tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post6641209599482989278..comments2024-03-12T08:15:39.519-07:00Comments on Antiques And Teacups: Tuesday Cuppa Tea, US Zone Teacups, Anniversary Coventry BlitzAntiques And Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353180034537009493noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-71047980876519718752014-11-22T21:46:34.646-08:002014-11-22T21:46:34.646-08:00Fascinating post, beautiful teacups.Fascinating post, beautiful teacups.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-17049210216711967542014-11-22T19:24:59.788-08:002014-11-22T19:24:59.788-08:00Ruth, you have so many beautiful teacups! I reall...Ruth, you have so many beautiful teacups! I really enjoyed this history. Really makes you pause and be so very thankful! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-16366874444557614762014-11-22T09:38:26.677-08:002014-11-22T09:38:26.677-08:00Ahhh, Ruth! I LOVE all the wonderful history you s...Ahhh, Ruth! I LOVE all the wonderful history you share. The occupation in Germany teacups are beautiful and an artistic reminder of both a tragic time of war, and the restoration of a culture of beauty. The story of your husband's family and the Coventry bombing had my eyes welling up. I often look at pictures and see the glories of history standing and then to know how they were so cruelly destroyed! I love how the English preserve their past. However, I do hurt for how many of the marks of Christian history remaining are slowly being overrun. How we need to listen to the lessons history teaches. At least, in England, they still make an effort to preserve these wonderful works. In America we knock things down after a scant 50 years - the hoops history lovers have to go through to save and repurpose historic buildings and landmarks! Rant over . . . I need tea.<br />Blessings to you this Thanksgiving week!<br />Joy!<br />KathyMiss Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535864559101763980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-33560341614527248822014-11-21T18:06:23.058-08:002014-11-21T18:06:23.058-08:00Oh you are just so full of the most interesting th...Oh you are just so full of the most interesting things to share with us Ruth. I really enjoyed and learned so much from this post. Thanks! Beautiful pix.Lady Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120033316991383283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-38035740891904280412014-11-19T19:41:45.755-08:002014-11-19T19:41:45.755-08:00Thank you so much for your research on the Coventr...Thank you so much for your research on the Coventry bombings. Very insightful. I love the tea cups. I'm really fascinated by elegant tea cups that have the design on the inside, so that it can be enjoyed by the tea drinker as it's slowly revealed.Rhissannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001501916407616825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-11873248485638940902014-11-19T11:00:37.369-08:002014-11-19T11:00:37.369-08:00OMG What a fabulous display... I'm so very fon...OMG What a fabulous display... I'm so very fond of Bavarian china... and love that first teaset...I had just settled in to war the ' Gathering Storm" /Winston Churchill for the 6th time with my mother... Each time gleaning more about the war....She 's a bit of a history buff... Your post was so very informative and enlightening ..Thanks for sharing all those beautiful cups and saucers... HugsZaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-59296855395845742692014-11-18T19:43:03.451-08:002014-11-18T19:43:03.451-08:00Hi Ruth! Thanks for sharing all the interesting i...Hi Ruth! Thanks for sharing all the interesting information about German china. It made for a very interesting read. I haven't seen a U.S. zone backstamp yet--now I'll be on the lookout. Have a great week!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761581520765059264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-74191611967206264632014-11-18T12:38:40.254-08:002014-11-18T12:38:40.254-08:00Great post as always. Thank you for hosting. I alw...Great post as always. Thank you for hosting. I always look forward to your post and party although my 'offering' is an after dinner mint to your hearty entree! Angels to you.Tea in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113281875697713530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-86958266447273724572014-11-18T11:09:06.362-08:002014-11-18T11:09:06.362-08:00This was fascinating, Ruth! I'm so glad they k...This was fascinating, Ruth! I'm so glad they kept the walls of that beautiful old cathedral as a monument. Also, I loved learning about those backstamps that said "U.S. Zone" — never knew about this at all! You are just a treasure trove of information regarding both teawares and history, and we're so lucky you are so willing to share!Angela McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928913868086900802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-67193279924442807102014-11-18T04:40:06.096-08:002014-11-18T04:40:06.096-08:00Do not fret over the linkup. We are all just havi...Do not fret over the linkup. We are all just having fun. Even with such a heartfelt blog post we are still thankful that we are free and able to have this pleasant time and lovely things. Thank you for sharing such great information about the post war German potteries. I have been trying to piece information together here and there, and you really tied it all together for me. Thank you for sharing your family's story. When you think about it, it was just like guys to have to go look. Really?! You did not see the womenfolk doing anything that silly. Praise God they went home. Thanksgiving is not just for one day!MomWaldsPlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203303302803775220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-81622868917815943322014-11-17T22:04:49.946-08:002014-11-17T22:04:49.946-08:00My oh my your posts are so interesting. I read it ...My oh my your posts are so interesting. I read it twice. Well done, ma'am, and thank you for all this wonderful info - and for hosting. My maternal grandmother moved from England to the states when the war started. Her elder siblings stayed. I remember very young when they visited and I was able to listen to the old tales of this war, Yes, we do have much to be grateful for, indeed.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-57708527772949917532014-11-17T19:43:30.809-08:002014-11-17T19:43:30.809-08:00One thing I have been very happy about is how much...One thing I have been very happy about is how much I learn from Teacup Tuesdays. The history of china, tea-cups, how people celebrate tea and holidays...the whole gamut of all the tea blogs I read, has been a true learning experience. Your blog adds even more dimensions to what I already appreciate about this now Tuesday habit of mine.<br /><br />So many thoughts went through my mind as I read this. First, the worry and fear your husband's mother must have felt every time she held your husband, her baby. Would he perish along with her during the bombings ? Or die of some health issue as a result of their living situation ? So mush darkness, dismay, and probably depression. Isn't it amazing to see how the human spirit perseveres, and yes, good conquers evil ? Our world needs people like your husband's family, like the leaders in England during the wars, especially in these ever-distressing times.<br /><br />Your teacups are a gateway to the history that has changed us all. Thank-you !KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-87528943833530248862014-11-17T18:42:17.880-08:002014-11-17T18:42:17.880-08:00A lot of history on the war and teacups this week,...A lot of history on the war and teacups this week, as always something to learn and think about.<br />Thanks for hosting us ladies.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-8214491779272731072014-11-17T17:37:06.605-08:002014-11-17T17:37:06.605-08:00Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the zon...Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the zones. I knew about the U.S. zone, but did not understand it. Now I do. The war was a horrible thing for England and affected so many lives. Thanks for hosting Tuesday Cuppa Tea.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667629963983016101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-84558565368367073642014-11-17T17:27:13.405-08:002014-11-17T17:27:13.405-08:00Such an interesting post. I've never seen chin...Such an interesting post. I've never seen china with US Zone marked on it. And what a blessing your father-in-law "heard" that voice.<br />Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-56261921326413564552014-11-17T17:24:52.478-08:002014-11-17T17:24:52.478-08:00Hi Ruth: Your post was so educational. Love it e...Hi Ruth: Your post was so educational. Love it each time I visit, I learn something new. Your tea cups are amazing. What a wonderful collection you have. Blessings, MarhtaMartha's Favoriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513162906213998461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-36902607513229366922014-11-17T14:38:05.712-08:002014-11-17T14:38:05.712-08:00Ruth, This is a fascinating post with the WWII inf...Ruth, This is a fascinating post with the WWII info. So hard to imagine how the families lived around this and stayed sane. Thank you for sharing this! <br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-10836448128967852172014-11-17T10:09:49.278-08:002014-11-17T10:09:49.278-08:00Hi Ruth,
You always teach me so much! I love all ...Hi Ruth,<br />You always teach me so much! I love all of the elegant Bavarian teacups but my favourite is the pale blue with the pink roses and greenery. They are all such amazing collectibles! Thank you for hosting Tuesday Cuppa Tea! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804372282623644402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-43264581296102472662014-11-17T09:04:35.485-08:002014-11-17T09:04:35.485-08:00This is a very interesting post. The German teacu...This is a very interesting post. The German teacups are all so beautiful and their history is so interesting as well. What an incredible story of your husband's father and brother being spared the bombing! A miracle indeed. I'm going to check out your link. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. PamPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-71932987931284944532014-11-17T08:02:47.952-08:002014-11-17T08:02:47.952-08:00Beautiful! I also have a lovely and complete tease...Beautiful! I also have a lovely and complete teaset for 8, like yours, Bavaria-Germany, US Zone as well I love. Thanks for the history which I didn't know, except that yes, it came from the occupied Germany back in the late 40's.<br />I just saw a documentary on cable last night of WWII on the History Channel. I never cease to be amazed! Thank you for sharing and for hosting.<br />Have a blessed week, dear Ruth.<br />FABBY<br />FABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-33504884092556009202014-11-17T07:22:28.388-08:002014-11-17T07:22:28.388-08:00What an interesting post, Ruth! So much history a...What an interesting post, Ruth! So much history and very sobering photos of those days of war. Your teacups are beautiful. My favourites are the second and last ones. How providential that John's father heard Annie calling! I am always amazed at how God protects His people. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Sandi Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-85555105833413178812014-11-17T06:10:25.039-08:002014-11-17T06:10:25.039-08:00Thank you, Ruth, for all the history that you shar...Thank you, Ruth, for all the history that you share with us. It's so sad that those wonderful potteries had to close because of financial reasons. Lucky for you that you have such pretty teacups from the area. The second and the fourth are my favorites. Isn't that something how John's father heard Annie call, but she hadn't? Thank goodness that he "heard" it! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-77514488369626599462014-11-17T04:51:43.568-08:002014-11-17T04:51:43.568-08:00Divine intervention for John's family, indeed!...Divine intervention for John's family, indeed! Giving thanks for our freedom.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394597758723246533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-91971045930820736592014-11-17T00:15:24.455-08:002014-11-17T00:15:24.455-08:00Oh Ruth this is an amazing post. My husband and I ...Oh Ruth this is an amazing post. My husband and I were both war babies and we read a lot of war history..<br />I loved reading about the potteries started again in the US Zone of Berlin. <br />The floral Bayreuther tea cup and saucer is very sweet.<br />That's a famous photo of Churchill at Coventry Cathedral ruins.<br />Last time we were in the London we visited the Churchill War Rooms underground - it was fascinating, as was the Imperial War Museum.<br />Thank you for your most informative post and the beautiful Bavarian china.<br />Shane<br />Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727638102193854145.post-51863912786533261062014-11-16T17:52:31.809-08:002014-11-16T17:52:31.809-08:00That is some amazing history. I found the photos ...That is some amazing history. I found the photos sobering. We have long forgotten how this freedom came to us. I have never seen the US Zone backstamps and they are very interesting!Bernideenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323630851115338825noreply@blogger.com