On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:59:59 -0700, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

>
>"koko" > wrote in message
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>>
>> 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?
>>
>> Had to get photos of the tea cup table.
>> http://i38.tinypic.com/apbo7l.jpg
>> http://i34.tinypic.com/2hroi7p.jpg
>>
>> koko
>> There is no love more sincere than the love of food
>> George Bernard Shaw
>> www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
>> updated 8/27
>
>Yes we have several which were passed down and will (actually have gone) to
>our daughters as starter cups.
>
>There are several points to look for:
>
>1. Fine china is almost translucent - hold the cup(s) to the light and
>you'll see a vast difference between cups.
>2. The finer the china the smoother the surface will be. use the saucer
>as you would a mirror and bounce a light from a bulb off the surface and
>you'll be able to see if there are any pock marks. Once again the smoother
>the surface the better the quality.
>
>3. I now look for cups at estate sales etc.
>
>Dimitri

Thanks for those tips Dimitri. This all got me to thinking I could
squeeze in room for a few nice cups and saucers.

koko
There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 8/27