instant collection: vintage teacups and saucers

Thursday night I went to a local estate auction without much knowledge about vintage teacups nor the slightest notion of owning a pretty good size collection. Then I spotted two large lots and was taken by the beautiful design, their colours and their immaculate condition, and decided I want to win them at all cost. And I did won them, and it was costly, sort of (it put a dent on my thrifting budget for next week).

The first two photos are from the first lot.





And these are from the second lot...





here are some of my favorite ones...





I spent the next day researching the internet and ebay and found enough information about the variety of teacups produced by Aynsley, Royal Albert, Shelly, Paragon- the markings I found on most of the teacups I've bought.

I searched ebay's completed listings and was pleasantly surprised to find some good prices ranging from $25 and up on the ones with similar markings as mine. This particular one must be the rarest or it's kind as it was sold for $180! It just amazes me what people are willing to pay for some things...


I may keep a couple, but some will be listed on ebay and I may list some in my Etsy shop next week.