I think this set came with the black cup but I can't be sure. I bought the saucer separately.
Sadly, after all my years of collecting I have acquired only the following meagre selection: 2 dinner plates, 2 desert plates and one saucer. I think that by the time this design was released Crown Lynn was very much out of fashion, so it didn't sell well. If anyone knows where there is more Florence for sale do let me know via comments on this blog and I will buy it!!!!
Likewise desert plates for Seascape below.
We found a whole four-setting Seascape dinner set in a junk shop in Waimate, but alas no desert plates. I even have a casserole in this pattern. Huge and clunky but has its own charm. This is a classic Crown Lynn shape - if you find a casserole like this it is highly likely to be Crown Lynn, whether it is marked as such or not.
Judging by its shape, Seascape ware was probably made slightly earlier than Florence.
Another 80s design that I am very fond of is Nouveau. It was made in both white on black and black on white.
This simple speckled pattern has the same flattish plates as Florence, and the same style of backstamp
Lastly - I have been asked by my friend Joanna to put in a plea for this design she's looking for. If you know where some of this can be found pop onto her lovely blog and let her know via messages http://placesmith.tumblr.com/ Or leave a message for me and I will pass it on.
More next weekend.
Take care till then
ValM
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ReplyDeleteHi there, I realise that this is 8 years on, but I actually have an almost complete set of Crown Lynn Florence. 4 large plates, 6 bowls, 4 small plates and 5 saucers with matching cups. I'm based in Australia though
ReplyDeleteThanks very much but I gave up on my Florence and sold it all! Florence is quite hard to come by.
DeleteThanks for replying and for letting me know. Hopefully I can find a really happy home for my set
ReplyDeleteDid you sell the Florence? All the best
DeleteYes sold it. Very hard to find any.
DeleteI have 3 B&B plates and salt & pepper shakers sea scape crown Lynn
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, but this post is now several years old and I have all the Seascape I need. This pattern is quite sought after, so if you want to sell, I suggest you put it on TradeMe with a reserve you are happy with. The salt and peppers are quite rare and you might be surprised. All the best.
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