Oh, dear, let me tell you ’bout this fancy thing I heard of – it’s called a Clarice Cliff tea set. Now, I ain’t no expert in all them posh names, but this tea set, let me tell you, it sure sounds special. Folks over in them big cities, they got a real taste for these here sets, and it’s somethin’ folks love to collect.

Now, I ain’t never had one of them fancy Clarice Cliff tea sets, but I’ve heard from them who’s seen ’em, they sure do look like a sight. Made by a woman named Clarice Cliff, it all started back in the 1930s, when she was workin’ over at a place called Newport Pottery. Now, back then, pottery wasn’t just about makin’ bowls and cups. Nope, it was about makin’ real art. And that’s what she did, my dear. Real artwork on them tea cups, saucers, and plates. Her patterns? They were somethin’ else! Bright colors, like oranges and yellows, with them pretty blues in the middle. If you ever seen one, you’ll know what I mean.

One of the most famous patterns she did was called ‘Catona’. Now, I don’t know where that name came from, but I do know that this pattern had them bright orange flowers and big ol’ yellow ones too, with a little bit of blue in the center. They say it looks like sunshine on a rainy day. I reckon if you had one of them tea sets sittin’ on your table, it’d brighten up any ol’ room. And don’t get me started on the cakes and biscuits you’d have to go with it! A plate all covered in them bright flowers, just perfect for layin’ out your favorite treats.

Now, these Clarice Cliff tea sets ain’t just for tea drinkers. Oh no, they’re for folks who appreciate a bit of history, too. You see, Clarice, she didn’t just make any ol’ pottery. She was a true artist, working in a time when folks didn’t know a whole lot about design. And when she got appointed as the art director at Newport Pottery, she took that job serious. She even worked with a man named Colley Shorter. Now, I ain’t sayin’ much, but some say there was a bit of romance involved, too. You know how them things go.

But back to them tea sets. If you’re thinkin’ about gettin’ one, don’t just go buyin’ any ol’ thing. No sir, you want to make sure it’s the real deal. There’s a lotta knock-offs out there. You gotta make sure the pattern is right, and the colors pop like they should. If it don’t, well, it’s just a regular ol’ set, ain’t it?

Now, if you find yourself lucky enough to get your hands on a real Clarice Cliff tea set, you’d best take good care of it. They can be worth a pretty penny. You’d be amazed at what some of these sets go for, especially if they’re in good condition. But, even if you ain’t lookin’ to sell it, just havin’ one in your home is like havin’ a piece of history. It’s somethin’ special, somethin’ that ain’t made no more, just like them old-timey quilts your grandma used to make.

If you’re wantin’ to know where you can find these here tea sets, well, I reckon you’ll have to do a little searchin’. Some fancy antique shops might have ’em, or you can find ’em online. But be careful, there’s all sorts of folks out there tryin’ to sell you somethin’ that ain’t the real thing. Stick to places with a good reputation, and you’ll be on your way to findin’ a set that’ll be the talk of the town.

So, there you have it. A little bit ’bout the Clarice Cliff tea set. If you’ve got a thing for collectin’ or just want somethin’ pretty for your tea time, I reckon you might wanna look into it. It’s one of them things that’ll never go out of style, and who knows, maybe one day it’ll be worth somethin’ mighty fine.

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