Around Lolly's Sideboard: Autumn Leaf a/k/a Jewel Tea

 

For my November sideboard, I thought the Jewel Tea "Autumn Leaf" pattern was appropriate!  Most of you have seen or owned or new someone who owned several pieces of this pattern.

My paternal grandmother owned and operated a small country store that was history before I was born.  But, she had deliveries made by the "Jewel Tea Man" and some of the premium pieces of the Autumn Leaf pattern were available for purchase or by redemption of stamps at her store.  She had an extensive collection and as I grew up and became an adult, she gifted me different teapots and pitchers for my birthdays and at Christmas.

My parents inherited most, if not all, of her collection upon her passing.  When my mother passed away in 2023, I chose six plates to keep along with a few other pieces.  

I think you'll agree this pattern is perfect for November!

I absolutely love this three tiered tidbit server tray circa 1930's.

This piece is described as a ruffled edged serving bowl with lid.

This is an oval vegetable bowl from the 1940s.

This cake plate (early 20th century) is a favorite of mine! 

This is one of the smaller nesting bowls.  Someday, I'll complete the set.

This piece is described as a milk/water pitcher.

The gravy boat is so beautiful!

Notice the oval serving tray behind the gravy boat.

This style of salt and pepper shakers were named "range shakers" because they were larger and meant to be used by the stovetop during cooking as opposed to being used on the table.  They're from the 1950s.

The middle teapot is referred to as "Aladdin style" from the 1940s.

I paired my own amber Vintage Indiana Glass Kings Crown Thumbprint water goblets and tumblers with the Autumn Leaf pieces.  I think they worked beautifully.

The Jewel Tea Company was a Chicago-based company that sold household products through mail order catalogs and traveling salesmen from 1901 to 1981. The company's Autumn Leaf Pattern china was popular and is now sought after by collectors. The Hall China Company was based in East Liverpool, Ohio. The company developed a new firing process that allowed them to create brilliant colors for their china.  

I hope you learned a little bit about this beautiful pattern and the company that made these unique pieces for us to enjoy generations later.