'Two birds flying high, A Chinese vessel, sailing by. A bridge with three men, sometimes four, A willow tree, hanging o'er. A Chinese temple, there it stands, Built upon the river sands. An apple tree, with apples on, A crooked fence to end my song.' No one knows the origin of this classic English children's rhyme - even today, many people have never heard the popular story of the willow pattern. The legend says it was told in China more than a thousand years ago and brought over to England from Eastern lands by the Crusaders. It tells of Knoon-shee, a lovely Chinese maiden, whose affections were bestowed upon her father's secretary, Chang, but who was commanded by her parents to wed a wealthy rival suitor. She refused to comply with their wishes, whereupon her enraged father locked her up in the little house just visible on the left of the temple. From here she contrived to send a message to her lover, 'Gather thy blossom, ere it be stolen.' Thus encouraged, Chang succeeded in entering the apple orchard and carrying off his beloved. So we see them hurrying over the bridge. Knoon-shee with a distaff, and Chang carrying her box of jewels, while the angry father follows hard after them armed with a whip - in some patterns also accompanied by the discarded lover. The couple made good their escape in the 'Chinese ship sailing by' and landed on the island, which can be seen on the left of the picture, where they took refuge in the little wooden house. But the father and discarded suitor tracked them and set fire to the house while they were sleeping; and so the lovers perished. Next morning, from the ashes rose their spirits, in the forms of two doves. And so we see them with out-stretched wings flying off to the realms of eternal happiness.
Learn all about one of the world's favorite china patterns in this guide to collecting vintage blue willow china.
Churchill Blue Willow Plates Bowls Cups 20 Piece Dinner Set, Made In England
From its roots as a 19th-century English tableware trend to its global reach today, this iconic pattern has captivated generations of fans with its intricate designs, symbolic details, and timeless charm. Read on to learn all about Blue Willow china.
China with it's patterns can be most beguiling. No pattern could be more so than Blue Willow. The legend was created to promote the sales of Minton's original china pattern. There are several versions of the legend that have circulated, but this is my favorite. This china pattern has clearly stood the test of time, most likely due to it's fantastic marketing with this romantic story. The Willow Legend There was once a Mandarin who had a beautiful daughter, Koong-se. He employed a secretary, Chang who, while he was attending to his master's accounts, fell in love with Koong-se, much to the anger of the Mandarin, who regarded the secretary as unworthy of his daughter. The secretary was banished and a fence constructed around the gardens of the Mandarin's estate so that Chang could not see his daughter and Koong-se could only walk in the gardens and to the water's edge. One day a shell fitted with sails containing a poem, and a bead which Koong-se had given to Chang, floated to the water's edge. Koong-se knew that her lover was not far away. She was soon dismayed to learn that she had been betrothed to Ta-jin, a noble warrior Duke. She was full of despair when it was announced that her future husband, the noble Duke, was arriving, bearing a gift of jewels to celebrate his betrothal. However, after the banquet, borrowing the robes of a servant, Chang passed through the guests unseen and came to Koong-se's room. They embraced and vowed to run away together. The Mandarin, the Duke, the guests, and all the servants had drunk so much wine that the couple almost got away without detection, but Koong-se's father saw her at the last minute and gave chase across the bridge. The couple escaped and stayed with the maid that Koong-se's father had dismissed for conspiring with the lovers. Koong-se had given the casket of jewels to Chang and the Mandarin, who was also a magistrate, swore that he would use the jewels as a pretext to execute Chang when he caught him. One night the Mandarin's spies reported that a man was hiding in a house by the river and the Mandarin's guards raided the house. But Chang had jumped into the ragging torrent and Koong-se thought that he had drowned. Some days later the guards returned to search the house again. While Koong-se's maid talked to them, Chang came by boat to the window and took Koong-se away to safety. They settled on a distant island, and over the years Chang became famous for his writings. This was to prove his undoing. The Mandarin heard about him and sent guards to destroy him. Chang was put to the sword and Koong-se set fire to the house while she was still inside. Thus they both perished and the gods, touched by their love, immortalized them as two doves, eternally flying together in the sky. Source: International Willow Collectors Not a happy story, but romantic nonetheless. Sherry I will link this to: Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an E The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict Totally Terrific Tuesday at Live Randomly Simple Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day Do Tell Tuesday at Maybe She Made It Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House Share your Style Thursday at Common Ground Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of the Home What to Do Weekends at Shoestring Elegance Idea Box Thursday at Mila's Little Things
100 pieces of Churchill Blue Willow dishes. Made in England. Excellent condition. No chips. It is time for someone else to enjoy its beauty.
Latest Blue and White Blue Willow Display - I finally found time to create a Blue and White Display with our new Welsh Dresser.
China with it's patterns can be most beguiling. No pattern could be more so than Blue Willow. The legend was created to promote the sales of Minton's original china pattern. There are several versions of the legend that have circulated, but this is my favorite. This china pattern has clearly stood the test of time, most likely due to it's fantastic marketing with this romantic story. The Willow Legend There was once a Mandarin who had a beautiful daughter, Koong-se. He employed a secretary, Chang who, while he was attending to his master's accounts, fell in love with Koong-se, much to the anger of the Mandarin, who regarded the secretary as unworthy of his daughter. The secretary was banished and a fence constructed around the gardens of the Mandarin's estate so that Chang could not see his daughter and Koong-se could only walk in the gardens and to the water's edge. One day a shell fitted with sails containing a poem, and a bead which Koong-se had given to Chang, floated to the water's edge. Koong-se knew that her lover was not far away. She was soon dismayed to learn that she had been betrothed to Ta-jin, a noble warrior Duke. She was full of despair when it was announced that her future husband, the noble Duke, was arriving, bearing a gift of jewels to celebrate his betrothal. However, after the banquet, borrowing the robes of a servant, Chang passed through the guests unseen and came to Koong-se's room. They embraced and vowed to run away together. The Mandarin, the Duke, the guests, and all the servants had drunk so much wine that the couple almost got away without detection, but Koong-se's father saw her at the last minute and gave chase across the bridge. The couple escaped and stayed with the maid that Koong-se's father had dismissed for conspiring with the lovers. Koong-se had given the casket of jewels to Chang and the Mandarin, who was also a magistrate, swore that he would use the jewels as a pretext to execute Chang when he caught him. One night the Mandarin's spies reported that a man was hiding in a house by the river and the Mandarin's guards raided the house. But Chang had jumped into the ragging torrent and Koong-se thought that he had drowned. Some days later the guards returned to search the house again. While Koong-se's maid talked to them, Chang came by boat to the window and took Koong-se away to safety. They settled on a distant island, and over the years Chang became famous for his writings. This was to prove his undoing. The Mandarin heard about him and sent guards to destroy him. Chang was put to the sword and Koong-se set fire to the house while she was still inside. Thus they both perished and the gods, touched by their love, immortalized them as two doves, eternally flying together in the sky. Source: International Willow Collectors Not a happy story, but romantic nonetheless. Sherry I will link this to: Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an E The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict Totally Terrific Tuesday at Live Randomly Simple Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day Do Tell Tuesday at Maybe She Made It Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House Share your Style Thursday at Common Ground Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of the Home What to Do Weekends at Shoestring Elegance Idea Box Thursday at Mila's Little Things
BLUE WHITE PLATES Dishes, Mixed Matched, Chinoiserie Decor, Blue Willow, Set Of 4, Collectible Plates Excellent condition preowned plates Those are : dinner plates, about 10 1/4 to 11” Square salad plates about 8-8 1/4” Johnson Brothers cereal bowls about 6” I will have more plates coming. Feel free to contact me if interested please I have more MixMatched items in my store, including unique Chinoiserie Pagoda Cake Stands. Check out my other items or feel free to contact me, please https://www.etsy.com/listing/609303890/vintage-wedding-blue-willow-chinoiserie?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1 B10 (John.br)
Churchill Willow Blue Georgian Shape Dishes made in England. *Get FREE Shipping on orders of $35 or more. Bright white smooth edged ceramic dishes with iconic Willow Blue transfer pattern. One of the most famous and timeless chinoiserie patterns "Willow" tells a story of two lovers who were turned to doves. The dishes are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, crazing or stains. They have a Churchill Lion makers mark stamped on the bottom and/or "Made in England" embossed on the bottom. Churchill China is an amalgamation of several family-owned potteries dating back to 1795 with the founding of the first factory in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. Churchill acquired Queen's China in 1994. The following Willow Blue Dishes are available from the dropdown menu: Dinner Plate - 10 1/4" diameter. Luncheon Plate - 9 1/2" diameter. Coupe Soup Bowl - 7 3/4" diameter. Cereal Bowl - 6" diameter. Large Flat Cup and Saucer Set - 3" tall by 3 1/8" diameter. Breakfast Cup/Bowl - 3" tall by 4" diameter. Mug with Ear Handle - 4" tall by 3" wide. *Get FREE Shipping on orders of $35 or more! Items usually ship the same day via United States Postal Service with tracking and insurance of up to $100. We take great care in packaging and shipping your items. Whenever possible we use clean recycled packaging and boxes. To see more vintage Churchill Dishes, collectibles and gifts go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlwaysUntilForever?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=31619120
Churchill's famous "Blue Willow" love story pattern handmade four tier cake stand made of vintage large sized plates of bestselling china pattern of all times for more impressive look and bigger capacity as new edition to already existing and best selling three tier cake stand design. Big advantage of this particular cake stand is that it could be easily converted into three tier cake stand by simply omitting one tier, depending on the occasion it's required for. Blue Willow china originated in England. Even though the Blue Willow pattern has a Chinese look and story, it was actually created in England in 1780 by engraver Thomas Minton. Then, Minton sold the design to potter Thomas Turner who mass-produced the pattern on earthenware. He was then followed by Royal Worcester, Spode, Adams, Wedgwood, the whole gang (Burgess and Leigh’s modern Willow has been in continuous production since 1922). This old poem "Far away within the East" tells you an old legend's BLUE WILLOW LOVE STORY in the poetic way: Far away within the East, A monarch kept his state. And near him, just across the bridge, There lived a prince (see plate). The monarch had a daughter fair. The prince in love was he. "No, no, good man," the monarch said, "My daughter stays with me." Across the bridge the lovers fled. The king pursued irate. They hied them to a little boat, And sailed away (see plate). Alas the stormy winds did blow As cruel as cruel could be. They dashed the boat upon the rocks, and drowned them in the sea. But changed to bird by fairies kind Their spirits rose elate. And even now about the king They hover still (see plate). This is just a legend's, historical romantic background, which makes this china pattern the most loved among others and for that reason I can see it as a perfect gift choice for romantic occasions as Valentine's Day, engagement, wedding, anniversary, anything, actually to declare your own LOVE... You have to keep in mind that symbol of the willow tree itself has got a great deep meaning also. Green, like the leaves on the branches, symbolizes nature, fertility, and life. It also represents balance, learning, growth, and harmony. Our image of the willow tree represents the strength, stability, and structure of the trunk, standing firm and withstanding the greatest of challenges. Churchill "Blue Willow" three-tier handmade cake stand using vintage best quality branded English made finest examples of porcelain and bone china to bring chic, class and exquisite style to your dining table, tea party, wedding (any casual or special occasion really) to impress your friends, family and guests. This item is a huge part and reflects very wide range of special, exquisite, posh, seductive, high quality, well-known and respected brands and finest examples of well-know for its long history and highest quality English bone china and porcelain makers with added towards customer's needs personal touch of handmade, personalised, made-to-order items. As this particular "Blue Willow" pattern is quite popular and in great demand and plates come in different sizes and some customers require larger capacity cake stand, this listing is made to cater for that purpose: difference to already existing and best selling design are the plates sizes of middle and top tiers. Smaller design's link is here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/230569018/churchill-blue-willow-handmade-cake?ref=shop_home_listings Refer to plate sizer difference below. Another design of the same "Blue Willow" pattern four tier cake stand - "Mad Hatter" style with added "Blue Willow" pattern decorated cup and saucer as a top tier is listed here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/517105743/royal-norfolk-famous-lavender-blue?ref=shop_home_active_11 Nearly one year on after making this listing, have a look at my entire collection of handmade cake stands so far, which makes the whole section of my shop "Handmade cake stands" via this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PoshandSeductive?section_id=17139573&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3 My intentions as a craftsman and great admirer of old English tradition of "afternoon tea", "cream tea", "nice cup of tea" in real style is to reintroduce back amazing tradition, which has been followed in Old Britain for centuries, but experiencing a bit of decline because of more comfortable "fast food", "plastic cup", "tea bag culture". There are some very important issues, caused by this "invasion" and the most important one is the environmental issue. I am big supporter of "green living", reducing CO2 footprint supporter and try to do my bit, whenever I can to save our planet Earth. That is my philosophy of living and I am passionate to find more supporters and spread the idea among as many people as possible. Closer to this particular cake stand. Pattern of plates, used to make it, is very famous and well loved. It's the reason behind the idea of many pottery and bone china makers were and continue using it these days. It's classic, it's sleek, it's clean and rich, and loved by many and list of advantages could carry on for pages. Measurements as follow: Bottom tier (large dinner plate) - 10" (about 26 cm) in diameter; Second tier (slightly smaller dinner plate) - 9 1/4" (about 25 cm) in diameter; Middle tier (middle sized luncheon plate) - 8 3/4" (22.5 cm) in diameter; Top tier (cake plate/bread&butter plate), which in other listing makes middle tier is 6 3/4" (just over 17 cm); Total weight of the entire cake stand (without any packaging) is 2 kg and it's just over 45 cm high. By saying that and introducing it to my shop, I am always willing to make customised items towards your requests, using colours, plates, to match your existing patterns of table and dining ware, if they are still available to get and we are not short of time. I make my research and try to fit any budgets, but quality is always my paramount: it looks good, it lasts, it impresses, but on the other hand it is costly. So that is the point where mutual understanding has to be met and appreciated. I have great selection and choice of quality china to carry on my work. With certain samples of my work I will share links, where you can check pricing on vintage quality dining wear I use to make my items: it varies from £15-25 for dinner plate used as a bottom of the cake stand to £4-10 for tea saucer used for top tier of the stand. I am willing to listen to your suggestion, as always and answer all your questions, regarding this listing and any question about my work in general and possible future customised orders. Refer to images and Shop Policies section for additional information. Like it, share it, pin it, comment on my items, which is always highly appreciated. Thank you for stopping by.
Product Information Width: 6 3/8 in Height: 1 7/8 in Ironstone Crafted In England Discontinued Piece Piece Code: CERC Condition: Used (each item is inspected for quality and is guaranteed to be in excellent condition) Web ID: 1120161
Amazing Chinoiserie…A fabulous collection of Imari garden by Muirfield China. At TruffleandFig we love Blue Willow, though we are blown away by the artistry of this particular Chinoiserie design. With depictions of birds, crane’s, flowers and trees & more. Pricing is per plate; 10 3/4” Dinner Plate 8 3/8” Salad/Dessert Plate 6.5”Canapé/Bread & Butter (8)6.5” Saucer or Canapé’s 7 3/8”Soup/Coupe
Shower her with love, affection, and your choice of broken china jewelry Blue Willow china rings from eclectiQuas. Each of the four blue and white china rings feature an upcycled English porcelain piece from vintage Blue Transferware plates, and a fine sterling silver round or oval ring setting, each fully adjustable from ring sizes 5 to 8. The look is contemporary yet classic, casual yet dressy, and makes a romantic porcelain jewelry gift with an elegant vintage chinoiserie style. The perfect gift for her birthday, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, or her 9th (pottery/willow), 18th (porcelain), or 20th (china) anniversary! Please visit www.eclectiQuas.etsy.com to find the full collection of our eclectic jewelry. All of our jewelry is one-of-a-kind or limited production, and handmade from antique bone china or vintage porcelain, and sterling silver. Your eclectiQuas purchase includes our packaging of a white organza jewelry bag, and a photo card of the china plate from which the jewelry piece originates. For special gifts, we offer a personalized handwritten gift card, and request that you provide your name, the gift recipient’s name, the occasion (if applicable), and your message. For an additional $3.00, we also provide elegant gift wrapping with a shiny white box with cotton batting, a decorative fabric or paper strip which corresponds to the design and color of your item, and your choice of an indigo or red ribbon.
My Welsh Dresser - A country home wouldn't be the same without a farmhouse hutch. It is perfect for my Blue Willow China and Ironstone decor!
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VINTAGE WEDDING, BLUE Willow, Cake Stand ,Serving Tray, Colonial Scenic, Blue White Chinoiserie, Birthday Gift More COLONIAL SCENIC stands are coming! Check out my listing often or feel free to contact me. 💙Blue Willow Oval the bottom plate has some minor stains. But it’s beautiful anyway! This stand is priced accordingly We are bringing a lot different options, so you can enjoy our cake stands as party centerpieces, give them as a gift, celebrate and collect! Please, read the description- we may use some plates with minor imperfections - in this case cake Stands will be priced accordingly Measures approx h 14-16 Mini stands are about h 10-11” We are using both: new plates and preowned plates. Usually they are in a good condition, some light crazing is possible *Blue Willow Colonial light Lovely not- big cake stand. Completed with light style hardware. If you want to upgrade it please contact me for additional price All stands Come without decorations MORE BLUE AND WHITE STANDS ARE HERE https://www.etsy.com/listing/715943154/bluewillow-blue-white-wedding-cenerpiece?ref=shop_home_active_1&new=1 I HAVE MUCH MORE BLUE WILLOW CAKE STANDS. Small chips from drilling around a hole can occur, they are not visible under the hardware and cannot be considered as a defect Feel free to contact me #bluewillow,
Beautiful Blue Willow dinnerware made by Churchill in England - dinner plates, salad plates, bread plates, bowls, tea cups, and a variety of serving pieces - available for individual purchase. The classic Blue and white dinner pattern depicts the legend of Blue Willow, a tragic story, where the father of the woman built a fence around a house to prevent his daughter from leaving with her lover, his secretary, now banished from his home. The woman would walk along the water and among the willows in despair, until she managed to escape, fleeing across the bridge to reunite with the secretary. The father found them and killed the man, and shortly after the woman also died. Taking pity on them, the gods turned them into doves so that they could fly together forever. The plates have a few different Churchill marks - all believed to be from the 1990s. All are identified as being made in England, except the gravy bowl, which was made in Japan. The plates are in great vintage condition. Please look at the photos and be sure to zoom-in. I would be more than happy to send additional photos. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING: USPS Shipping is offered on a flat rate basis - $12 for the first item and $4 for each additional item. If this item ships for less with Fedex or UPS, I will use their services and reimburse you any significant difference after shipping. I will combine shipping on any items in my shop, and reimburse you the difference after shipping. If you would like a shipping estimate, please let me know! Thank you for looking! Dish measurements are listed below. Dinner Plate - 10 1/2" in diameter Salad Plate - 8 1/8" in diameter Bowl - 8" diameter, 1 1/2" height Saucer - 5 3/8" in diameter Cup - 4 5/8" in length handle to rim, 3 1/4" diameter, 2 7/8" height Oval Platter - 11 1/2" - 14 3/4" diameter Covered Bowl - 9 1/2" handle to handle, 7 1/2" in diameter, 4" in height without the lid, 6 1/2" in diameter with the lid Divided Dish- 10" in length, 7 1/2" in width, 2 3/8th height Gravy - 8" in length, 3 1/2" in width, 3 7/8" in height (MADE IN JAPAN) Creamer- 4 3/4" handle to spout, 3 1/4" in diameter at the middle, 3 3/4" height Sugar Bowl - 4" in diameter, 1 7/8" without lid, 4" with lid
Last fall, I found a box of “Made in Japan” Blue Willow dishes at the Goodwill for about $40. I was pretty excited about this find and put them to good use over the holidays with various table settings. Imagine my excitement last week when my mother-in-law told me she found a tub in […]
VINTAGE WEDDING, BLUE Willow, Cake Stand ,Serving Tray, Colonial Scenic, Blue White Chinoiserie, Birthday Gift More COLONIAL SCENIC stands are coming! Check out my listing often or feel free to contact me. 💙Blue Willow Oval the bottom plate has some minor stains. But it’s beautiful anyway! This stand is priced accordingly We are bringing a lot different options, so you can enjoy our cake stands as party centerpieces, give them as a gift, celebrate and collect! Please, read the description- we may use some plates with minor imperfections - in this case cake Stands will be priced accordingly Measures approx h 14-16 Mini stands are about h 10-11” We are using both: new plates and preowned plates. Usually they are in a good condition, some light crazing is possible *Blue Willow Colonial light Lovely not- big cake stand. Completed with light style hardware. If you want to upgrade it please contact me for additional price All stands Come without decorations MORE BLUE AND WHITE STANDS ARE HERE https://www.etsy.com/listing/715943154/bluewillow-blue-white-wedding-cenerpiece?ref=shop_home_active_1&new=1 I HAVE MUCH MORE BLUE WILLOW CAKE STANDS. Small chips from drilling around a hole can occur, they are not visible under the hardware and cannot be considered as a defect Feel free to contact me #bluewillow,
Here I have all the elements except the three people crossing the bridge. Plus a couple of things that don't exist yet (but are being built, credit crunch or not). Actually I have two bridges (the Ha'Penny Hatch footbridge and the DLR) across the creek instead of just one (when there are in reality also two road bridges). The Mandarin's house is a jumble of new and old buildings; the newer ones are gated communities. The island is the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf. The two skyscraper images are taken from the developer's hoardings at "Creekside Village" and "Greenwich Reach", their height determined by the cranes currently in place. Yes, they really will be that tall. The building on the left has an exaggerated perspective because it will have a triangular base, but this is how the developer wants it to be seen...terrorising the locals. This same developer has had his architects draw up plans for the whole of the area, featuring endless repetitions of this building all the way down my road. Dubai on my doorstep. Naturally, the birds are vultures. I am still working on this collage...In his book Willow! David Richard Quintner suggests the Willow image, based as it is on elements of Chinese design, takes one vital aspect from the Chinese, that of non-Western perspective. It is an aerial view. Quintner speculates that the Chinese invented the hot-air balloon well before the French (a hot-air balloon featured strongly in the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony this year, without comment from the BBC team covering the event)...either way, ballooning was the technological advance of its day when the Willow Pattern was introduced...
19th century English transfer pearlware charger / meat platter in blue willow pattern, unmarked.
This student created YouTube video tells the story read from this book... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZHCpe6TkOc Kinder Plates 3rd grade plates 4th grade plates Mrs. Rivera's clas
The Georgian collection includes patterns that have been most popular in Spode’s early years. Some of the patterns, like Blue Willow, continue to be popular. They mix beautifully with other Spode B…
Antique Allerton’s 1903-12 Blue Willow Covered Vegetable Casserole Dish England. 11.25”X 9”X 5.25” tall.
Product Information Height: 8 7/8 in Crafted In Japan Discontinued Piece Piece Code: CANXL Condition: Used (each item is inspected for quality and is guaranteed to be in excellent condition) Web ID: 80712261
Large rectangular deep vegetable serving dish 10"x8" (2" deep) Royal Doulton Booths TC 1126, The Majestic Collection Real Old Blue Willow cobalt vintage gilded rim dish is a new (also very rare item from the collection to come across) listing to add to already well selling other pieces, sets of china of this desirable pattern. So if you come across my shop via this listing, please, make sure you have a close look through the entire shop if you after other pieces of this particular pattern. Absolutely mint condition with gilt in tact. Images in the IMAGE GALLERY will give you measurements and as an additional item 10" dinner plate will give you an impression of the size of this rectangular vegetable serving dish. Below I will just copy and paste the description for five piece dinner setting for one pf this pattern as it states prices of other individual china items of this china, if you are looking for replacement. Don't hesitate, please, to contact me in person via message if you are looking for several replacement pieces. It will help me to quote accurate P&P fee and save you money on it. Table dinner setting five pieces Royal Doulton Booths for one person, The Majestic Collection Real Blue Willow cobalt blue vintage plates gold trim: dinner plate, luncheon plate, cake plate, saucer and tea cup (with inner Willow pattern inside). The purpose of this listing is to offer the entire table dinner setting of china in well sought after pattern for one person. I can see it as a great gift idea or simply to save you time (and post and packaging fee by avoiding to buy separate pieces from different vendors) I have tea china trio of this pattern listed separately if it's only tea pieces setting you are after: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/762569439/royal-doulton-booths-real-old-willow-the?ref=shop_home_active_159&crt=1 My own hand made cake stand at this pattern is also listed separately (and description below is copied and pasted from that listing): https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/775700447/tiered-cake-stand-royal-doulton-booths?ref=shop_home_active_139 If you are after replacement pieces of china of this pattern in different numbers to listed, please contact me and make your request and I might be able to get required various pieces. I'll break down prices of single items (by matching other seller's prices) for your own calculation: Dinner plate (11") at £27.50 Luncheon/starter plate £18.50 Cake plate/tea plate £15.50 Saucer £13.50 Cup £13.50 I also added separate listing for rimmed soup bowl in matching pattern if you wish to have setting of 6 pieces of that china. Listing is just here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/976566060/soup-rimmed-bowl-royal-doulton-booths?ref=shop_home_active_1 These prices are based on mint quality of the items at this pattern (they are about 45 years old) Tiered cake stand Royal Doulton Booths The Majestic Collection Real Blue Willow cobalt blue vintage plates gold trim, exquisite three tier stand is joining my existing collection of handmade cake stands and makes great addition to various interpretation of bestselling china pattern of all times "Blue Willow" and my bestselling cake stand in Blue Willow pattern by Churchill https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/276494360/churchills-famous-blue-willow-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_50 Royal Doulton Booths A8025 is 80s newest look at Blue Willow pattern taking roots back to Real Old Blue Willow pattern by Booths. It's posh and upmarket china range which was going under The Majestic Collection range. Research price tags and value of single plate to understand and appreciate this cake stand's value. For making of it set of thee plates has been used: large dinner plate (about 11" in diameter) or 27 cm makes a bottom tier; rimmed shallow soup bowl makes a middle tier and it's over 8" in diameter (about 20 cm) third tier is completed with starter/luncheon plate, which is about the same size as a middle tier, so sequence could be swapped if you wish to put fruit display on a top tier. I am willing to add fourth tier if desired using the bread&butter or cake plate which would make it as my other four tier cake stand with Churchill's Blue Willow pattern plates, which is very popular another cake stand of mine on a lower budget: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/661804574/blue-willow-love-story-four-tier?ref=shop_home_active_78 Have also a look at other pieces from from The Majestic Collection Blue Willow pattern listed in myshop to add to this cake stand for your perfect afternoon tea gathering: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/762569439/royal-doulton-booths-real-old-willow-the?ref=shop_home_active_29 Also wisit my cake stand section of the shop for a full range of cake stands if it's a perfect cake stand you are after: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PoshandSeductive?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=17139573 I am willing to listen to your suggestion, as always and answer all your questions, regarding this listing and any question about my work in general and possible future customised orders. 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Blue Willow china dates back to the 18th century, but the pattern is timeless.
About Early 19th century English Blue Willow Meat platter with the drain built in the base. This large tray is unsigned and is footed. The condition is very good with crazing and age spots on the reverse.
China with it's patterns can be most beguiling. No pattern could be more so than Blue Willow. The legend was created to promote the sales of Minton's original china pattern. There are several versions of the legend that have circulated, but this is my favorite. This china pattern has clearly stood the test of time, most likely due to it's fantastic marketing with this romantic story. The Willow Legend There was once a Mandarin who had a beautiful daughter, Koong-se. He employed a secretary, Chang who, while he was attending to his master's accounts, fell in love with Koong-se, much to the anger of the Mandarin, who regarded the secretary as unworthy of his daughter. The secretary was banished and a fence constructed around the gardens of the Mandarin's estate so that Chang could not see his daughter and Koong-se could only walk in the gardens and to the water's edge. One day a shell fitted with sails containing a poem, and a bead which Koong-se had given to Chang, floated to the water's edge. Koong-se knew that her lover was not far away. She was soon dismayed to learn that she had been betrothed to Ta-jin, a noble warrior Duke. She was full of despair when it was announced that her future husband, the noble Duke, was arriving, bearing a gift of jewels to celebrate his betrothal. However, after the banquet, borrowing the robes of a servant, Chang passed through the guests unseen and came to Koong-se's room. They embraced and vowed to run away together. The Mandarin, the Duke, the guests, and all the servants had drunk so much wine that the couple almost got away without detection, but Koong-se's father saw her at the last minute and gave chase across the bridge. The couple escaped and stayed with the maid that Koong-se's father had dismissed for conspiring with the lovers. Koong-se had given the casket of jewels to Chang and the Mandarin, who was also a magistrate, swore that he would use the jewels as a pretext to execute Chang when he caught him. One night the Mandarin's spies reported that a man was hiding in a house by the river and the Mandarin's guards raided the house. But Chang had jumped into the ragging torrent and Koong-se thought that he had drowned. Some days later the guards returned to search the house again. While Koong-se's maid talked to them, Chang came by boat to the window and took Koong-se away to safety. They settled on a distant island, and over the years Chang became famous for his writings. This was to prove his undoing. The Mandarin heard about him and sent guards to destroy him. Chang was put to the sword and Koong-se set fire to the house while she was still inside. Thus they both perished and the gods, touched by their love, immortalized them as two doves, eternally flying together in the sky. Source: International Willow Collectors Not a happy story, but romantic nonetheless. Sherry I will link this to: Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an E The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict Totally Terrific Tuesday at Live Randomly Simple Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day Do Tell Tuesday at Maybe She Made It Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House Share your Style Thursday at Common Ground Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of the Home What to Do Weekends at Shoestring Elegance Idea Box Thursday at Mila's Little Things
