Monday, November 22, 2010

Tea Cup Tuesday

Hello All!
Welcome once again to Tea Cup Tuesday!
I know, it seems odd to dedicate a day to a piece of china.......but Martha and I do it anyways.
Why? Because we love tea cups.....
not as much as we love all of you, but we do enjoy a pretty cup!

There is something about a yellow cup that is so cheery, so uplifting that it feels good just to drink out of it. This cup is one of those cups. Much more ornate than most of my tea cups,
this one is full of gold filigree.
I have filled this cup with my favorite Chamomile tea.

There is a split loop handle with a tiny thumb rest.

The top of the thumb rest has this tiny leaf design on it, and I love this little touch!

The flowers in the bottom of the cup match the flowers on the plate. They are a lively poesy of color.

This cup was made by Hammersly. This company went through many changes as most of the pottery companies did. It ceased to be a company in 1982. This mark was used after 1939. I wish I could narrow down the date. But for now....somewhere between 1939 and 1982.

Thank you so much for visiting today. If you would like to play along with Martha (please go and see her china too) and I, please fill in the two links below on Mr. Linky. Make sure your post has a tea cup in it that you are sharing....as this meme is about tea cups. We love coming to visit and seeing your beautiful tea cups!
Hugs,
Terri

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32 comments:

  1. Martha's FavoritesNovember 22, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Hi Terri: I hope we are not alone this week. It is buzy for everyone. You and I a die hards! I love your cup today. You always have the most beautiful cups. I love your taste in cups. I think I just love your taste. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving my dear friend. I am so happy we met each other. My life is fuller because of you. Blessings, Martha

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  2. Faith Hope and CherryteaNovember 22, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Verry lovely cup Terri!
    thx for sharing it with us :)
    tea's on at FHC ~ see you soon..

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  3. {oc cottage}November 22, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    What a beauty!!!

    m ^..^

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  4. MarjanneNovember 23, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    I love your teacups and this one is gorgeous!

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  5. pussman and coNovember 23, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    Hi , I joined again today! I really love it! Thank you!

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  6. Lisa'sLettersandLaceNovember 23, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful. I would want to sip from that daily, just to feel pretty :)
    Thank you and Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family. Lisa

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  7. BookieNovember 23, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    Yes, yellow is special in a cup and I am not particularly a yellow person. This cup is lovely and Bone China makes it nicer yet.

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  8. FarahNovember 23, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Hi Terri... again a beautiful cup with such a delicate handle ...
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  9. moNovember 23, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Hi Terri, Your teacup is lovely. I adore the gold detailing on the cup. I wanted to thank you for letting us join you and Martha in your passion for teacups we all appreciate it very much. We also enjoy seeing and learning about other teacups around the world. *hugs*

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  10. paperbutterflyNovember 23, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    HI Terri,
    I do love yellow teacups too. This one is a beauty. Thank you for hosting.
    Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
    Pam

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  11. Susan FreemanNovember 23, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Hi Terri! Yes, your yellow tea cup is cheerful. Just perfect for a cold and snowy morning! Happy Thanksgiving!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  12. The Charm of HomeNovember 23, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Terri,
    What a beautiful teacup, and Chamomile tea is one of my favorites! With three boys I need all the relaxation I can get! Just beautiful. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    Sherry

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  13. fitty's pinky rose cottageNovember 23, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Hi Terri, I got to thank you for being my eye opener on yellow teacups! I dont really like yellow for teacups but after I saw yours and few others, I am starting to fall in love with yellow.. this week your teacup is stunning! love it a lot!.. thanks for sharing and hosting. happy thanksgiving too!
    xo
    fitty

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  14. xinexNovember 23, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    This is so exquisitely beautiful, Terri. Love the shape, the pattern and colors. Happy Thanksgiving!...Christine

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  15. MarieNovember 23, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Good Morning Terri - I did enjoy viewing your pretty dainty yellow gold teacup. The handle is so girly!

    Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and thanks for hosting!
    -marie

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  16. Terri GordonNovember 23, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Hello Terri, I love your tea cup today, oh it is so pretty, I love the color and the gold work on it. Thank you for hosting Tea Cup Tuesday and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Hugs, Terri

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  17. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    oh this is so so wonderful!!!! I love this special tea cup!!!! gorgeous!!!!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Terri, this is exquisite!! I think I ran out of cups to share! But it's always fun to see what others have posted.
    Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
    Diane

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  19. Nancy's Daily DishNovember 23, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Such a stunning teacup..the handle looks so delicate. Very genteel!

    Thank you for hosting!

    Nancy

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  20. Princesa NadieNovember 23, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Dear Terry
    I am really late today!
    Your Tea Cup is beautiful again
    Hugs

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  21. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 23, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Hi Terri,
    Your teacup really is a beauty! Very ornate and very lovely to sip tea from! Thank you for sharing and a Very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  22. Heather's Blog-o-ramaNovember 23, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    I'll stop by tomorrow to read your post in full. I'm linked upf or tea this week...so excited, because I have five days off for THanksgiving...so I'll have lots of time to catch up on all my favorite blogs :) :) Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  23. CreateologyNovember 23, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Terri this teacup is so very beautiful and delicate. Enjoy sipping some soothing tea from this beauty. A very Happy Thanksgiving to you my dear...

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  24. UnknownNovember 24, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Terry long time no see (sorry not been inb blog land much) I have missed your china though another beautiful C&S

    Love Dawn xx

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  25. Jean TuthillNovember 24, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Very pretty tea cup. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  26. Bleubeard and ElizabethNovember 24, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    Hi Terri,

    Thanks for stopping by and wishing me a happy Thanksgiving. I want to wish you one, too. I've had my head buried in swap obligations for a couple of weeks and have been practically nowhere. Thanks for stopping by because it meant a great deal to me.

    I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful and safe.

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  27. Gaby Bee November 25, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    This tea cup is enchanting. I do love yellow teacups also!
    Enjoy the day, Terri!

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  28. Nathalie Hachet @ LBM/ MirabelleNovember 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    This is one exquisite tea cup and delightfully stylish too! I would almost be too nervous to use it...

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  29. Sugar Lump StudiosNovember 29, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    such a lovely cup! I would love to see your gorgeous collection in real life - I know my jaw would drop! Have a wonderful week!

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  30. VictoriaNovember 29, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Terri..oh my ..another charmer...i love this photo series you did..wow..and having tea in it..gorgeous and creative,and stunning! I love yellow too..such a magical glow!
    Have a fabulous week
    Kiki~

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  31. KimberlyNovember 29, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, and I think it's awesome to celebrate teacups!

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  32. BlueRidgeLadyDecember 2, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Hi Terri! I'm so happy you stopped by to see me! I loved your pretty cup and the history of it. Your blog is a delicious escape and I will be back! Hugs!

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Thank you so much for stopping by!
I so enjoy each and everyone of your visits.
I read every single comment and try to get back if I can to visit you as well.
Please forgive me for not always being able to as there are so many of you lovely friends to see!
Hugs,
Terri