Welcome Pink Saturday, 2009!! Visit Beverly at How Sweet The Sound to see all the pink lovelies there are for today!
I found this wonderful ceramic basket in the upstairs of my Husband's grandparent's house, when I was going through all of their things after they had passed. We inherited their home & it was up to me to go through all of their things when we divided everything up & cleaned out the house for us to move in
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This little beauty was sitting on a set of metal shelves in what we referred to as the "Warehouse!" The "Warehouse" was what is now my middle bedroom upstairs, that Granny kept extras of EVERYTHING!! I do mean EVERYTHING!! Once when we first got married we needed a toaster, so before we went to town to purchase one we, Granny invited us to visit the "Warehouse"...not only did she have a toaster, we had our choice of color!! I know, too funny...still makes me laugh when I think of it.
I love the shape of the base & all of the gold on the edges. The ceramic flowers look like they were made separate & then attached. I'm not even sure what it was for, my best guess was maybe to sit in a bedroom dressing table....anyone have any other guesses?
I really don't know anything about this piece except for the fact it is one of my favorite pieces. I have never seen another one like it. Click on any of the pictures to get a closer look, you will be able to see all of the details much better.
This is the marking on the bottom of the basket.
If anyone happens to know anything about this or knows where I might find information about it, I would love for you to share it with me in the comment box.
47 comments:
That is a very pretty pink dish. Thanks for leaving a comment. I always enjoy meeting someone new!
Hugs, Rhondi
It is indeed gorgeous, delicate and looks like fine china. We have TV program in the UK called 'Cash in the attic' and a they will go round your house particulary in unused rooms up in the attic in the basement and pull out items which you have stored away and value them. Folk have been astonished at the money they have raised with items they just had in storage or tucked away somewhere.
Thanks too for the tip re my hyacinth bulbs - much appreciated. Judith
Happy Pink Saturday, Tammy.
This is very pretty and very unusual. I don't think I have every seen one like it either. It would be a favorite of mine, too.
Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog:)
I added every color on my New Years post! lol
Nice to meet another blogger that loves floral arranging as much as I do...
Such a treat when a client needs a floral!!!Therapy for me:)
Blessing to you in the new year!!
Kay
Happy Pink Saturday!!!!
Hugs
Good Morning Tammy & Happy Pink Saturday!
I love your beautiful little basket. I don't know much about Italian porcelain, but this piece is really adorable!
oh yes, im sure you do love it...sentimental and flower kissed...yes you are a goner! LOL
it is very unique and delicate... (SMILES)
the interior flower looks sort of like a poinsettia...
xo have a lovely weekend sis xo
Your basket is lovely. I have never seen anything like it. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Have a great weekend.
What a beautiful piece. I gasped when I saw the picture & it's so special knowing that it belonged to family.
Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Pink Saturday!
Nerissa
It is a very lovely piece and appears to be handmade and signed. Very unique. Might be a candidate for one of the Antique Roadshow appraisals???.
Happy Pink Saturday!
Lovely and unique...So glad your shared the pic! Happy Pink Saturday< Kathleen
I have a little pink lady that my Grandmother gave me it made me think of it seeing the basket...
Happy Pink Saturday, I had to giggle out loud when you described the bedroom as the warehouse. I have a room downstairs I call the "war" room. I'm wondering what my daughter will call it when I pass.. You certainly have a treasure in this beautiful dish.. I hope you discover more about it.. hugs ~lynne~
Thanks for stopping by my Shabby Cottage. Your little pink dish is beautiful! Thanks for sharing on Pink Saturday. Esther
Happy Pink Saturday!
I didn't participate this Saturday but I wanted to stop by,say hello and tell you what a beautiful ceramic basket that is and what a sweet memory is brings.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Your pink dish is quite lovely, a delicate beauty to add to the charm of Pink Saturday!
Have a fun weekend and Happy New Year!
Very pretty and definitely pink.Fun to have inherited it. Are there finger prints in the petals of the flowers? This could be an early Capodimonte piece. Made in ....or just name of country will date the piece.
Thanks for showing and telling, also stopping by my blog today.
LindaQ
Hello dear lady.What a neat lady granny must have been.Prepared anyway,huh/The basket is gorgeous.I enlarged it and really-----looked at it.Stunning...Ann
Oh this is so pretty! I love it!! Happy Pink Saturday.
Very pretty dish!!
My first pink Saturday... Happy Pink Saturday!
What a GORGEOUS dish! And a family treasure! I do hope you are able to find out more about it. If you don't in those post...maybe put a picture link on sidebar of your blog asking for hlp identifying it (just a thought)
Granny had wonderful taste! I loved the story about the warehouse. It's a beautiful dish. How are you using it?
Thank you for the visit and your sweet comment. ☺
Diane
You've got yourself a real treasure there. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Day.
Such a pretty pink basket. How special for you to have it. Happy Pink Saturday! Hugs, Patti
~The piece is beyond beautiful and so elegant.
What a treasure. ;)
This is a beautiful pink dish. How nice that it has special meaning for you.
Charlotte
Your basket it beautiful. Happy pink Saturday.
Kathy
What a gorgeous Italian dish--I loved the details. It's lovely to meet you on Pink Saturday!
That pink basket/dish is indeed a wonderful Italian piece!!!!
The little flowers on the handle make me think of Capodimonte porcelains.
Happy Pink Saturday
What a pretty pink basket. What delicate flowers. Happy Pink Saturday. pink hugs, Ellen
The basket is exquisite. It has a lot of history. I love the story about the grandparents.
Sweetie
It's beautiful! Happy PinkSaturday...Thanks for stopping by...
OMG
It's just beautiful.
I'm just getting around to visit everyone. It's 1:00 AM
and I'm still up unwrapping all my goodies from today's shopping. I'm having fun while everyone sleeps. Even the dogs
Happy Weekend
Claudie from Canada
claudie.frid.com
I don't use blogger...
I had to chuckle when I read about your grandmother's "warehouse". My Grandpa had one, too. After he passed away there were shelves in his basement covered with toasters, coffee makers, slippers that he liked, flannel shirts, you get the idea....but unfortunetly for me no beautiful china like your dish. Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn
I will bet it is a special antique! If it is from Grandmas warehouse then it is most likely stored for a reason! I had a garage sale one time and a girlfriend was selling her grandmothers plates until I turned them over and showed her the stamp at the bottom. She rushed them back to her house right away!lol I have been so busy trying to get my feet wet again with drawing!I always have had a fear of it! I have some eye candy to show you all, everyone drop by to take a peek I am in the process of a new collaborated sketch/digital design. I need your support!
Really, you think my boots, leg warmers and hat would be overkill? LOL LOL
What an adorable dish! Thanks for stopping by and looking at my Rose Parade picutes. Seeing the floats in person is quite overwhelming!
Have a great weekend!
Hello Tammy
Your little ceramic basket is adorable. It would look like sitting on a dresse in the bedroom. I wonder whether you could put some little mints in it and set it at your dinner table when you are entertaining.
It looks very delicate. How fortunate you were left with that very special gift.
have a lovely day
Judi
Happy Pink Saturday that has rolled into Sunday for me. I just love the precious pink basket. It is so delicate and the detail on it is amazing. Thank you for sharing and visiting my blog.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo (with the pink Chair).
Hi Tammy, I'm thinking your beautiful dish is for candy. Marks are sometimes the # in the sequence and person's intials molding or making. Absolutly a stunner either way.
Love your pink post....Grandmas dish is BEAUTIFUL...I love pieces from Italy! Was Grandma Italian? Don't you love family pieces!
Tammy...you are one lucky lady to be the owner of such a beautiful piece. I can relate to the "warehouse"...I had an aunt like that. Such a beautiful piece to be passed down. :)ellen
Your pink ceramic dish is really beautiful! Your wedding designs are stunning!
Tammy ~ it is a sweet little piece. It looks like something you might keep a few pieces of often-worn jewelry in.
What a lovely dish!! I really enjoyed your story about "Granny's Warehouse"!! Your block is fabulous!!
Happy (belated) Pink Saturday!
Stephanie
P.S. Thanks for stopping by!
That is a really beautiful dish. What a fun find :)
Well good gracious! I'm finally getting around to PS on Tuesday, my gosh! Love the dish, although I cannot help in id'ing it at all. Have a super week!
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