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| Mug #216, which held 17 oz. |
According to an article written in the Reading, Pennsylvania newspaper, the Eagle, on June 26, 1975 the pattern, Martha's Flowers was a 'nod' to the upcoming bicentennial of the United States. This Delft-like pattern of blue flowers on a blue-gray background resembles some salt-glazed pottery in color and was one of, if not first, the patterns requiring individual artist attention to create the designs on each piece with carefully placed brushstrokes of blue. Still very popular today, this pattern fell into the mid-price range of the stoneware from a price list in 1988.
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| Teapot #500, 1.5 quart |
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| Open Souffle #310, 1 quart |
Martha's Flowers is the pattern I chose when I was married in 1976. I am so very excited to find this blog. I am interested in finding sources (other than Replacements) for additional pieces.
ReplyDeleteIf you have pieces or sets for sale there cannot be a response to an anonymous poster. Just FYI--those types of comments will not.be published. Include a method of contact please.
ReplyDeleteI was first given pieces of Martha's Flowers by an Appalachian State University Home Economics professor. For two or three consecutive years in the late 70's, she brought her fashion students to New York City, where I lived at the time, and I hosted a cocktail party in my apartment for them and helped arrange visits with some designers I knew. I was a graduate of ASU and had become friendly with some of the professors when I took some classes in the department in '73 and '74. I fell in love with the pattern and, subsequentially,happened to find an entire Martha's Flowers dinner service for 12 on SALE at Tiffany's on 5th Avenue.(Tiffany's had a sales/clearance section on the second or third floor) I was actually surprised that Tiffany's carried Iron Mountain stoneware. I think I must have purchased nearly every piece Tiffany's had, including several serving bowls, a pitcher, platter and tea pot. Lucky me. Martha's Flowers AND all the blue Tiffany boxes! We use the pattern every day. I add pieces as I find them. In fact,just last week, I found a set of four napkin rings at a consignment shop.It is a beautiful pattern and I never tire of it.
ReplyDeleteI have loved Martha's Flowers since the pattern first came out. Most of my pieces came from Boone, NC. Unfortunately, I will be selling off my pieces (slowly) over the next year or two. Also will be selling the hard to find Freedom Blue that was issued at the same time and promoted as mixable with Martha's Flowers. Always hand washed. Any flaws will be fully disclosed. Email me and I will give you the links to any that are on-line at the time. I've enjoyed them and know their new owner will too.
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I am looking for 1-2 dinner plates in the Iron Mountain Martha’s Flowers pattern if you still have any to sell.
ReplyDeleteMy mother had a set of Martha's Flowers she received as a gift and never used. I am downsizing and have a set of pine mountain that she did use for years. If anyone is interested in the set of Martha's Flowers email me. It is a complete set of 4 place settings with dinner, salad, bowls, and cup and saucer. No chips or cracks, they lived in our piesafe.
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I recently purchased several pieces of Martha's Flowers at a local estate sale. One of the pieces is a 12 inch round platter. On the back it has the standard potter's mark along with M87. It also has Iron Mountain Stonewear Inc. Laurel Bloomery,TN in blue cursive handwriting. Is this a normal marking for the 12 inch platter? Thank You
ReplyDeleteI inherited some Martha’s Flowers pottery and have loved it. However, I’m starting to downsize and am wondering if there is still any interest. In particular, I have a 14.5” serving dish. However, I’m not sure of the value. Any ideas? Thank you, Elizabeth Elizfullerton@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteToday I found a Martha’s Flowers 2 quart round covered casserole dish. I purchased because I was drawn to it, not knowing at all that it was a vintage piece with so much history. Besides the NP and iron mountain symbol is another IM symbol in blue with M.80. Any idea what this is? I’d also love to know its value if anyone has any idea. toffi500@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThe one who painted each piece put her initial and the date. While the pattern was designed by Nancy Patterson for the bicentennial year, your casserole was painted by Mary in 1980.
DeleteI have a full set for sale in excellent condition. Please contact me if interested: ashleysfiore@gmail.com
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