Bone China
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Marilyn Scholl on Jan 19, 2015Look at replacements.com...that's how I found info about stuff from my mother in laws house. if that doesn't work, start with antique china..and look at pictures.Helpful Reply
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Sue Collins on Jan 19, 2015I believe this pattern is called "Blue Willow". Think it was made in London 1800's. Look for markings on bottom. If no marking and is rough, could be very old and made in Orient. Pattern should be very "crisp", not blurry,believe it is reproducton.Helpful Reply
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Monica on Jan 19, 2015Thank you, there are no markings on the bottom, the pictures are not as clear as i would like.Helpful Reply
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Marilyn Scholl on Jan 20, 2015agree, look at antiques on web..lots made in the first/second ww time frame..Japan/Korea/ChinaHelpful Reply
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Swan Road Designs on Jan 20, 2015You have a variant of the Blue Willow pattern, which is the oldest and most produced china pattern in the world (is still produced). Willow ware probably arrived on the scene about the late 1700s. It is a type of tableware that is called transferware because the design is transferred to the china blank, glazed then fired. In the beginning, a myriad of countries produced willow wares. Unfortunately, today, only a handful of makers still exist. There are a couple in the U.S., some in England and, perhaps, one still in Holland. Japan also produced willow ware china but, for some reason, it's not as sought after as that from the U.S. or Europe. The china always has a white background with either blue (most often seen), green, reddish (brown-like) and a paler almost pink tone. There is also a transfer called "gaudy," which incorporates several vibrant colors all at the same time. The transfers can vary from very crisp and clear to a bit muddy(blurry) which is purely the character of the maker. Johnson Brothers in England produces some of the clearest, crispest pieces of Blue Willow I have ever seen. Your piece doesn't seem to have any marks but, from looking at your pictures, there is a possibility that it was made in Europe, guessing likely in England. The shape of the pot is somewhat English in character. You don't give any history of your pieces so we don't have any other information to help with identifying it further. If you want to read a very, very sweet story, check out the legend of Blue Willow here: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/starfire27/Legend.html.Helpful Reply
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