Favorite Teacup







I love tea, teapots, teacups!



Here is my favorite cup and saucer...Shelley "Dainty Blue". While visiting my Aunt in a seniors' home I saw these at a tea and bake sale, and wasted no time paying my 3 dollars each for the only two available. I later discovered that they are quite valuable, but I was just attracted to the lovely color and shape.

Comments

La Tea Dah said…
Millie, this is a very beautiful teacup! What a find! Shelley teacups are very valuable --- you've got quite a find here! I think that the dainty blue flowers on the white background. . .and the pretty shape really make this teacup special.

Thanks for joining our blog-a-thon!

LaTeaDah
March 18, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Carrie said…
What a a beautiful teacup and saucer. I love blue and white and this is one of the loveliest I've seen. Do stop by to see mine.
March 18, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Anonymous said…
They are absolutely beautiful! I just love the color blue.
March 18, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Gina E. said…
How gorgeous! And how fortunate you were to be there at the right time. I'm sure the previous owner would be happy to know that her cup and saucer set are being loved and used again!
March 19, 2008 at 6:49 AM
Vee said…
Ohhhh, that's so pretty and delicate looking. You found a good thing that day!

Love your display, too, really lovely!
March 19, 2008 at 8:40 AM
ellen b. said…
Oh my, just when I think I saw the prettiest tea cup yet, here's another one! this is a gem! (I love blue and white) Enjoy...
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/03/19/teacup-a-story-week-one/
March 19, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thyme said…
Millie, this teacup just took my breath away! I am a blue and white collector and I have never seen anything like yours, you are so blessed to have it.

Kathi :)
March 19, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thyme said…
Millie, you have quite the find...I just went to see if I could find one of these pretties and I did, it's only $85! I guess I won't be getting one of these any time soon :).

Kathi :)
March 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Linda Jennings said…
Wow! What a beautiful Shelley and at an unbelievable bargain!
March 19, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Rue said…
Hi Millie (I love that name, btw)

Beautiful teacup!

Rue :)
March 22, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Cat said…
I just bought the same cup and saucer for a bit more than you paid, but I still got a bargain. I love the ridges. Congrats and happy shopping!
June 6, 2008 at 10:46 PM
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