Wednesday 12 August 2009

COLLECTABLES: QUEEN’S ROSINA ‘CATHAY’


When it comes to china, I seem to be drawn to the ‘oriental’ patterns and this Rosina Queen’s trio in ‘Cathay’ design is one example. I could not find much info on this pottery house except that it was formerly known as George Warrilow and Sons, based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England from 1887 to 1940. In 1941, it became Rosina Queen’s China and this pottery house is still in production – 122 years on. I believe that this pattern was made in the 1960s. Please correct me if I am wrong.



When it comes to buying china, I don’t go looking for those ‘collector’ pieces (but I won’t knock one back if I see it!) but rather, I buy those designs that appeal to me and bring me joy. That is what a collection should do….bring the collector happy thoughts…..



7 comments:

ICook4Fun said...

VG, how are you feeling? Hope everything is well. I just love the design of your China. The are just beautiful!

MamaFaMi said...

Hi VG. Apa khabar? Wahhhhh so cantik, so sweetlah your pinggan, cup and saucer... Kat rumah mama ni, all the simple simple ones aje. Tak apalah, hati senang, kalau pecah tak menangis! Hehehe...

Mat Gebu said...

Hello VG....saya pun suka set cawan tu...cantik dan bergaya...nampak antik dan klasik....

Ummi said...

Hello Vin..sooooo sweeeet...just loved it!!! Kalu akak dapat ni, 2 mggu x tdo asyik tenung set ni tau..hehee...

Hong said...

That's so elegantly! with the peonies and plum blossoms and oriental pagoda ! Colour so pleasing.Love it !!!

VG said...

Hi ya all....thanks for your comments. Glad you like my humble collection.

VG said...

Thank you Patricia for your kind comments. Please feel free to drop me a line. Looking forward to your return visit.