Cameo Rose~

Some People Are Always Grumbling That Roses Have Thorns,

I Am Thankful That Thorns Have Roses~

A.Kerr

~A is for Alice~

My father-in-law gave us some teacups that belonged to his mother Alice; they were in a old box and wrapped in newsprint. I unwrapped 10 cups, one saucer, two oval bowls and one small platter. I wonder what happened to the other saucers? Are they in another box somewhere? 

I did a bit of internet searching and found some interesting information on the dishes. They were made by the Hall China Company for Jewel Tea Company, which made door-to-door sales. This company also sold an 'Autumn Leaf' Pattern that was quite popular.

In 1911, Robert Taggert Hall was successful in developing the first leadless glaze. The resulting products that came out of the kiln were strong, non-porous and craze-proof. This new process fused together the white clay body, color and glaze when it was fired at a temperature of 2400 Fahrenheit. This resulting product was very dense, did not absorb moisture, and held heat well.

Here is a peek at the bottom of the cup~This pattern is called Cameo Rose. It has white roses and deep green leaves on it as well as gold leaf. Did you know white roses symbolize purity & innocence? 

Cameo Rose was produced between 1951-1970.

I can picture Alice using these cups! I was so fortunate to spend time with her while dating my husband...she had a big heart, a fun loving spirit, a generous nature and beautiful singing voice. The first time I met her she had me sit next to her and within minutes I felt as if I had gained a grandmother!

Look at this elegant circular handle~

Alice was independent, adventurous and a good cook.

Here is a matching serving piece~for warm scones, perhaps?

Notice the large bloom in the center? There are raised dots along the rim with gold leaf on them. I'm also sharing another item owned by Alice. At the end of her life she lived in the mountains and enjoyed seeing the local wildlife, except for the snake that somehow found his way inside!  She kept this Blue Jay figurine on a table in the living room.

I think about Alice frequently. Our daughter's middle name is in tribute to this warm, caring woman~
Miss you, Grandma! You were a rose!


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