Cornish Tea
Isn't this one of the loveliest little teapots that you have ever seen?
I just love looking at it! Everything about it is so pleasing - its shape, the decoration - just beautiful.
Lovely forget-me-nots tied up with pink ribbon.
The amazing thing is that I almost didn't buy it! I spied it in a local charity shop - price £2. I decided that I didn't really want it, what did I need another teapot for? BUT (and I'm sure some of you will know this feeling!) I couldn't stop thinking about it! So first thing next morning I rushed down to shop, and thankfully it was still there! Phew! I was so pleased! Its probably one of my favourite charity shop buys.
Even the maker's mark is interesting! Made in Goonhavern in Cornwall, but I have no idea when. The mark shows a fisherman and miner on either side of the Cornish crest - a shield with waves and round things. These are supposed to be the 15 gold coins paid in ransom for the Duke of Cornwall during the Crusades. There are two flags on top - the Cornish flag as well as the Union Flag. The Visit Cornwall site has good for information about the area.
Love, Liz
I'm joining up with -
Martha at Martha’s Favourites
Terri at Artful Affirmations
Wanda Lee at Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday
Trisha at Tea Party Tuesday
Comments
even though I don't know you "properly" Liz I think it is the perfect teapot for you and your home x
Oh, GOd. I need to know more about your country. I know the phrase "one for all".
Well, my name is Yamada Miyaka(山田 都)second name.first name order
"forget me not, 都わすれ" happens to have my name on it. Haha, never mind about the explanation. I wanted to say I loved your post.
I hope you don't mind my following you. I'll catch up reading your previous post and wish to know about your culture more♪♪♪
Sincerely, Orchid.
Hugs,
TErri
What an adorable teapot! I love the sweet forget-me-nots on it; so pretty! It's a cute shape too. I love to collect teapots. Your blog name grabbed my attention because I am serving Lemon ginger tea and shortbread for tea today. If you wish, you are more then welcome to join me for tea too. Have a lovely week.
Blessings,
Sandi
What a charmingly pretty teapot indeed!.., I love the soft colors, and the delightfully dainty pattern also. What a fabulous find!
Thanks for joining me for TTTT and also for my 86th 'Tuesday Tea For Two'; I always so enjoy having you join us as part of, 'Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland' and look forward to having you join us again!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
Liz