The sizes are generous and the wares study and hard wearing.
There have been heaps of varieties patterns and designs. Many of the discountinued ranges have plenty of different elements to collect. As well as the usual cups and saucers, tea and coffee pots, there have been trays, cutlery, utensil jars, saucepans, knife blocks and so on, the list is endless.
Collecting Marks and Spencer Autumn Leaf
So why pick Autumn Leaf to collect? The small green leaves with the diminutive white and gold coloured flowers set against a white background, lends a clean, airy and refreshing element to the ware.The tea and coffee pots are ‘big hearted’ and the cups and plates solid without appearing chunky.
The range is extensive and some of the more unusual items can still be picked up quite easily from the usual venues of charity shops and car boots.
For the more sought after pieces I have come across a fabulous site that deals solely with Autumn Leaf replacements. It also gives a list of all the collectables, and outlines a brief history. Very interesting!
www.autumnleavescountrykitchen.com
Discontinued Marks and Spencer Table Ware
Of course there are other designs you may also like to look at and collect. Ebay as always is a good starting point to familiarise yourself with the design. Below are a few good looking ranges;
- Harvest
- Oriental Garden
- Hampton
- Damson
- Cranbrook
- Wild Fruits
You may decide that collecting a whole range is beyond your capability and pocket. So why not just concentrate on collecting discontinued Marks and Spencer tea pots. The vast range of differing styles, shapes and colours will make a fascinating display, and so different from the usual collections of teapots shaped like cakes, animals, houses and so forth.
Check your future purchases for cracks and chips.
Happy Crocking!
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