Monday, February 4, 2013

Blue Monday - Tiny Blue and White Teapot

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I have a darling little blue and white teapot to show today. It is quite old; it was my mother's, but I don't know how she obtained it. It's small enough to use as a Christmas tree ornament, and it even has am attached hanger; however, I've never put it on my Christmas tree. Neither did my mom. We have always used it for display wherever a touch of blue was needed. Of course, that can be almost any place!





There's a hole in the back, perhaps for a tiny touch of greenery. What else do you think that hole could be used for?

The back is solid. That line on the back is not a crack; it's like a scratch covered over with the glaze.



The bottom marking says "made in Taiwan."



Do you have any idea why this item was made? How would you use it?


Happy Blue Monday!

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38 comments:

  1. AnnesphamilyFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally! I think this is so sweet! I would love to have a tiny treasure like this to remind me of my mom! Have a wonderful week! Hugs Anne

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  2. my home sanctuaryFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Hi Sally. Very cute tea pot. I have no idea what it might be other than to hold greenary like you said. But the handle confuses. Anyway it is very nice. BTW this is Sherry from My Journey Back. Making Some changes and waking up My Home Sanctuary today. Sharing my dream of a Blue Barn. Thanks for the linky. Enjoying as usual.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Sherry

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  3. JeanneFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Hello Sally, Your little teapot is darling. The mark on the back is a firing flaw. It happens sometimes and they glazed over it. I think it was made for an ornamental purpose and it is for flowers or greenery etc.I know you treasure it and so would I.

    We had quite a bit of snow the last two days and it is so pretty in the mountains right now. It won't last long though.

    Happy Blue Monday,
    Love,
    Jeanne

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  4. Gemma WisemanFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    I was wondering if this was a sugar bowl in the shape of a teapot! The large hole is for the spoon! Maybe! I just felt the hole was oddly shaped for a plant unless to display small flowers or ferns in water! Intriguing and beautiful!

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  5. VintagesouthernlifeFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    You're little tea pot is so cute. I wonder if you could put a small votive in it (battery operated)
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  6. Lina GustinaFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    That's a treasure little teapot. I'll use it for home decoration; display it with other little teapots would be nice :)

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/02/blues-on-pedestrian-street.html

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  7. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    I'd use that little gizmo for a planter--for violets, of course!

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  8. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    What a sweet little treasure! I'd love to see it hanging on a Christmas tree with vintage cobalt blue ornaments and more blue and white pieces. Wouldn't that be a feast for the eyes? Have a wonderful week, Sally.

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  9. KT @ OneOrganicMamaFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Thanks for hosting :)

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  10. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    That's gorgeous Sally. I love the vase in the background too.

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  11. Blondie's JournalFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    This is darling, Sally...I'm happy it was passed down to you and I would leave it out year round, too!

    Have a great week!

    XO,
    Jane

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  12. Zizi SantosFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Muito bom guardar essas relíquias de mãe para filha.
    O bule com detalhes em azul é muito lindo! Preserve!
    bj
    Zizi

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  13. Hootin AnniFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I would try and find me some blue glass decorative stems [at the floral section in a craft shop] and add them.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    What a cute little teapot. What even makes it more special is that it belonged to your mother. I'm thinking maybe the hole is for a candle. Thanks for hosting. Happy Blue Monday. Carol Ann is AHappyGram

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  15. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    What a sweet little teapot, Sally. The opening would probably be used for greenery. Lovely that it had belonged to your mother. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. JLS HallFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Your teapot is adorable. My Granny used to have several similar teapot thingies, and she used them to hold matches and toothpicks, and tiny candy canes for the grandkids! But I agree, it does look like it should hold greenery or maybe a teensy bouquet.

    Happy Blue Monday. Hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!

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  17. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    This is a very sweet teapot ornament, Sally! I love to collect decorative miniature like this. Yours is extra special as it belonged to your Mom, and must bring back memories! Happy Blue Monday!

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  18. Barbara F.February 4, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally! I tried several times to upload a photo but it would not take it, sorry. xo

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  19. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Blue Monday dear Sally! I'm posting my mom's china with blue little flowers I used for my Valentines table. I always have problems with my thumbnail, but I'm here and that's enough to make me happy! Have a great week.
    FABBY

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  20. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Yes, congrats to the Ravens!! Your white and blue teapot is adorable! I love anything in blue and white too!
    Fabby

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  21. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you sweet and kind lady!
    Love,
    Fabby

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  22. Pride In Photos BeautyFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Sally sally...what are you going to do with me?☺ I messed up and grabbed the wrong link. It linked to todays post which is black and white. SO sorry...I will do better next week.BTW...LOVE your blue teapot...too cute.

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  23. My name is RietFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    What a gorgeous little teapot happy blue Monday Sally

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  24. Barbara F.February 4, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Sally, thanks for helping me out. Your tea pot is very cute and a nice memory for you. xo

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  25. LVFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Whatever its use, obviously your mother did not choose to do so. How great it is you still have it just as she left it. A treasure to keep.Still not visiting much, but it will get better.

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  26. Maude LynnFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    That is so pretty!

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  27. By NeymesFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    OI SALLY,ESTAR AQUI NOVAMENTE,SEU BULE SER MUITO BONITO,PARABÉNS.VALÉRIA.(BRASIL).

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  28. joyh82February 4, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Such a sweet little teapot. Thanks for sharing. Hope your having a great Blue Monday :)

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  29. ❀~Myrna~❀February 4, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Love your sweet little tea pot!

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  30. CailinMarieFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Hi there Sally! That is a sweet tea pot. If it were smaller I'd say it might be for a doll house, I don't suppose it is the right size for a child's tea party? It is sweet.

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  31. EdenFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

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  32. VictoriaFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Happy blue Monday.
    Your teapot is very pretty !

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Hi Sally! Oh, your little teapot is darling! I can't imagine what i supposed to go in the little hole. But it's sweet and I know you're so thankful to have it.
    Thanks for popping in to see me and I'm sure your weather is lovely.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  34. Maria's SpaceFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    That is so cute. I was thinking vase at first but since it is so tiny maybe, toothpicks a tea bag when you have taken it out of the water and need a place to put it.

    My link is
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  35. Maria's SpaceFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I cannot post in Mister Linky

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  36. LeoviFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    That rich blue Made in Taiwan, I love ...

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  37. JudiFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Happy Blue Monday..*hugs*...on Wednesday.
    That is a very pretty little teapot for sure. I wonder why its open at the back...hmmmm...wasn't made for tealights because they didn't have then then..*s*..but it would get too warm so you wouldn't want to do that. I guess it would be for some greenery. I wonder if you could put a little little pot back there with...some greenery, a live plant.

    Its darling and a special keepsake for sure.
    have a great week.
    Judi

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  38. LauraFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I like the idea of putting flowers in it to display... really pretty Sally.

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