Thursday, January 8, 2009

Bone Dishes






A little set of transferware bone dishes from the thrift store for you today.  And I don't even like fish.  Go figure.
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  1. ksarraJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I always love seeing the world through your eyes. PS When I get to a thrift store, I head straight for the dishes too!

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  2. LorriJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Great find! I have some of those, however I have never used them. What creative thing are you going to do with yours?
    Have a great week
    Lorri

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  3. A New England LifeJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Aw Mary, aren't those sweet and delicate. A nice little find. I LOVE transferware!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    They're so pretty and delicate, Mary. You have the best thrift shop ever.

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  5. The Good Life in VirginiaJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    indeed you have a great thrift shop...nothing like that to be found in these parts of the world...alas

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  6. LBPJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Dishes! One of my weakness's! Those are very pretty. Perfect for peanuts and mints.

    Blessings

    Linda

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  7. CharJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I love transferware! I've never seen bone dishes before...and being from Alabama, I thought rib bones. LOL there are so many other possibilities.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Oh Mary your bone dishes are so delicate looking! They are beautiful! :) I love them... who are they made by? Do you know how old they are?

    xoxoxoxoxo
    Donna Marie

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  9. VeeJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Aren't they delicate and lovely! I have a set and, when they're not in the china cupboard, they serve as earring trays.

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  10. Terri SteffesJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    I have a bunch of these and never knew what they were! I use them to hold my jewelry I take off each day!

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  11. MaryJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Donna Marie,
    There are eight dishes, each with it's own unique design. Only one has a marking on the back, and that says W.M.CO. and Honeysuckle, which happens to be the flower depicted on that particular dish. I have no idea how old they are, although there is quite a bit of craquelure in the glazing.

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  12. Rosie's WhimsyJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Love how they used to have a dish for everything! I'd probably use them for condiments on a buffet table HA!

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  13. ClaudiaJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Mary, you find the most lovely dishes. Lovely transferware, just lovely.

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  14. Mental P MamaJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    You can also use them as a plated salad dish;)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Mary, I have a couple of bone dishes. Mine are not out right now...have used them on my desk to hold paper clips ...also as resting place for earrings. They are pretty, useful, and speak of another time.

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  16. MarthaJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    I only have one and use it in the bedroom by the bedside table for rings/earrings, small items. Your's are very pretty!
    Martha

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  17. CindyJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    I always love the shape of bone dishes and I don't have any!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    cute little dishs, but I'm still going back to your post on the 6th. to see that wonderful silver spoon....I want one!! Sue.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    But, they are absolutely lovely, Mary!

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  20. Country GirlJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    You always seem to find the most lovely accoutrements!

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  21. bjJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    How pretty these are. Mary, where in the world do you store all your dishes? I am sooo out of room and am passing up lots of things that are haunting me now....
    xo bj

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  22. vicki archerJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    Hello Mary,
    Thank you for stopping by French Brocante - a work in progress for this year...but please do come by French Essence. I love these dishes and who wants to be practical, anyway! xv

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  23. PaulaJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    I love bone dishes and have been collecting them for years. I've put them in plate holders on the wall as displays, used them on the table for someone to place their teabags and spoons in order to keep their saucers "clean" or with mugs that didn't have saucers, put them in the bathrooms with little decorative soaps, placed them on our registration table at the B&B with business cards in them...I've used them just about everywhere! Your post has made me want to dig a few of my prettiest out of the china cabinets and take a few photos. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. abbJanuary 9, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    My grandmother used to place those on her table hugging the left side of the dinner plates, and use them for salad. Except in the Spring, never a lettuce salad, but usually a fruit, Waldorf, slaw, etc. kind of thing.
    I thought they were for salad, never imagined they're actually for fish.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I have a bone dish on my bedside chest - I put a pen, cough drops, and lip balm in it. It corrals these small items and is a great use for an unusual but lovely dish!

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  26. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Not only for fish, these are for any discarded bones in a meal. But I love the idea of using them for salad or bread. Apparently, they used to be a popular bridal gift in Victorian times. Gorgeous.

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