I came, I saw, I bid! (And won!) Shelley China Sets & More

Last night I attended a local auction about 30 minutes away.

I ran into an old friend from our antique mall and she introduced me to a new dealer. We had a lot of fun chatting about all of the things available to us on the tables. I explained how I look for roses often... due to the name of my store.

(Everything you see here is listed here on Bella Rosa Antiques)


There were lots of roses to bid on! Check out this amazing Shelley English bone china set. All three pieces in super condition. This is the rambler rose pattern in the dainty shape. I also happened to get the second set below in violets.

I think this set would appeal to a collector as well. After all, Shelley teacups are highly sought after by teacup enthusiasts... I did a post recently on the history behind Shelley china.

This piece I bought at an auction last year and decided to pass it on.

I can't keep everything, can I? I do try.

Lovely lustre on this plate.

I like how the roses and violets are combined into one theme.

Rhinestone necklace....a little sparkle for your holiday!

Wouldn't you like to find this in your stocking?

Or maybe you'd like to find this vintage glitter house...

around here they are called "Putz" houses.

I for one, would really like something like this.

The jeweled decoration is gorgeous!


Or maybe soft pastels make you smile.

Serve up some sweet eye candy on this three part tray.

This celluloid vanity set does not look as pretty in the photo

as it is in person. The blue is really stunning.

The swirled gold decoration is the perfect touch!

The hand mirror is in great condition. These

are usually found with cloudy glass or spots. Not this one!

And the tray is glass inside with a lace interior.

Delicate but oh so lovely!

Just look at that petit point center!

Bookends are also hard to find. This pair is marked "Made in Occupied Japan"

for the time period that Japan was occupied by allied forces.

There are many collectors who like to find the pieces made during those few years.

I have said this before but I really really like how the teal blue and pink roses are

paired in this plate. Just the right mix for a beautiful palette!

And I could not list new things without adding some antique rose postcards.

All found here in my JUST LISTED category.

http://www.bellarosaantiques.com/category_25/Just-Listed.htm

Joining up with the pinkies for PINK SATURDAY! Hop on over to How Sweet the Sound for all kinds of colorful pink inspiration.