A friend recently shared a few hostess pieces of Pope Gosser china with me. Previously unfamiliar with the name, I decided to do a little research. First manufactured in 1903, it was made in Ohio by an Englishman, Mr. Pope, and a jeweler from Ohio, Mr. Gosser, when they combined forces. It was known for its quality and was in production until the late 1950s. An article I found outlined how the markings changed throughout the years and using that as my guide, I was able to date these items from the 1940s.
I think this pretty pattern looks like summer on the patio, so I decided to use it for today's tablescape. I tossed on a lace tablecloth and found some mismatched rose pieces from my dining room display for the individual place settings.
This plate was a high school graduation gift from a very dear, close friend. We have been friends since we were preteens and her grandmother hand-painted it. I treasure it! The little dish is a Wedgewood piece from my great aunt and uncle. They gave it to me for a birthday when I was growing up.
This shell-shaped snack set is a family piece, which belonged to my paternal grandmother's side of the family. I just rested it on an everyday white plate. Again, the morning created some unavoidable shadowing.
Of course, I had to finish the table with a few freshly-cut pink roses from the yard. They, along with the hostess set which inspired this entire creation, worked well for the centerpiece.
If you're reading this, I wish you could join us for a meal on the patio! Which place setting would you pick?
Don't you love the little rosebud on the lid?
I think this pretty pattern looks like summer on the patio, so I decided to use it for today's tablescape. I tossed on a lace tablecloth and found some mismatched rose pieces from my dining room display for the individual place settings.
This dinner plate is from my maternal grandparents' side of the family. The luncheon plate atop is a replica of the Grand Hotel china (Mackinac Island). We bought this single plate as a keepsake on one of our stays there since it is a very favorite destination for us!
This plate was on display on my plate shelf and came from a sale, I think. While it holds no sentimental value, it is vintage. I used a clear plate on it so that the rose design of the dinner plate could be appreciated. Due to the morning sun, there is a bad shadow problem.
This plate was a high school graduation gift from a very dear, close friend. We have been friends since we were preteens and her grandmother hand-painted it. I treasure it! The little dish is a Wedgewood piece from my great aunt and uncle. They gave it to me for a birthday when I was growing up.
This shell-shaped snack set is a family piece, which belonged to my paternal grandmother's side of the family. I just rested it on an everyday white plate. Again, the morning created some unavoidable shadowing.
Of course, I had to finish the table with a few freshly-cut pink roses from the yard. They, along with the hostess set which inspired this entire creation, worked well for the centerpiece.
If you're reading this, I wish you could join us for a meal on the patio! Which place setting would you pick?