A saucer from Miss Ellie

There are worse things I could be known for than my love of dishes, I suppose. Not long ago, I was sitting in the early morning service at church when one of our sweet older ladies, Miss Ellie, passed along a ziplock bag with something wrapped in tissue. It was this lusterware saucer, and she wanted me to have it, she said. Since she is in her nineties, I think it's safe to assume this piece is quite vintage!

I told her I was thrilled to receive this piece of lusterware, and that now brings my "collection" up to exactly three pieces. "Lusterware" is the name for this pottery with an iridescent metallic sheen, and I love to hold it up in the light and see the pink design turn into almost a coppery looking finish.

My other two pieces are a cup and saucer I found at an antique mall in Asheville, North Carolina ten years ago. I think lusterware is gorgeous and have even considered collecting it a time or two, but it's a pricey thing to collect, and my cup already runneth over, collecting-wise. Instead, I was surprised by a saucer from a dear friend, and I'm happy to think my small collection is now complete. Do any of you collect lusterware? If so, I'd love to hear about your collection!