Antique 1900-1930s Cream and Green Enamelware Tea Cup Graniteware

Description: Welcome to my online Estate Sale! These pieces have come from my mother’s home. She was an avid collector of Antiques and many things in her household are now consideredVintage. I’ve priced these to sell quickly and if you purchase more than one of my items, I will combine shipping cost, but it will be determined by weight and size of complete package. Please feel free to check out my other items. I will add more weekly until they are sold. Antique 1900-1930s Cream and Green Enamelware Tea Cup Graniteware Measurements: Diameter: 4 inHeight: 3 inWeight: 4.5 ozVolume: 8 fl. oz. About Enamelware/Graniteware: Much lighter than the average kitchenware, easier to clean and less fragile than china, enamelware was very popular.Enamelware was the first mass-produced American kitchenware. Production began in the 1870s, and continued through the 1930s. Items such as pots, kettles baking tins, and ladles were stamped from thin sheets of iron, steel, or aluminum, then coated with enamel, which was fused to the metal in a very hot oven.Many pieces that survived home life at the turn of the century were lost to World War II scrap-metal drives. The once plentiful kitchenware is now harder to find. You can tell the older pieces by the smoothness of the finish, riveted handles and spouts, and handles or knobs made out of wood instead of plastic.The 1960’s brought with it a resurgence of interest in enamelware. And then again in the 1970’s, renewed interest, likely due to the Bicentennial and a fascination with everything “old fashioned” led to the manufacture of new enamelware based on antique shapes and colors. In the 2000s the Farmhouse movement also brought these pieces back into the forefront. My mother always collected the older originals and not the reproductions. Please see photos for all the pieces in her collection. I will happily combine shipping for multiple purchases. Postage is determined by weight and size of box. Care and Cleaning: Use hot soapy water to clean with a rag or sponge only, never steel wool or scrubbing pads or any abrasive cleaner as it will scratch the surface. Don’t wash in the dishwasher as this will remove gloss and encourage rust. Dry immediately to prevent rust from developing on any dings. Wax pieces that you plan to leave outdoors as decorations or planters and apply an new coat every year to prevent the pieces from rusting out.Can you use and eat off Enamelware?No! You definitely don’t want to eat off of antique or vintage enamelware. In most cases pieces have dings or scratches that would leach rust into your food or beverage.Even if in pristine condition, early coloring agents like cadmium and uranium, were frequently employed and they too can leach contaminants. Use your pieces for decoration only. Condition:Unfortunately, the enamel had a tendency to chip, which is why it’s rare to find a piece of antique enamelware in perfect condition. In addition, the coating scratches fairly easily so you don’t want to use steel wool or other harsh products to clean it.There are 4 chips on the rim of the tea cup. One is about 1/2 inch in size.The rest of the tea cup is in good condition with some minor imperfections.The handle is riveted on and is sturdy. It is the MOST comfortable handle I've ever held. Well designed!The weight is heavier to indicate its age. Please do not drink from this cup with its imperfections. Please see photos for more detail. Items come from a smoke-free and pet-free home. If you have any questions at all, please contact me. Thank You for looking!

Price: 4.99 USD

Location: Littleton, Colorado

End Time: 2024-11-15T19:26:12.000Z

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