This delightful little cup is about 120 years old and I discovered it at a flea market last month. It was made c1880 - 1890 and when I saw it, it made my heart smile.
The best bit is that it was 200 pennies :) Yes... just £2.
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| Lella Loves... Flea Markets |
The decoration is all hand-painted and I love the naive flowers and the suggestions of leaves. So simple yet too pretty for words.
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| Lella Loves... Flea Markets |
The whistle is actually the bird and it is cleverly formed formed within the shape of the handle. It was meant to keep the attention of a toddler at meal times.
So sweet... Love it!
So sweet... Love it!
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| Lella Loves... Flea Markets |
The Think of Me is a lovely sentiment and is painted in gold.
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| Lella Loves... Flea Markets |
I call this a late Victorian child's milk cup, made by an English potter. I have seen a similar one on eBay and the seller says his was made in Germany but it was the same date.
As an English blogger, and collector of delicious tat, I have some knowledge. The years between 1837 to 1901 were the reign of Queen Victoria. Ergo, items made in that period are called Victorian.
However, I don't know everything so any information would be appreciated.
I love the little darling and it's not going anywhere!
I know I bang on about table-top sales and collectable fairs but if there is one thing you would enjoy, that is to go to a flea market on a Sunday and browse the stalls with an open mind.
Have a lovely day folks.
Lella xx
I want to thank Rose Petals from Heaven for this lovely blog candy and its pretty blue birds.
Here is her blog button :)
