Monday, August 6, 2012

CHINA FLOWERS



I attend local auctions throughout the year
 to find treasures for myself, for others, and to sell.

The auctions I always enjoy the most are held at elderly folks' estates.



   This one is
     Royal Adderley



So many of their treasures are so unique and precious.....


(Such as these beautiful English china floral arrangements.)





This one is Aynsley
   


Flowers so realistic one can practically SMELL their fragrance!




The next two are Radnor of England
(This one is really quite large.)


One can practically FEEL just how much they were loved.



If it is simply too hot for most of our flowers to prosper outdoors here.
At least we have these pretty florals to bring us beauty!


  



Have a beautiful week, my friends!






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26 comments:

  1. SnapAugust 6, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    They are gorgeous! Great finds!

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  2. VeeAugust 6, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Very pretty. Somewhere in this house, I have some, too. Wonder where they've run off to. I had no idea that they are collectible now.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I have always loved those sweet bone china floral bouquets! Hope you are getting along and recovering quickly! Have a super great week.

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  4. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 6, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Very pretty. I have a small bouquet by Royal Doulton in our main bathroom and always appreciate the details of the flowers.
    Judith

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  5. KerinAugust 6, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Wow.. those are so pretty.
    What nice treasures you've found!

    Have a great week!

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  6. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 6, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    These are gorgeous Michele. They remind me so much of my MIL. She loved roses and the color peach. She had a couple similar to these with peach roses.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  7. SmilingSallyAugust 6, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    They are blue-tiful!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday, Michele!

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  8. RobinfromCAAugust 6, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    You've found some lovely bone china flowers. My mother has a couple of Aynsley bouquets that belonged to my grandmother.

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  9. dixAugust 6, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful photos. Love these colorful vintage florals. Thanks for sharing. dix---

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  10. Chubskulit RoseAugust 6, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Those are gorgeous!

    Visiting from Blue Monday

    My BLUE, have a great week ahead.

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  11. EJAugust 6, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful! Hopping by from Blue Monday!


    Please come and see my BLUE, thank you.

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  12. joyh82August 6, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Yes those are definitely gorgeous. I love estate sales and auctions. :)

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  13. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    these pieces always catch my eye in the antique store...lovely.

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  14. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 6, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I absolutely love these. In the antiques trade they are generically but descriptively called Staffordshire Posies, as most were made in the county of England. It is a lost art, most of the potteries are closed, and they were all hand made. We often watched them made on our visits to the potteries. I so regret their passing. They are truly little hand made works of art. Thanks for sharing your wonderful collection.
    Ruth

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  15. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 6, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I love these pretty blooms and hey...you can enjoy them all year round and for ever! Gorgeous porcelain beauties, I love this kind of vintage things, they also remind me of Italian Capodimonte. Ant.& Teacups says they look English, I'm sure she knows. Beautiful collection! Thank you for dropping by sweet lady.
    FABBY

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  16. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHAugust 7, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    My mom has a little collection of these that were my grandmothers. They are so special to me. Yours are beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Linsey

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  17. MarthaAugust 7, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Those are lovely!

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  18. ZaaAugust 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I've always admired these little china posies when I was found and now own a few sweet bouquets of my own... How delightful to find such a beautiful variety ...Fabulous FIND.... Hugs

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  19. UnknownAugust 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    very delicate and delightful figurines :) hope you could stop by on my Blue Monday at: http://www.jollytoes.com/2012/08/05/strolling-around-new-york-city/

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  20. Stan and Jody GabaraAugust 7, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    What a lovely collection of china flowers. You really have an eye for beautiful treasures. So pretty!

    Jody

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  21. ColoradoladyAugust 8, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Your china flowers are just beautiful!! Happy VTT

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  22. Heirloom treasuresAugust 8, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    How beautiful Michelle. I recently purchased my first little china basket filled with china flowers. I just think they remind us of Grandma's day. Enjoy. :)

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  23. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 9, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful...the colors are amazing. Thanks for sharing these at the Open House party.

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  24. Keetha BroylesAugust 9, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    I think my fave is the one in the round pale green pot.

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  25. KathyAugust 12, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Wow, these are absolutely exquisite! Lovely finds - I am sure you'll treasure them! I appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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