A Look At Things British

The Queens Diamond Jubilee has me thinking of things that are British.  I would love to go to a car boot sale or open market for antiques in England.  To see that much history in one spot.  There will be a few things in this blog I've put in before mixed in with new stuff.

This collage of the Queen is a picture of a tea towel from the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, A paperweight of the Queen that I have in my collection and a red tin put out by OXO to celebrate Queen Elizabeth 2nd's Coronation.

This bowl was my grandmothers and always kept in a cabinet.  It was only recently I realized it was a piece of Spode it's called Spode's Jewel and it's made in England.

This plate is a piece of Carlton Ware which was made in England.

This collage has a platter that is Creampetal made by Grindley which was made in England.  The salt and pepper shakers are Blue Nordic by J and G Meakin made in England.  The book on Clarice Cliff who was an industrial artist in the potteries of England from 1922 to 1963 is a good introduction to her work.  I love her way out there designs.
Clarice Cliff For Collectors
By Greg Slater
First published in the United Kingdom in 2009
By Thames & Hudson Ltd.

The British Bulldog with his Union Jack flag is a Royal Doulton piece this is a family piece that my mom still has and it will go to my sister.

The powder compact is by Melissa and made in England.

Linking with:
DebbieDoo's 
Southern Hospitality 
Our Delightful Home 
Coastal Charm 
Nifty Thrifty Things 
Boogieboard Cottage 
The Farmhouse Porch

Clarice Cliff

Clarice Cliff was a industrial artist in the potteries of England her work dates from 1922 to 1963.  Her body of work is incredible.  I love her wilder designs but have had little luck finding any in British Columbia.  We did find the following plate at the flea market.

                                         Confederation Series Canada
                                         Royal Stafford Ceramics
                                         Burslem England
                                         Montreal circa 1760

I also have the following books on her work:

Taking Tea With Clarice Cliff
A Celebration Of Her Art Deco Teaware
By Leonard Griffin
Photography by Michael Slaney and Leonard Griffin
Published by Pavilion Books Limited
1996 Great Britain

Clarice Cliff For Collectors
By Greg Slater
First published in the United Kingdom in 2009
By Thames And Hudson Ltd.

If your into dishes and have not heard of Clarice Cliff a good place to view her work is on eBay in the UK.

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