Chances are, if you go to auctions at all in this area, you will see these dishes. They are fairly easy to find in antique stores, thrift stores, any place you find collectibles. My Mom has been gracious enough to let me do a little interview about these dishes, and Iam sharing it with you all.
Barbara K., aka Mom, is a dish enthusiast with a passion for Jewel Tea dishes. She is married to Verle, who is her partner in crime, when searching for these treasures. Below
is my interview with her about her dishes, in her words.
My Mom (Grandma Alley) had this dinnerware and we used it daily. Of course we were to be careful with it. I have a milk pitcher, a plate, a custard dish, and pepper and salt set that were hers. Moms’ salt shaker was cracked but I found one that was not, so now I have a set that is not cracked.
The others I have collected over the past 2 years. When we were coming home from our grandson’s wedding in Minnesota, (somewhere in South Dakota) Verle found a tray to finish my tea set. It was WAY more than I wanted to pay. After talking the owner down in price, he had to go back over the three floors of the antique shop to find it. Even the owner had no idea where it was in the store.
I had wanted a glass tray for YEARS, and they are valued at $180, so was really waiting for the right price. I found one in Russell Ks antique shop for $35 and did not even try to talk them down! But that day if you spent over $25, you got a 10% discount, so I got it for the right price.
I have a full set of 8 dinner plates and cups and saucers also Verle found at Downs Ks., at a great price.
There are also accessories(?) such as these playing cards that go with these dishes. I have 2 decks, one is complete. When I went to purchase the other deck, the man at the store had a fit that I wanted them, because it wasn’t a complete deck.I still need a cookie jar, having found one in Ellis, Ks. Once, but it was gone when I went back after it. From that, I learned to have things set it aside while I think and am still in the store.
Some of the pieces were produced again in the 80's so I have to be careful to check the stamp to make sure they are the older ones. Verle is good at remembering and finding the pieces I still need, so I know if there are any out there – we’ll get them!
I hope you enjoyed my interview today. Mom and Verle will continue to be on the lookout for the above pieces she mentioned.Addendum on Sunday February 20 - went to a "going out of business" sale at an antique store yesterday - saw some of these dishes - average price $49.00 before 1/2 price! Wow, what a great collection Mom!
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That is a really wonderful collection! I can't believe they even have playing cards in that pattern. Now, when I go to the antique mall I like to visit, I'll notice them if I see them.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and the carriage is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI love these too. My mom had them. I remember in the early 60's when we were first married The Jewel Tea man came by our house. The cards are new to me.
ReplyDeleteQMM
These have been around a long time. Someone in my family had a set, but have no idea what happened to them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing collection and pieces that I did not know even existed like the glass tray and the cards. Thanks for sharing. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother owned these dishes and I have one piece that belonged to her - a ball pitcher. I have been collecting Jewel Teas for several years and love it too. I did not know about the playing cards, so thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my what a great collection. My Great Grandmother had the jewel dishes...I wonder where they are now?
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern, what lovely dishes!! Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteOh, I enjoyed this post! I've never seen this pattern, but it's so pretty, and all the memories the dishes hold make them really special. I love the shape of the handles on the cups and pitchers! And how fun there are so many pieces, including even glasses that match!
ReplyDeleteEverything is gorgeous. I love the pattern on all the dishes and glasses.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few of these pieces around, but never such a great collection. Your dishes are very lovely.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
Jewel Teaware reminds me of living in OK. Lots of my friends collected it there. Your blog reminded me of some fond memories. Thanx for sharing. The Cranky Queen
ReplyDeleteHi There,I remember seeing the Autumn Leaf china somwhere/sometime in my life. Funny what they used to include in china sets (playing cards!)..
ReplyDeleteSUch a pretty table Sandi. I love the dishes, and you have a nice collection going. I love Fall, so anything that looks like Autumn to me is gorgeous! XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection of dishes. I remember my grandmother having a full set of the jewel T dishes. I wonder whatever happened to them. Thanks for sharing yours. Karie
ReplyDeletethey had plastic table cloths and lots more that I look for. going to wichita this weekend , Look out Paramont and Legacy antique malls. here we come... thanks Sandi for the beautiful pictures. hang on to them for me in case something happens to the dishes you have proof of them for my insurance...love , mom
ReplyDeleteI love the Jewell Tea dishes too. My collection started with a few pieces that that belonged to my grandmother. I have some that belonged to my aunt and many that I have collected on my own. I thought it was interesting that you found your pieces in Kansas as that's where I live. Loved your post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dish collection! I love the pattern and the warm colors, very unusual cause I have never seen them and I am always looking at dishes....Christine
ReplyDeleteSandi, what a wonderful collection. I have a friend that has a huge collection, too. She has even offered to let me use it for a tablescape.
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to buy this pattern from "The Jewel Tea Man!" My sister and I have some of the pieces now. I have the Aladdin lamp style tea pot, and a coffee pot!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
What a pretty pattern!
ReplyDeleteHi again!
ReplyDeleteYou are too cute! I love having you leave comments....on either one of my blogs. I couldn't find an email of yours, or I would have sent this through email...please keep stopping by on both blogs!
Hugs,
Penny
Cute dishes, this is the first time I've seen this pattern. How fun that it's been enjoyed by your family for so long:@)
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi! What a flasback for me! My childhood neighbors had these plates! Love it! And as to the silver punch cups...I wouldn't serve anything hot in them! Wonder how those cowboys never burned their hands? lol Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection of dishes :) I love the way you set them up for your photos as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment and directing me to this post. it was very interesting, I have the Aladdin teapot too, but the handle is broken, I am looking for a replacement. Thanks for visiting Doras cottage
ReplyDeleteRecently I was burglarized and all my grandmother's sterling silver flatware was stolen. Replacing it is cost prohibitive -- and then as I was going through some boxes in storage, I came upon my great-grandmother's silverplate flatware that she bought from the Jewel Tea Man in the 40's or 50's. That's now my "good" flatware and I'll use it on Thanksgiving and think of Grandma LaMarche from Seymour, Wisconsin.
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