Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visiting the Irish Guards last year...
This
is the Shelley China, England Shamrock pattern in the Bute shape that
was made from 1908-1916. The shamrock was used on several different
shapes but this was the first I could locate. They never were around for
long, because a lot of folks collect the Shamrock pattern.
This
is a Shelley cup and saucer in a landscape pattern called Old Ireland
with a cottage that is also pretty neat. This one was made in the
Cambridge shape and dates from 1940-1966 when the pottery closed. I
always love the landscape patterns. You sip you cup of tea, look at the
saucer and dream you were there....
And
to go with it, and English EPNS silver plated napkin ring with a
shamrock theme dating to the 1930s. Pretty cute! Irish or shamrock
themed collectibles are so fun! On St. Patrick's Day, everyone's Irish!
The teacups and the postcards are from the archives of Time Was Antiques.
We
have visited Ireland several times, and Dublin is always a favorite.
This part of the post is for my husband, a Brit who loves Guinness
Stout. Here is the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin where he took a
tour...and got samples...I went shopping!
I
left he and his buds here, and the ladies went to Grafton Street, the
best shopping area in Dublin. We had a great time and ended up at Brown
Thomas, one of the best department stores which also has a lovely lunch
room where we had a smashing lunch!
Thanks for visiting! And may the Luck Of The Irish be with you!
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