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You drive me CRAZING: Causes & prevention for crazing in pottery & china - The Brooklyn Teacup
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You drive me CRAZING: Causes & prevention for crazing in pottery & china

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

Have you ever seen a piece of china that kind of looks like it’s covered with interconnected, hair-line thin cracks?  Or maybe just a cluster...

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Why do I always see THIS china pattern? The Enduring Popularity of Desert Rose - The Brooklyn Teacup
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Why do I always see THIS china pattern? The Enduring Popularity of Desert Rose

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

The enduring popularity of Franciscan Desert Rose China is a testament to its timeless design and superior craftsmanship. It still holds a special place in the hearts and memories of many and will forever be remembered as a beloved mainstay in American households circa mid-late 20th century (and beyond!)  

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Vintage Holiday Favorites for Everyone on Your List - The Brooklyn Teacup
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Vintage Holiday Favorites for Everyone on Your List

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

A few of our favorite things featuring new items and customer favorites.

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Women-owned, Brooklyn-Based Businesses to Know & Love in 2023 - The Brooklyn Teacup
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Women-owned, Brooklyn-Based Businesses to Know & Love in 2023

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

A few of what we at The Brooklyn Teacup believe are Brooklyn's best local businesses—all of which happen to be owned by women. (Coincidence? We think not!) 

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Blue & White Chinoiserie Design - The Brooklyn Teacup

Blue & White Chinoiserie Design

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

In world of vintage china and the decorative arts, the French word chinoiserie (pronounced: shə-nŭi-zə-rē) refers to the Chinese influence on European art, architecture, and design,...

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Caring for Vintage China: Top Tips for Keeping your Dishes in Tip Top Shape - The Brooklyn Teacup
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Caring for Vintage China: Top Tips for Keeping your Dishes in Tip Top Shape

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

Are you the owner of a beautiful set of vintage transferware china? Whether you received it as a gift, inherited it from a relative, or...

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What is Transferware China? - The Brooklyn Teacup
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What is Transferware China?

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

If you assumed that transferware china (a.k.a. transferware) was just like most other types of fine dinnerware, well, you’re not really wrong! But the term "transferware"...

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Getting to Know Your Teacups: Handles & Cup Shapes - The Brooklyn Teacup
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Getting to Know Your Teacups: Handles & Cup Shapes

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

Teacup handles, in addition to the shape of the tea cup’s body, can tell us a lot about the backstory of that piece of tea...

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Cozy Candle Gifts & Accessories - The Brooklyn Teacup

Cozy Candle Gifts & Accessories

Ariel Davis
By Ariel Davis

The right candle gift and scent can truly be a thoughtful and timeless gift for any occasion. Peruse our cozy teacup candles made from vintage...

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