Westwood Cottage: Glassware

Friday, April 4, 2014

Royal Copley

I have an interest in pottery and am a collector of vintage glassware and other interesting things. I have been on the lookout for Royal Copley pieces. Here are the new additions to the collection!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Grandma Westwood had a vase just like this one in Westwood Cottage. My sister has it in Vancouver. The other day, in the local Nearly New I found one just like it for .50 cents! So, of course I took it home. It made my day.

After some reasearch I found that it is a piece of Royal Copley China.

The Spaulding China Company in Ohio, US made many pottery items including figurines, vases and planters from 1942-1957.

Now, having an interest in pottery and being a collector of vintage glassware and other interesting things I have been on the lookout for other Royal Copley pieces. So far this is what I have found and I am looking forward to the journey of discovering others to add to the collection!

Westwood's Cottage

There's a cottage in the country,
A place that you should see,
It's a haven in a harsh world,
A place of quiet peace.

There's a grove of spruce and lilac,
Planted there with tender love,
To break the wind, on winter days,
A home for wren and dove.

When you walk through the picket gate,
You know that you have arrived,
At the home of some gentle people,
You can see the love in there eyes.

The flower beds surround you,
Ablaze with colours bright,
The butterflies flit by you,
The crickets sing at night.

When you enter the cottage you're greeted,
By the smell of fresh baked bread,
And gingersnaps, just like Grandma's,
The aroma fills your head.

The tea kettle sits singing,
The table is set with care,
With special cups and saucers,
It's all because you are there.

As you sip your tea and visit,
Just take a look around,
You'll see more plants and flowers,
And handicrafts abound.

Yes, it's a country cottage,
Filled with life and love,
For all of God's creations,
And blessings from above.

Written by Carol Sumner March 21, 1984