Gold and Green

Posted by Shortbread and Ginger October 08, 2012

Gold and Green

Isn't it lovely when unexpected gifts come along?

I was given this four piece tea set last week by a friend who had been clearing out her mother's house.

It is vintage Leonard Street pottery - hadn't heard of it before - has anyone?

Beautiful gold pattern which is really bright. Looks good with my other vintage green and gold cups and saucers which are Imperial Crown China and Grosvenor.

Seems like I've got a bit of a collection going on here!

Love, Liz

Comments

thriftwood said…

Lovely little set Liz ... I haven't heard of Leonard St, but have heard of Burslem Pottery, where it's made.

Lovely present xxx

8 October 2012 at 11:08

The Vintage Knitter said…

What a lovely gift, you are lucky. I just love that shade of pale turquoise.

8 October 2012 at 11:09

Tangled Sweetpea said…

So pretty! I adore that pale shade of green!
Victoria xx

8 October 2012 at 11:38

Vintage Jane said…

Always good to start a collection - gives you good reason to go out and look for more! M x

8 October 2012 at 12:05

Rose H (UK) said…

They're super Liz :o)
Have just been having a look for the manufacturer...it says
"The Leonard Street Pottery wins the prize as the most obscure china manufacturer in the whole of Stoke on Trent, even perhaps all of England."
And that's from an expert!
Rose H
x

8 October 2012 at 12:12

**Anne** said…

What a pretty tea set and a lovely thoughtful gift. Lucky you. :)
Anne xx

8 October 2012 at 12:17

Miss Simmonds Says said…

would you like me to hae a look at the makers mark in my magic book of british pottery?

8 October 2012 at 12:37

Claire said…

What a wonderful surprise.....your friend knows you well Liz.....

Love the colours.

Claire :}

8 October 2012 at 12:51

Paulette said…

Not familiar with the maker, the design around the china is very elegant. Wonderful friend who gifted this to you.

8 October 2012 at 12:56

Ann@A Sentimental Life said…

How special that your friend gave you something of your Mothers. Things like that make you really appreciate the act of kindness.
Love your fall header!

8 October 2012 at 13:12

Kylie said…

They're gorgeous Liz, very elegant and I love that pale minty green very much. They look like they'd be lovely to drink out of too.

8 October 2012 at 13:42

Rachael said…

What a pretty set - the green really sets off the gold just nicely.

8 October 2012 at 14:52

gillyflower said…

Beautiful, I love it! It's hard to find really gorgeous china like that, how wonderful is that delicate gold design against the duck egg green!
Lucky Liz!
Gill xx

8 October 2012 at 14:55

Mrs. H said…

I love the colours and they go so well together. I'm finding that really pretty china is so hard to come by these days so how lovely someone should give these to you
Lucky lady! : ) x

8 October 2012 at 15:14

Maria said…

I am glad it has come to you Liz, s it is really lovely....
Such kindness too.
love Maria x

8 October 2012 at 17:18

vintage grey said…

So beautiful and I love the shade of green!! xo Heather

8 October 2012 at 18:14

Anna @ Miss Beatrix said…

What a lovely set, and in some of my favourite colours. I have never heard of the make but it reminds me of a decorated scene plate I have, will have to see what make that is. x

8 October 2012 at 19:02