Colonial items were all the rage during the bicentennial year

which is discussed at length and illustrated in Gifts for Good Children (1780-1880) written by Noel Riley and published by Richard Dennis

The mercury glass ornaments are primarily in pink and silver

The pottery has been in continuous daily operation ever since

A nice vintage rhinestone brooch

Vintage Christmas Coffee Cups vintage_scissors Colonial items were all theThis are vintage Christmas China cups by Queen's English bone china in the Yuletide pattern. The set includes 4 lovely tea cups. The brightly colored set includes holly as the focal graphic, however the gold edging makes the cups sparkle. The approximate measurements of each cup is approximately 3 1 8 inches in diameter at rim and 3 1 8 inches tall at high point of handle. The set is in very good vintage condition, with minimal paint loss, no chips,