A few weeks ago when we went to the antique market I found this
wonderful transferware platter.
The dealer was moving so everything in his booth was 50% off.
I almost squealed out loud when I spotted this huge platter.
When I realized the price was $20 I clutched it for dear life while I carried it
around the booth browsing the other items.
Originally I planned to use the platter in a stand on my kitchen
counter behind a domed cake plate.
However the platter looked tiny when I placed it there
even though it is quite substantial in size.
Then I decided it would look pretty with my other transferware
plate hung over the French baker’s rack.
As luck would have it I found this plate for $4 on eBay to go
on the other side of the platter.
I also found these wonderful bone
handled and pewter forks and four white ironstone plates
at an antique shop on the way home.
Each fork has a little cross on the bottom
and top of the handle.
Have a great week my friends!
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Oh, I love your amazing finds, Des! That platter is gorgeous...what a steal. Those forks are a terrific find...I would have scooped those up too.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Beautiful finds Des! I love the way the plates look hung above your bakers rack!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous display! I love the bone handled silverware.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful new treasures! Those forks with the little crosses are so unique and quite wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful finds Des, I'm loving your platter....and the way you have chosen to display it over your pretty bakers rack....
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Mari
What a lovely find and I think it looks fabulous with your other pieces. The flatware is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOMG, $20 that is unreal. Those are over $200 usually. Love your other finds, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty plate, Deserae. I have always thought that blue in the home was so pretty. You know, I don't have much blue in my house, so I will have to add a little here and there.
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~Sheri
Hi Des. I love all your new treasures. Beautiful platter and what a price!! I really enjoy your blog but find that I miss it all the time so am joining up for e-mails. I've done this with quite a few blogs that I like but it doesn't always work?? Hope this one does..Happy Tuesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing deal on that beautiful platter! I love them grouped together on the wall like that. Your little forks are so sweet too. Those have such great detail.
ReplyDeleteYour platter is such a pretty soft blue. How exciting to get and the plate too for such great prices. Your kitchen is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour arrangement is gorgeous and what a steal on that platter! The forks with the crosses are amazing! I have never seen any like it.
ReplyDeleteNancy's Daily Dish
That's a great find. I have a plate in almost the same pattern. It looks wonderful above your baker's rack.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue and white on the wall. Great finds
ReplyDeleteGreat finds especially the transfer ware...looks so nice on the wall / lovely shelf display! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!...you got a great, great deal !!!...love how you displayed it...and also am loving those gorgeous forks..Looks like you had a great shopping day!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous dishes, love transferware. I'm going to start a small collection. The silverware is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Wow! You really lucked out! The platter looks perfect on the wall with the other plates. Those forks are so unique and pretty! I've never seen anything like them. Good thing you scooped them up when you did!
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds, Des. I love blue and white and that platter is gorgeous! Looks great above the bakers rack, too.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti