Nice find on the bowls Jeanne..I love the Colbalt Blue teapot.
I have a similar Silver Tea Set. I bought it several yrs ago at a Flea Mkt..I think you did very well on the price.
Mine was dark like yours, but cleaned up nicely, after several cleanings.
Once it's finished, you'll really enjoy all the lovely details that will 'pop out'!
I think baby doll will enjoy her new cute bunny..worth
every penny. But I must say, I love 'Frumps'! What a character -
I think she'll be such hit with your sis. Great find.

jane

Wow, Jeanne, those bowls are incredible! I've never seen anything like them. They look as if they are carved marble. I'd want to immediately serve a pesto!

The silver set is GORGEOUS!!! but I do not envy you the cleaning part. I don't like to clean silver... it's so much work. But it is beautiful!

Jeanne, All your finds are marvelous. I know you will enjoy them all. Thank you for sharing. - Marylee

I love the bowls, very pretty. But that silver tea set is giving me serious tea set envy. That bunny suits you to tee, leave it you to find a rustic stuffed bunny, too cute. So glad you could find some deals.
Frou

Love the bowls. They are, indeed, beautiful. You were lucky to come across them at that price.

What about some of that dunking stuff for the silver? I've never used it, but it might reduce the elbow grease.
The bunny is a boy, not a girl. And no, I didn't look down his pants to make that assertion. If he was a girl, he would be wearing the watch around his neck. So there!

LOL, J about what the nurse is carrying! Do they use those anymore??
I LOVE those bowls, what a pretty color.
Have fun with the silver set. I did a survey on my blog once about what silver polish they prefer. I prefer the one that a friend would use to clean it for me! :) My dear mom used to clean my silver when ever she came for a visit. She didn't mind! I have her silver punch bowl and cups because the other sisters didn't want to clean it! It took me days!

Jeanne, Wonderful finds!! I really LOVE the bowls they look great with the Cobalt Tea Pot and the Gabriel cups.
The silver tea service is elegant and it is cleaning up nicely.
Dollbaby is going to love her new bunny!!
Frumps is a riot. I'm sure your sister will get a kick out of her!!
NanaK

So many wonderful finds Jeanne! Love the new bowls, teapot, etc. Beautiful colors! And your bunny is adorable too. You've put a lot of work into the silver set as well and it shows! Great job!

Thanks, holiday-ers, for your kind comments (& funny ones, too!) LOL! ...yup, I guess "it" is a "boy" bunny...that pocket watch gave it away! LOL!

I worked at "polishing" today...I like your fav solution, kathleen,... "that a friend would use to clean it for me! ...so wonderful that your Mom did that & that you inherited the silver.

Well, I was afraid to do it...but I tried the "boiled water" theory on a couple pcs ... with the purchase the other day, I also got an old "tarnish remover plate" in a cardboard folder (probably from the 50's..."the fastest, easiest & most effective way to clean silver!" it says! HA! I boiled 3 big kettles of water, added the measured amts of Baking Soda & covered the pcs completely....

Sorry to say, all it did was SET OFF 3 OF THE SMOKE ALARMS here upstairs! So, back to the rag & polish...worked on 'em for 2 more hrs & said, ENOUGH! Here's pic:

So, quite an improvement but will need more work! And, Jane, yes, it was fun to see more details...I'm glad you have this set, too. Some little pit marks on tray yet...will try to work on those later....much later!

Yup, kathleen, "Frumps" is carrying what you think she is...LOL...that's why I thought it was a good gift for my sis turnin' 60! (& being such a GOOD nurse!)

Thanks, everyone! 'appreciated! Jeanne S.

Hey Jeanne...I think you did a super job!
Looks really beautiful. I really like the details on the other little creamer too. Also your little darling birdie is looking good.
I've got to give my set another cleaning..I keep it out all the time, and it's looking a tad 'ragged' now..lol
It's good to take a break from the cleaning..and approach it another time with a 'fresh eye' and a stronger arm!!
jane

Love your tea service Jeanne, and it cleaned up really nice. I had looked for a long time for one and finally found a nice teapot--problem is that it doesn't stay shiny very long! I'm starting to say that I "like" the tarnished look--so I don't have to clean it so often. LOL

Your bowls will look great with the green shade on the cups, and that's a really pretty blue teapot too.

Glad you got out and had some fun and found these neat bargains too!

Luvs

Woohoo girlfriend! Super buys on everything. Love the new dishes. The pattern looks raised on them. So happy you was able to get the silver set at 75% off. You've turned this into a beautiful set. I use Mrs Wrights Cream to polish DM and it works great.

Darling bunny for Dollbaby. The nurse is a riot and I'll bet DSis will love it.

Punk

Jeanne, those bowls are wonderful. And the cobalt teapot.
What super finds. Methinks Mr Bunny might need a whisker trim tho. LOL.

Your silver set is looking fantastic! And the little bird is so sweet on the tray with it. You've sure put a lot of hard work into polishing everything.

hugs, Karen

Hello, I just came across your post when researching a silver cup I purchased. I have found it is your missing creamer. Wanted to see if you would be interested in buying this piece. It needs cleaning and has a small dent in it, no top. If not can anyone give me an idea of its worth, if I should clean it before posting it anywhere to sell. Thank you.

cntrygrlgray...thanks, but I have the creamer...you might Google ...I found my values on e-bay. Good luck! Jeanne S.