a bargain! I would have scooped it up as well!
ReplyDeleteI have a few rolls of crochet thread and tatting thread ~ I really should pull those out of the drawer & display them as well! Looks great!
Happy WW!
Hugs!
Lori
What a phenomenal find! I can't believe you got that gorgeous piece so cheap. Or the bowl!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
ok, I'm wiping the drool off now! Love the amazing finds you have there Girl! And for $4.99 each, wow! Congratulations, they are display worthy indeed!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Ellen
I just love the old ironstone pitcher. I have one thats very similar. I try to keep it filled with fresh flowers.....thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find, even if they weren't a match. I LOVE the photos of the crochet/tatting in the bowl - so creamy and wonderful...must be the "textile" person in me! Happy White Wednesday - Tanya
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Great finds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find!! Love the way you filled the bowl ~ and the pitcher will look beautiful filled with some spring flowers...if it ever gets here!
ReplyDeleteLovely piece of ironstone! What a find. I love the tatting and crochet display and will have to run over and check out the etsy shop. So nice to meet you! Visiting from White Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteoh, its beutiful!!! and I love how you filled your bowl!
ReplyDeleteIt is beyond perfect!! ... and so lovely filled to the brim with goodies ... well done ; )
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Jill
I love that set and especially the display of the lace and crochet in the big bowl. Such a great deal. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteI love your tattered laces and yarns!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I love the bowl and the pitcher, and what a great price!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bowl looks perfect filled with all the crochet notions.
Just beautiful.
Debbie@lakehouse
What a terrific find, and so beautifully filled!
ReplyDeleteWhat joy to finally find something that makes your heart sing ~~ for cheap!! That pitcher is so feminine and elegant. And I adore the bowl filled with the crochet goodies! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie