Original Vintage Tea Cosies

I was recently given a small box of china and in amongst it I found these two old knitted tea cosies. 

They are hand knit and are still in great condition.  I particularly like this one.  It has a separate lining and looks like it has been made from oddments of yarn.

I love the mini pompoms and rosettes used to decorate it.

The other one is much simpler, but still lovely.  I wonder how old they are?

Lovely additions to my vintage collection and I might copy the colour choices in some of my own knitted tea cosies.

Love, Liz

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