Yes…it is true. I love pottery and china. You already know about my love for McCoy, Fiesta, porcelain, hand-painted china…but have I mentioned Roseville Pottery?
I have about 7 or 8 pieces of Roseville. I have accumulated these slowly over the years. Frankly, Roseville is usually so expensive that I cannot justify the price. Every once in a while, I find a piece that is perfect, but often I will take a piece that has a tiny hairline crack, or a little chip that is so tiny that it hardly can be seen. These little imperfections can bring the price down to a much more affordable level.
About a week ago, Heidi and I were at auction and I saw the two pieces you see at the top of the post. I am so used to Roseville being out of my price range that I didn’t seriously plan on bidding. But then the price went so low that I grabbed Heidi’s number and started bidding. I ended up getting them both for $25.00. In Roseville-land, that is a steal. Heidi told me that lately Roseville hadn’t been eliciting much interest at auction. Oh really? Well, I’m interested!
Needless to say, I was very happy. Both pieces are perfect, with no flaws. I’ve been researching the patterns in my Roseville Book. I’m not quite sure about either of them because the book doesn’t show every color or item made in each of the floral lines.
Oh, Claudia, they are so pretty!!
We should have a day where we post our addictions, LOL
I love the Fiesta. My aunts used to have a lot of it.
I have Fiesta but it’s not the original :(
Hugs,
Marsha
Lovely
Hi Claudia! Your right girl,,,that was a real steal! I love pottery…have sold a lot of it in the past. Enjoy your finds my friend, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings…
Lovely pieces! How great you go them for a steal! Well Done! Collect it up while “interest is down”! Enjoy!
Hugs, Lisa
SCORE!!!!!
And a very pretty one, at that!
Whenever I buy things I don’t need, I tell myself, “Well, since I don’t do drugs…”
Oh yes, Claudia, they’re TRULY pretty! I, too, love the faded colors, china and pottery! I have painted many china pieces in the past, now I’ve become a bit lazy in doing that :(
Monicax.
Hi Claudia,
That is so cool that you were able to get something that you thought would be un-gettable. They really are very pretty.
When we moved in here 2 years ago I was scrounging through the small basement we have and found a fairly large roseville vase. It has 3 tiny chips in it but I have no idea of the pattern or value.
~janet
Claudia great finds, I love em.
I would love to go shopping for pottery, and china its my idea of a great day.
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Thanks for sharing. It is always fun to see what others collect. There are a lot of us out here who are pottery and china addicts. LOL
They’re both very pretty. I’m afraid I can’t help you with your question though. It sounds like you got a real bargain!
hi claudia,
very pretty and how exciting to have bid on and bought them. way to go!
and remember, you’re among friends here. if i can go on (and on) about glitter and clothespins, you can surely go on about pottery! bring it on! :)
happy december
xo
elyse
Everything is pretty. I am an addict as well —
Claudia, these pieces are beautiful. You did well at auction!
I just stumbled across a new collection . . . like I need another one! Watch for it in a day or two.
Hugs,
Teresa
You really scored on those beauties! Sometimes some things are just meant to be! So happy for you! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and glitter, Patti
Cool, Claudia! So glad you found these neat pieces! You really did well here.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Claudia,
I, too have the same problem. I love it all! I just started with the McCoy and have several pieces. I just love the look of it….
Have a great week.
Carol
To me, Claudia, these two beauties should be found next to the word “Cottage” in the dictionary.
Lovely!
Hi Claudia, I love your addiction. These are such lovely pieces! Fiesta is so cheery to me, too. I read through your last several entries, I just love catching up with your blog.
I’m not participating lately, but today decided to put on a Pink Wednesday post… Please come visit!
xJ
Jennifer Swan Hopkins
http://maidenshade.net
Hi! they are so pretty!!
Lovely!
xoxo
Wow – that score makes me a little jealous – in the good way! :-)
My mother used to collect Roseville but I wasn’t ‘into it’ until long after she got rid of it. What was I thinking?! -amy