Luster and Rose

April 22, 2014 by Sharifah

Vintage lusterware tea set, from Japan.

Once in a while, I treat myself to a flea market expedition, looking for vintage kitchen ware, something that I really enjoy.

Here are two of my recent finds, and some information that I discovered.

The lusterware tea set bears the brand “Kudo Toki”. It was made in Japan, probably some time between 1920 and 1960. Luster is a type of pottery with a metallic glaze that gives it an iridescent sheen. Lusterware was invented in Egypt and Iraq, and later became popular in England and Japan.

I like the shimmering quality, the classic design and the graceful curves of the handles.

The other is a cake plate with the mark “Schumann, Germany”. The Schumann factory was established in Bavaria, Germany in 1881. And it closed in 1994. The design is called “Wild Rose”, one of its most popular motifs.

Schumann, Germany cake plate, with wild rose
motif.

Posted in Flowers, Home/Garden | Tagged iridescent ware, kitchen, kudo toki, lusterware, schumann cake plate, schumann wild rose, tea, teacup, teapot, vintage | 26 Comments

26 Responses

on April 22, 2014 at 7:41 pm | Reply avian101

Good finds Sharifah! 🙂
- on April 23, 2014 at 4:55 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thanks, HJ! 🙂
on April 23, 2014 at 1:04 am | Reply M-R

Love the plate, but lustreware leaves me cold. Thank heavens we all have different opinions, eh ? – or there’d be nothing left of [X] … 😉
- on April 23, 2014 at 4:57 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Different strokes for different folks…:)
on April 23, 2014 at 5:01 am | Reply Clanmother

A most excellent find! Time for tea…
- on April 23, 2014 at 4:58 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thank you so much! Ah, yes, teatime…
on April 23, 2014 at 11:13 am | Reply Gallivanta

What a lovely way to treat yourself. This is one of my favourite places to go in Christchurch where you can have a cup of tea and be surrounded by vintage pieces, most of which are for sale. http://www.christchurchdailyphoto.com/2011/11/09/the-rosy-antiques-and-cafe-on-papanui-road/ I think you would love it.
- on April 23, 2014 at 5:04 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thank you for sharing one of your favorite places and the link to Roses Antiques and Cafe. It’s such a great place. You’re right – I can picture myself spending enjoyable hours there!
  - on April 24, 2014 at 12:38 am Gallivanta
    
    We will have a cup of refreshment there if we ever meet. 🙂
on April 25, 2014 at 4:40 pm | Reply readinpleasure

These are exquisite with lovely touch of history! 🙂
- on April 27, 2014 at 4:52 am | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thanks – glad you like them!
on April 25, 2014 at 6:24 pm | Reply Crooked Tracks

The tea set is very elegant, perfect for a queen. 🙂
- on April 27, 2014 at 4:52 am | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thank you for the lovely description!
on May 4, 2014 at 11:28 pm | Reply laurnaguiste7

Lovely set…
- on May 5, 2014 at 7:44 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thank you!
  - on May 5, 2014 at 10:38 pm laurnaguiste7
    
    Welcome 🙂
on May 22, 2014 at 5:37 pm | Reply talker blogger

Love them!! They are quite rare aren’t they?
- on May 29, 2014 at 7:02 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Glad you like them! Not sure how rare these are. They have not been in production for some time, so I guess one can say they are a collector’s item.
  - on May 29, 2014 at 8:42 pm talker blogger
    
    I am sure they are!!!! I am a tea person myself and I just loved the collection !!
on May 24, 2014 at 3:29 am | Reply rommel

Looks so legit! How much is the loot? My mom would love that too. 😀
- on May 29, 2014 at 6:58 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Not that much really. Just be prepared to look carefully and bargain a little!
on June 19, 2014 at 5:20 am | Reply Tanveer Rauf

Every word is inspiring, interesting and arousing the urge to live as one wishes and to enjoy whatever pleases his eyes:) Thanks for sharing. Beautiful write up and experience:)
- on June 20, 2014 at 9:41 pm | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thank you. You’re most welcome, and I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
  - on June 21, 2014 at 3:44 am Tanveer Rauf
    
    Stay blessed 🙂
on July 9, 2014 at 12:53 pm | Reply nizaineese

Cantiknya… It’s sure a worth find. Such a treasure, I love antique crockery too.
- on July 10, 2014 at 7:12 am | Reply Sharifah
  
  Thanks, nizaineese. It’s good to know that we share the same interest.