Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Johann Haviland Vintage China


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I have a 12 piece place setting of this china and most all the extra pieces. I fell heir to this from the estate of my stepmother. This is a remake of the original Blue Garland. It was manufactured in the late 60s and early 70s for sales promotions. This was distributed mostly in grocery stores. A piece was featured each week and also gave you the opportunity to buy extra pieces at a reasonable price. This pattern looks identical to the original that is stamped Bavaria. The remake is nearly as popular as the original. It was discontinued in 1973. You can still find it at antique malls. However, they can be a little pricey.






All this is packed away in boxes for the next generation.

36 comments:

Keetha Broyles said...

I LOVE Haviland! My maiden name was Heavilin, so you can see my special attraction.

I love the shape of these pieces of yours. A few summers ago I bought some little berry dishes in this pattern in an antique shop.

My dad just gave me his entire set of Haviland - - - I'm sure I'll "show" it on here when we get settled and it is unpacked.

Unknown said...

Oh what a pretty pattern. The person who receives this is very lucky..and they'll think of you whenever they look at it..that's the best.

Tete said...

I love these pieces and begged my mom to get them when we would grocery shop. She picked another pattern instead, with her love of golds and greens.
The next generation are in for a wonderful gift!
Hugs- Tete

Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...

OMgosh, this is my Mother's china. She got it through a promotions at the IGA. It is so pretty.

Sandi (Meme) said...

That's my favorite china, and is in my china cupboard - as we speak! You are so lucky to have so many pieces. We use our seldom, but it's pretty behind glass! Have a great week. Sandi

Postcardy said...

The pattern looks very fresh and springlike.

Unknown said...

Those are beautiful pieces LV. I had several sets of dishes that came in items from the grocery store years ago. Crystal that is used with my good china came from laundry soap. A wonderful idea. Blessings
QMM

Deborah Kay at The Paint Splash said...

BEAUTIFUL dishes! Oh I wanted you to win the truck soooo bad! I've never won anything either. Have a blessed day. Debbie

Pam Kessler said...

What a pretty pattern. They don't do the china promotions at grocery stores anymore - now it's all discount cards. I think it would be fun to build a set little by little.

marian said...

it's gorgeous and looks as good as new, LV :)

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Your china is beautiful and it's amazing that you have such a large set and all the extra pieces. I'm sure it will be a family treasure for generations to come.
Thanks so much for sharing and also for visiting with me;-)

Tallulah's Antique Closet said...

That is pretty china and a pretty pattern. Thanks for sharing and have a great VTT.......Julian

farmlady said...

What a lovely set of china. The pattern is so delicate. Who ever is the recipient of this set is going to be very lucky.

Donnie said...

Such a pretty pattern. I'm sure the next generation will treasure it as much as you do.

Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA said...

What lovely dishes. I'm more familiar with the roses in pink, but in blue is lovely also. And thanks for the link to Rednesday!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely set, such a delicate design.

Coloradolady said...

Are you kidding me???? I guess I am not the next generation????? How did that happen????

This set is wonderful....who has it in boxes?????? :(

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

Who are you going to give next time? They are beautiful.

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

I love Havilland too! and your set just beautiful! How I envy you! teehee! precious heirloom! thanks for sharing. have a great day!
xo
fitty

CailinMarie said...

that is really pretty china and how interesting that it is a copy of a bavarian pattern and that it was so popular then and is now-
cool!
Thank you for stopping by my blog. It is always a pleasure to see you there!

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

What a pretty pattern! I love those beautiful blue flowers. How wonderful that the generations to come will get to enjoy these beauties!

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

Those are beautiful! I love the design on those pieces..

Ann said...

This set is beautiful LV, you should take them all out and have a special dinner. What a beautiful delicate color.
Ann

Sandra said...

O please get them unpacked and enjoy them (at least display them)they are so beautiful! Thanks for visiting my blog. :)

Unknown said...

My dear friend Becca has this set of china. Her mother collected it faithfully from Safeway and it went into her *hope chest*. It is still lovely all these years later :)

Blessings!
Gail

High Street Cottage said...

My very first set of china was Haviland circa 1863. All white but he mostly uses the same base shape, just adding different flowers at times. I love Haviland, I think it's one of the world's best when it comes to china. I being a collector, and having so many dishes decided to sell it to make room for my transferware, but still have my beautiful platter from the set. Yours is stunnning. and a wonderful blog, tami from the high street cottage

DoanLegacy said...

The pattern and design are gorgeous!

Bea said...

I remember when that set was sold in grocery stores. It is a beautiful set.

Sunny Simple Life said...

Lovely set. So nice that you are keeping it for your kids to enjoy. My whole house is filled with things that were handed down from my parents and my hubby's family. I have lots of his grandma's old china serving pieces.

Olive said...

LV, it is beautiful. You do not have any of it on display? I would have to see just a tiny bit. ♥O

George said...

This is a beautiful China set. I think I would want to have them on display so I could enjoy them.

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

LV,
This is such an elegantly delicate pattern of dishes!! Just beautiful!!

Please stop by A Debbie-Dabble Christmas to see what i have been up to! I will be mostly posting on my Christmas blog now until Christmas!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Jocelyn said...

Oh wow, such beautiful china! What a lovely collection.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

deb said...

Such a lovely, dainty pattern! Just gorgeous!

All the Salvation Army stores I've been to are thrift stores. Be sure to check yours out:)
*hugs*deb

Sunny Simple Life said...

Thank you so much for your sweet and kind words. We do feel lucky to have kept this house that my husband's Grandma loved, in our family. We are surrounded by a lot of her things and it is indeed a warm feeling.

Annesphamily said...

This is a beautiful delicate pattern! Thank you for sharing. Anne