...for my bread
Many years ago, I found a Hornsea Butter dish in a CS, in the Brontë pattern. I loved it. Then two years ago I dropped the lid and it broke. I was really upset
And then, about three weeks ago, I noticed the dish was chipped at the top, and a crack was running down from the chip...
I have been checking the CS in Norfolk and Chorlton looking for a new glass or china butter dish [of any brand] I had no success. I looked on eBay - they had complete Hornsea ones for £20 - £40, And the ones without lids were £10+.
Then I found a lidless one in the Tapestry Pattern for just a fiver. And my wooden lid fits perfectly. And I am very happy. But I suspect this is becoming something of a Trigger's Broom exercise.
I do so like to have a civilised breakfast, with a toast rack and a butter dish...
I am sure Julie Andrews and her daughter feel just the same... [of course, the King has Duchy Organic Marmalade now, doesn't he?]
What's on your toast these days?
Definitely a Trigger's Broom butter dish!
ReplyDeleteYou have quite a way to go to catch up with Trigger's broom! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteNow the lid is wooden, it will probably outlast the China base
DeleteI love that Bronte pattern. I spotted a set of six mugs in a CS a few years ago. They’re the ideal size for a coffee and stack beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHornsea made some lovely, durable, stuff. We use our 1979 wedding plates and bowls every day. Apart from one bowl dropped by a visitor, we still have all of them.
DeleteA least it’s prettier than Trigger’s broom! I like the new pattern very much and the lid fits beautifully. I like butter, spread, hummus, jam, crushed banana, marmalade on my well fired toast, but not all at once. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThose are all good toppings!
DeleteHomemade raspberry jam (been making it at my old work).
ReplyDeleteWith Scottish raspberries , of course!
DeleteI seem to recall the late Queen enjoying a marmalade sandwich with a certain bear. For the longest time, I didn't like the taste of butter. But, more recently, I've come to like it.
ReplyDeleteYes she did! How strange that I had forgotten that. We rarely had butter at home when I was growing up. In recent years I have come to like it too
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