My $20 Steal

My daughter and I decided to check out a local garage sale.

As I was perusing the tables I happened to glance

down and saw some boxes under the table I was at.

I saw a teapot sticking out from the

wrapped dishes in the box

and I thought it looked like the Silver Birch pattern

so I bent down to take a closer look

at what was in the box.

As I did the lady holding the garage sale came up

and told me that it was $20.00 for everything in the box,

that it was an 8-piece setting and in mint condition,

no chips or anything.

Well, the teapot was the Silver Birch pattern

and as I gingerly looked at what else

was beneath the newspaper wrapping

it appeared to be more Silver Birch dishes.

After all, how could I pass it up.

From what I saw there was a teapot

and from what I was told there were

8 plates and 8 teacups and saucers.

So I grabbed the box and didn't let it go

until it was safely stowed away in the car.

I couldn't wait to get home to see

what was in the box.

Well, the lady was correct.

There were 8 plates and 8 teacups and saucers.

But, there were also

8 small bread & butter plates

2 serving bowls

1 serving platter

1 tiered tray

1 teapot with divet

1 cream & sugar set

1 luncheon plate

salt & pepper shakers

gravy boat and tray

I think by the time I was done unpacking everything

I was in a little bit of shock at all that was in the box.

Of course I had to set it all up to see what it looked like.

I have a silver tablecloth

and put a white lace cloth overtop.

And used these delicate vintage napkins.

I love the little butterfly on them.

And then I just sat down and enjoyed.

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