I recently bought a posset* cup that says A Grandmother's Gift. I already had a small mug and a broken plate that said the same. They are relatively rare. And nearly 200 years old. A Grandmother's gift is more than a mug or plate. It symbolizes all you desire for the little ones: health, love, and happiness. And a little luck.
*Posset is a British drink of warm milk curled with wine or similar and often spiced. From medieval times up until the 19th century it was often given when a person was unwell and could not eat solid food. Thanks to Nilly of Nilly Hall for this information.
You have such pretty things in your life!
ReplyDeleteI do!
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ReplyDeleteI own a small Portuguese faience bowl with the same message, but in Portuguese "Lembrança da avozinha". Its purpose was to give the children a Portuguese traditional treat, marmalade (marmelada). I would be glad to send you a picture of my bowl. What would be the best way to do so?
Congratulations on your blog.
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a photo of your bowl. You can send it directly to me at merlinbl@pacbell.net. I think the English plate and mugs were Christening gifts or birthday gifts. I love marmalade! I didn't know it was a traditional Portuguese treat. I have made marmalade from local oranges and lemons from my own trees.