The Appeal of Blue and White China

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Many blue and white china patterns, such as Blue Willow, have been around for centuries. The Blue Willow pattern was created in the 1780s by Thomas Minton at the Caughley Pottery Works in Shropshire, England—an Anglicized version of traditional Asian patterns. Over the centuries, it has achieved iconic status in the tea world, and it’s said to be America’s favorite china pattern.

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  1. There aren’t many china patterns I don’t like, but there is always something special about blue and white china. I have two sets; Blue Garland by Haviland and a reproduction set that was on the Titanic originally made by Spode, and a partial set called Seville by Imperial China. All are gorgeous, but like Mrs. DePiano stated in her “Gracious Tables” book, I can always use another set of blue and white china (or anything else for that matter!), and am hoping that Mom’s Blue Willow will come my way someday!

    Thank you for a fabulous magazine! You have no idea how it brightens my day to receive the latest issue in my mailbox.

    Warmest wishes,
    Emily Mayer

  2. My everyday settings are Blue Nordic, originally by Meakin then by Johnson Brothers. Love it on a yellow or pink tablecloth. Have had the pattern for over 40 years and have never tried of it. Sorry they sold the pattern and it then went out of production. I stocked up however, so I’m set for life.

  3. I collect antique dinnerware in general, but I have mad love for blue and white dishes. The older, the better.
    Thanks for this article. I love your magazine. It makes me feel like I’m the last of a dying breed of women who loves to enetertain, collect and use beautiful china.

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