Milk Glass

On Sunday I returned to an estate sale Nathan and I had previewed the day before, the place where we had found the mirror, bowl, and glasses. I sort of fell for this milk glass tableware. Milk glass was supposedly popular around 1890 and formerly called Opal Glass. I was hesitant on the price, but the man was very friendly and advised I come back the next day when he would mark it down. He seemed glad that I was appreciative of the material as many had passed it by already. Some of the dinner plates I liked were gone unfortunately, but I still went to town. ;) Here are my lovely buys.

 A set of six teacup saucers.  They are so delicate and sweet.  The Beaded Edge is a traditional milk glass design; it looks like a tiny string of pearls. I cannot wait to put marzipan treats on this serving plate.  The edge is even more intricate up close.

A close up on the pearly edge.  I would like to eventually find some mix and match teacups for the saucers.  Everything goes with white, right?

I probably should have passed up these goblets, but they were hard to resist.  I do not think I will use them with the rest of the service.  I just kept imagining how dramatic they would look with a really neutral palette, grays and blacks.  For the right occasion, I couldn't pass it up.

 These are the serving pieces, including the plate from above.  There is a small, looped edge candy dish, and the platter at left is my piece du triomphe.  I missed out on the matching plate, but I like having a small mix.  The unusual edge reminds me of coral.

 Now I am dreaming of pink frosted cakes.  Perhaps I will bring these out when I have special visitors over for coffee and pastries, in the fashion of Aunt Genie.  ;)