On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:39:14 -0700 (PDT), ntantiques
> wrote:

>On Aug 27, 5:10 pm, koko > wrote:
>> I was just posting some photos on my blog about a tea we had last
>> weeked. Some of the tea cups used at the tea are from a family
>> collection, some I remember from childhood.
>> I remember mom had a special wall rack that the cups hung from and the
>> saucers were placed on edge on a grooved shelf above the matching cup.
>> The rack was three shelves high and probably 4 or 5 cups wide.
>>
>> Do you think anyone collects tea cups anymore?
>
>Heavens yes! When I had my antiques shop, I was amazed at the number
>I sold...Great fun to trot out and use the way you did. My
>Grandmother used to collect them & as a little girl I'd get to pick
>one out to use for tea parties with her - made for some great
>memories. Sadly, I have no idea where her collection went, but I
>always think of her when someone pours me tea in a pretty cup.
>
>Nancy T

It seems I enjoy the tea more in a nice cup with a saucer.
We are fortunate to have the collection. Not anything expensive, just
sentimental.

koko
There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
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updated 8/27