Royal York and Royal Albert Tea Cup | Second Chance {Part 2}

The birds are gleefully singing in the rain today, as if the sound of the raindrops falling on fresh green leaves were music accompanying the sweet songs of the little singers.  A lovely chorus lingers in the air in this quiet, otherwise gloomy day... April showers this year seem to have extended over to June.  I guess it's a perfect time to sit and sip some warm tea while I try to write about my collection of pretty little tea cups.  

 

"Ah, we're not that sweet that we're gonna melt," my lovely 75-year-old friend would always say as she would insist on going out for a lovely walk.  A different twist from what Papa's words of old: "Only salt melts under the rain, go on, have fun!" And my sister and I would have a great time playing and dancing in the rain. 

Before the rain clouds became too heavy, I managed to take some photos of my Royal Albert and Royal York tea cups that I purchased not too long ago in an antique shop called Second Chance.  What a lovely name.  Many beautiful pieces of art are displayed in this lovely, homelike shop that do deserve to be given another chance at a warm, loving home.





Fine gild with light sprays of gold ink over pretty pink flowers and green foliage made me fall in love with this Royal Albert Tea Cup instantly.  It is almost pristine, with no sign of wear and tear.  Perfect!  The back stamp doesn't say the design name, but I gather the shape of the cup is called "Victoria." I carefully sat it aside in a safe place while I continued to feast my eyes in other delightful little tea cups in their crowded cupboard.

My dear friend who was out and about with me that day chose this Royal York cup.  It reminds me of Rococo art {It might be, I don't know.}  There is nothing like it in my cup board yet and it is really pretty.  Just a little sign of old age that adds to its beauty, it's scratches and some faded colors are not readily noticed.  It's bold colorful design would take your breath away before you could see them.  When the milk's pure white color and that dark black tea dances together, only the scent of warmth will fill the air.

Besides the crowded tea cup space in a hidden room, they also have an array of colorful, delicate tea cups set inside antique china cabinets that would just take any tea-cup enthusiasts hearts away.  How pretty they shine under those cabinet lights, well displayed in their own sweet spots... I do not shy away from admiring them.  I cherish the chance to touch them, pretending to drink tea from them like that lovely lady from many years ago would have done.  But I would gently return them to their places as the price tags intimidate my humble budget.  So off to the room with a crowded tea cup collection I go to search for that wonderful little thing that suits my taste and my wallet.  Persistence and patience did not disappoint at this moment.

 The best gift in life is a second chance...

It's lovely indeed to take a nice afternoon walk to these antique shop. Each piece is a history that can fill one's imagination with times past... My friend and I would laugh as we make-up stories about the things we see interesting.  What story can you make out about this antique Cutex Travelling Set?

This post is a part of a three part series on my
Antique Shop Hopping for a Lovely Afternoon Walk:

Day Dreaming | An Afternoon Walk to an Antique Shop {Part 1}

Royal York and Royal Albert Tea Cup | Second Chance {Part 2} 
A Walk Through Time | And Afternoon Walk to Michael Carbyn Antiques {Part 3}

My Tea Cup Collection:

Old Country Roses Tea Pot Set 

Old Country Roses Tea Cup and Saucer Set

Sunshine, Friends and Laughter | Tea For One

A Happy Anniversary Gift | Jardin Secret Tea Pot Set

Stechcol Bone China Tea Cups from Gracie

Katie Alice Tea for One Gift Set 

Linking this post to these "tea- parties":

Rose Chintz Cottage: Tea Time Tuesday

Antiques and Tea Cups: Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Bernideen's Tea in the Garden on Friend's Sharing Tea
Tea Cup Tuesday on Martha's Favorites
Totally Terrific Tuesday on Live Randomly Simply
A Return to Loveliness by A Delightsome Life 
Make it Pretty Monday by The Dedicated House 
Maria Elena's Tuesdays at our Home 

Our World Tuesday

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