Red transferware challenge #11: Wedgwood Briar Rose - two ways

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Sometimes my education gets the better of my creativity. Call me a stickler, but I just can't pair transferware with a charger, even if it is Wedgwood. The story of transferware is the story of china dinnerware came to the masses. Those poor, tired, overworked families of the industrial-era, who frequently did not have a set of plates, of any kind, among the entire family, and certainly not a complete set. Transferware changed all of that with a little help from modern or modern at the time production. The ability to efficiently mass produce the delightful scene from a copper plate to a china blank was the very thing that allowed the average, common family to acquire dinnerware. Therefore, I am not able to pair a charger with transferware. The latter accompanying a more formal meal. Once the charm of transferware became popular, the larger more exclusive manufacturers like Spode and Wedgwood pictured here as WildBriar, became ubiquitous.

Fortunate to be gifted this lovely set from friend Margaret and blog sponsor Nowvi, this was perfect for the Nov challenge. I had lots of ideas for this pattern (and still have a setting forthcoming) so naturally, I paired it two ways: one with these beautiful acorns (also from Margaret) and with pink depression glass.

For the red setting, I used Reed and Barton Bead silverplate and some deep red goblets, a gift from friend Jane.

I kept the centerpiece the same as I transtioned to the pink depression glass

For the pink depression glass, I used the Rose of Sharon pattern, a set from Stephen's grandma.

I added the cup and saucer as a soup cup, something that's gained in popularity. Along with water glasses and pink optic wine glasses.

I also changed the flatware to an Oneida pattern with roses to soften the setting.

I have one more table featuring WildBriar for November, which hopefully I can get accomplished! Hard to believe that the year of red transferware challenge is nearly complete! Thanks for popping and don't forget to check out our three sponsors as well as the shop.

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