Pretty Cornishware

If you’ve been following the blog for some time then you know I have a soft spot for Cornishware, the pretty striped pottery from England. I just added new pieces to my collection and I’m so excited to share my new pretty Cornishware with you!

My collection is a mix of new and antique pieces. I am sooooo excited to share all these photos and pieces with you. I NEVER see Cornishware here BUT the other day I was scrolling on Instagram and came across this post and this post from Waterhouse in Hingham. I ran upstairs to show Luke and John. We drove over the very next day and I was tempted to buy ALL of the Cornishware, but I tried to focus on pieces on that were different and I didn’t already have.

Shopping at Waterhouse

Waterhouse Decor in Hingham Center is a wonderful shop filled with fine art, home decor, and antiques. Over the years, I’ve found many amazing treasures in Amber’s shop. On this trip I was laser focused on Cornishware and here’s what she had in the shop:

I instantly loved the butter dish and the double-sided egg cups.

I thought the Salt Pig was so different too. I truly was tempted by all of it, but I already have canisters, little egg cups, and plates. I’m so glad John went with me because I was like, “Should I get this or this?” Ha! ha! One can never have too much Cornishware. Want to see what I brought home????

Cornishware Haul

Okay, here’s EVERYTHING I brought home.

Some pieces were “imperfect” but I honestly think cracks and crazing adds to the character. This salt shaker was only $15 because of the imperfections.

I adore the Salt Pig. It’s missing a top but that didn’t bother me. I think when we eventually do the kitchen over I’d love to hang it on the wall and I’ll have Luke create a wooden top for it.

I opted for the more expensive sugar shaker because I thought the shape was unusually and I loved the cork at the bottom. Isn’t it adorable?

Oh, and look at the sweet butter dish… It would be fun to use for cheese too.

All the pieces I bought range from the 1930s to 1950s.

Pricing of Cornishware

When I posted photos on Instagram I was getting questions from followers about the price of Cornishware. I always like to be transparent with my finds. Over the years, I’ve found pieces in England and Josette found me some at an estate sale in Arizona (those prices were unbelievable), but I felt Amber’s prices were really good too.

Cornishare varies in price depending on condition, age, etc. I don’t plan on reselling the Cornishware I love it and it brings me so much joy so I’m happy to spurge on some pieces if they’re different or I haven’t seen them. Here’s the cost breakdown:

• Bowl – $24
• Salt Pig – $36
• Canister – $48
• Salt Shaker – $15
• Sugar Shaker – $40
• Tiny Canister – $18
• Butter Dish – $44
• Pitcher – $32
• 3 Double Sided Egg Cups – $75
• Broken Bowl – $12 (I broke it and she was going to give it to me for free, but I wanted to pay).

Is it REAL Cornishware?

Two ways to tell if it’s genuine Cornishware:

• Maker’s Mark TG Green on the bottom
• Cornishware always starts with a blue stripe at the bottom

An antique dealer gave me that tip in Wadebridge, England when I bought a little pepper shaker.

Some of my pieces are NOT Cornishware but that doesn’t bother me.

Styling My New Finds

Monday morning rolled around and I was so excited to style it all. I was still in my jammies with coffee in hand styling the shelves. Luke told me to be careful I didn’t style my coffee mug filled with coffee. Ha! Ha!

Here’s how everything looks:

To style the shelves, I removed everything and dusted and then I started by placing the bigger pieces, for example canisters.

Then I filled in mugs and egg cups.

The blue and white makes me so happy!!! Every time I catch a glimpse of all the pieces I smile.

I found the rolling pin in Clifton Village on our last trip to England.

The stack of plates are not antique. These are the plates we use every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I included some shells and other pieces on the Welsh dresser to break up the blue and white.

The Rest of the Room

I thought you may like to see more of this space. I kept the dining table really simple with a large Ironstone platter filled with shells.

I’m dreaming of summer right now. It seems like we’re currently living in a snow globe here in Scituate Harbor.

The above photo is a view from our living room (don’t mind Max’s toys in the bottom right). I love the columns that go between the two spaces.

Over in the other corner of the dining room is this milk painted cabinet.

I topped it with plants and ironstone.

One Last Look

Okay, let’s take one last look at the beautiful Cornishware…

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