Thanksgiving dishes
(Updated some more)
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I don't know the name of these dishes, so I call them my thanksgiving dishes since they're fall colors.
I got these from my hubby's maternal grandparents. I love having these dishes on display at thanksgiving time! I'm also hoping that the antique store that is interested in buying some of my glass still has the matching salt and pepper shakers that I saw last week. I can't afford anything, but if I sell the glass maybe I can trade and grow this collection that I love so dearly.
When Kevin's grandmother passed away we were still engaged, hadn't yet got married, so we ended up getting a lot of grandma's dishes. I love all the well loved things of hers. It's special to me that these were used so much in the family and that Kevin gets to still have them.
On either side of the pictures are some of my Moravian dishes, I should probably share those on another show and tell friday.
Kelli from There Is No Place Like Home, hosts a weekly Friday Show & Tell. Stop by for some fun shares by other bloggers around the world !!!
I don't know the name of these dishes, so I call them my thanksgiving dishes since they're fall colors.
I got these from my hubby's maternal grandparents. I love having these dishes on display at thanksgiving time! I'm also hoping that the antique store that is interested in buying some of my glass still has the matching salt and pepper shakers that I saw last week. I can't afford anything, but if I sell the glass maybe I can trade and grow this collection that I love so dearly.
When Kevin's grandmother passed away we were still engaged, hadn't yet got married, so we ended up getting a lot of grandma's dishes. I love all the well loved things of hers. It's special to me that these were used so much in the family and that Kevin gets to still have them.
On either side of the pictures are some of my Moravian dishes, I should probably share those on another show and tell friday.
Labels: antiques, dishes, Show and Tell, thanksgiving
posted by Celestial Freak @ 11/09/2007 08:49:00 AM
19 Comments:
I love those dishes.. hmm maybe we should use them when you come over for Thanksgiving !!! Hee Hee. I don't have Thanksgiving dishes. They are very pretty Crystal. Love ya. XOXO..
Mica
How pretty! How neat it would be to have Thanksgiving dishes.
Hey Mica,
Sure I'll bring them! Especially if I find the big bowl and get the shakers from the store (here's hoping they're still there!)
Love ya too!
Crystal
They're lovely! I hope you can get those shakers!
Those are beautiful! [and I like your Thanksgiving countdown!!]
My show n tell is autumn decor this week, won't you join me?
Your china is called Autumn Leaves made by Hall China. It was sold by the Jewel Tea Co. They went door to door and sold food and cleaning supplies. Hall made other china for Jewel Tea but your pattern is the most sought after abd there fore the most expensive. It is beautiful and with luck you can find it at garage sales when people don't know about it.
Jean,
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! It means so much to me that you had such a wealth of knowledge on some of my special treasures!
Truly Thank YOU!
Crystal
PS I decided to take photos of the stamps on the bottom of a couple pieces too, I supposed had I tried I could have looked up the info about these from the stamps, thanks for saving me the work!
I really like those fall dishes! And such a nice thing to be given to. I read Jean's comment, and that makes them even more special. I hope you can get those salt and pepper shakers too! Thanks for sharing. :)
Hi Crystal:-) Your dishes are just gorgeous and I see that Jean was able to find the info on them for you...imagine owning a set that is so sought after!! Woohoo! I've sent you a little package by mail yesterday so hopefully it won't take too long to reach you:-) xox
Your dishes are so pretty. I only have plain white that I use for Thanksgiving :( but I do have a great set for Christmas!
Hi Crystal :) The dishes are so sweet! I love things in fall colors, so pretty on the table. Thanks for sharing the story, too. Blessings, Q
My paternal Grandma had those same dishes. As Jean has told you the name and a good history, I won't repeat that. They are a wonderful treasure and very collectible...
(also lovely for fall tables!)
:)
My husband's grandparents had these dishes, too!!! Wish I still had them. We live in their house...have lived there for 23 years.
How wonderful of her to give them to you even before you were married. Lovely.
Susan
Great Thanksgiving dishes! I can hardly wait to have some turkey!
I love your dishes! I love that pattern. I own one bowl in that pattern. It is perfect for Thanksgiving!
:o) Sharon
love those dishes
I believe it is called autumn leaf go here and they have more http://www.replacements.com/webquote/HLLAUL.htme and for its history go here http://www.replacements.com/museum/museum13b.htm
Here is the background about your dishes--but go to the sites I told you!
In 1899, Frank Vernon Skiff began a door to door sales campaign whereby he sold teas, coffee, and spices. With only a $700 investment in his product and a wagon, Mr. Skiff began pacing the streets and knocking on doors. Skiff considered his door to door sales technique as having a considerable advantage over shopping at the grocery store. First, he always showed up at the exact same hour each week. Second, he only sold as much tea, coffee, spice, baking powder, etc. as the customer needed. During those days, people did not often go to the grocery store. When they did, they stocked up on household items. As a result of this, teas, coffee, and spices were not always fresh. This provided Mr. Skiff with a sales opportunity, which he eventually incorporated into a company, Jewel Tea.
By 1914, Skiff’s company, Jewel Tea, had developed a national reputation and opened a Home Services Division at their Illinois headquarters. Ms. Mary Dunbar became head of the Home Services Division and launched the Homemaker’s Institute. The Homemaker’s Institute became a unique marketing force for Jewel Tea. Homemakers from across America could mail in recipe ideas for testing, share cooking and homemaking secrets, and have questions answered by Ms. Mary Dunbar, A.K.A. “The Jewel Lady.” In the mid-1920’s, Jewel Tea entered into an exclusive agreement with Hall China Co. of Liverpool, OH. The Hall China Co. produced the famous “Autumn Leaf” pattern for Jewel Tea. The only way to purchase the china was through one of Jewel Tea’s door-to-door salesmen. It is by this method that many families acquired this delightful pattern. Replacements, Ltd. carries and array of pieces made for Jewel Tea by the Hall China Co. If you are interested in a seeing a list of patterns made by Hall, then please click here. If you are interested in the items carried by Replacements, Ltd. in the “Autumn Leaf” pattern, then please click here.
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