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Across the Fence:  MY GRANDMA'S ICE TEA PITCHER  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 09:51:37 AM
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Cleaned out all my kitchen cupboards today, and came across my Grandma's ice tea pitcher, I knew I had it, but today decided it should be out where I can see it. It was in our fridge at home year around with ice tea in it.I was brought up by my Grand parents.We always had a house full of people, I can't believe it never got broke.It sure wasn't being handled by gentle English folks for high tea.
NANCY JO
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 10:10:29 AM
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lovely! i have that very one! at one time .. i bought those in every color i could find! great for all seasons of the year! i think i am down to only about 8 or 10 of them now .. (the more earthy shades) .. my fav is PUMPKIN colored. even more special that they were your 'grammie's' .. someday .. my own grandes will have their grammie's pitcher! i find that this particular pottery is pretty hearty! enjoy some tea .. or milk and cookies! xo
True Friends * Frannie
p.s. nancy .. i've found all of mine .. some are Hall .. some are Fiesta .. some are unmarked .. and i've never had to pay more than $35. for them .. usually in the $20 to $25. price-range. (that was a coupla' years ago .. haven't bought one recently). xo
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Edited by - CabinCreek-Kentucky on Mar 30 2008 1:44:51 PM |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 10:13:23 AM
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lovely!
by the way Nancy..you mentioned clearing out some things...
you know us farm gals could talk you through setting up your own etsy shop if you are interested. They allow you to list vintage items on there.
So..if you need help setting up "Nancy's Treasure Trove" we can all help you through it.
Would be so fun to shop at Nancy's.:0)
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 10:31:07 AM
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I want to see the pot better, the plant was covering most of it up! Whine, whine, whine..... It sure is a pretty color - is it a Hall?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 11:05:11 AM
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I think I read that Fiesta was made by Homer Laughlin which also made Hall. Sometimes you will see a little HL logo on the bottom, but not always. My father-in-law has a blue Hall he is saving for me. I love old teapots and pitchers. So glad you have your family's! :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 11:06:26 AM
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Nancy, I agree with Tina. You should have your own Etsy store. I don't know if you could part with anything, though!
I particularly enjoyed the photo of the boys looking out the window. I do so much love to see them. And I think the tag should go. Beautiful Boy is right.
love,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
Rusty Chicks Chapter
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 11:11:34 AM
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oh you girls!! Selling my stuff?? I don't know. I would have to give that some thought!!!
NANCY JO
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 11:21:24 AM
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oh nancy jo .. i agree with patricia .. unless your bear is an olde STEIFF .. i think a little snipette on that tag is a good idea. i always cut the 'tags' off most things i buy (unless i believe it will enhance the VALUE of a piece in the future!) this includes .. clothing .. towels, wash cloths, 'new' toys. etc. etc.
and honey-doo .. you' KNOW if and when the time is right to part with some of your treasures .. this came for me .. when i realized i had soooooooooooooooooooo much .. especially after moving to these small cabins. HA! i think 'age' might have a little something to do with it too! xo
True Friends * Frannie
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 12:34:15 PM
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What a beautiful blue, and aren't you lucky to have it. Please do post some pictures when you attack your attic, you have such interesting stuff, and it is almost as good as going to the thrift store...Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
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miss wilma
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Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 1:16:04 PM
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Nancy I did a little research on your pitcher , I couldnt see all of it so here is three prices 2 pint jug ---80.00 ice pitcher 135---145 teapot with lid 130 -200. That is for the turquoise color, No telling what all you have stored away,Lucky girl
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 2:18:08 PM
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Thank you Miss Wilma, I could almost tell Richard he can retire now. HA. I'm real happy with myself for finding a use for it and getting it out of the cupboard.
Nancy Jo
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Marybeth
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 8:18:07 PM
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I have a similar one in yellow. It has ridges at the neck but it is Fiesta too. Does yours have a wooden handle? Mine does. I have bowls that match it. I should say had. They were mixing bowls and my mother gave them to me when I got married---I remembered them from when I was little and she got them from her mother. I just have the largest bowl left and it is a green. MB
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 06:34:05 AM
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MB,
I have never seen one with a wooden handle! That must be a real treasure. Better look into that.
NANCY JO
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 06:51:53 AM
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mary beth .. fiesta with a wooden handle .. i would definitely say that one is worth a few pennies .. i have a book on olde fiesta around here somewhere .. i'll have to check it.
i have gotten most of my olde pottery pitchers for between $20 and $35. .. mostly at antiques shoppes .. i still see them in that price range. some are hall, some fiesta and some unmarked.
i looked around for my turquoise one .. and don't see it .. it is probably still packed up in that SCHOOLHOUSE!! i had a wonderful rose-colored one that i gifted to my sister a coupla' years ago .. i still have a burgundy one that i like a lot. but i find that i use my 'ironstone off-white' one during the wintertime .. and my 'olive' green and autumn shades the most .. summertime and my sunny yellow ones get most use. also can't find that MUSTARD colored one .. which is my very mos' fav!
i did have lots of them .. but sold most of them before moving to kentucky! ohhhh .. sometimes we wish we'd held onto something! but . .it jus' sends me on another fun treasure hunt to find another one!
will have to watch out for a wooden handled one!
True Friends * Frannie
HEAR MY STORIES
come, visit my:
"GATHERING ROOM" ..
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. up for adoption:
http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
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