Consignment Catch II

In Sunday’s blog I mentioned the pine hutch I bought at the consignment shop. It was delivered today, since yesterday was Columbus Day.
Here is a photo of how it looked when it first arrived, before cleaning:





The unit was only a bit dusty, but while sanitizing it, I got to know every inch of the solid pine piece. The upper molding has simple dentil detail. The two upper doors have glass panes with frosted etching to imitate leaded glass. They can be changed out very easily since the glass is held with screws and metal braces. Under these doors are two small drawers. The base unit has two larger drawers and a two-door cabinet with one fixed shelf.




With a surge of patriotism, and conscious of being in the great Bay State (or, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts), I have decided to display the blue and white transferware called “Liberty Blue.” This English Staffordshire ware was made for the Bicentennial of the United States in 1976. Each piece depicts a building or event in the American Revolution. Knowing that I liked Blue and white dishes, my middle sister bought pieces each week at her supermarket in New York and gave them to me as a gift. In later years, I worked to gather twelve 5-piece place settings, plus the various bowls, platters, gravy boat, salt and pepper shakers, cereal and berry bowls, etc. in this extensive line. My sources were yard sales, antique and thrift stores, and eBay auctions. I still lack a few pieces, but have plenty enough for a Thanksgiving dinner or other meal with family or friends.






The surface of the base cabinet or buffet holds pantry goods in canisters. Mixed in with the display are some Bordallo Pinheiro green leaf ware and vintage aluminum tray. The base cabinet provides storage for the rest of the “Liberty Blue,” plus some “Blue Willow.”

This looks so much better than the bookcase I showed on Sunday, right?




When December comes, it will be fun to put Christmas wares on display in my “new” pine hutch and buffet.