Author : NWCW@nwcustomwebs.com
Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:02:39 GMT
 More than any other Spode pattern, Blue Italian has captured the imagination of consumers and collectors ever since its introduction in 1816. The richly rendered central scene of Italian architecture and landscape has mystified aficionados of the pattern who have tried to track down its actual location. The general consensus is that the image is a compilation of Italian settings, perhaps drawn by an early traveling artist. Contrasting with the classical scene is a floral border copied directly from eighteenth-century Chinese porcelain. Hugely popular, Blue Italian is produced on a wide array of tableware, cookware, and giftware shapes, and sets a truly impressive table. Made in England of high-quality Imperialware, the pattern is conveniently safe for the dishwasher and microwave.
Author : NWCW@nwcustomwebs.com
Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:02:39 GMT
Customer Review: Poor graphics.
Not worth the price paid due to poor graphics and video quality. This was definitely not presented in a professional manner.
Author : NWCW@nwcustomwebs.com
Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:02:39 GMT
 Based on a Chinese legend of two star-crossed lovers, the Chelsea Blue Willow pattern from Churchill China is enchanting to behold. Fantastical trees and uniquely depicted buildings portrayed in dark blue tones draw ones attention to this distinctive portrait. A feeling of romance abounds and is captured by the two doves that soar above the landscape. Representing the two fugitive lovers, they create a focal point to the panorama. Intended to complement the Churchill China Chelsea Blue Willow tea pot, these mugs make a lovely matching set. They also are suited to accompany other dinnerware, accessories, and serving pieces in the same pattern. These classically rounded mugs measure 3-1/4 inches in diameter, 3-3/4 inches high, and hold 8 ounces. Churchill China mugs are constructed from high-fired earthenware and have a chip-resistant glossy glaze over the transfer-print pattern. Designed to stand up to frequent use, they can safely be placed in the microwave or dishwasher. --Lea Werbel
Customer Review: Blue willow mugs by churchill china
This pattern called blue willow is the longest continously made and loved china pattern in history. What you need to know about these mugs is that they do not hold MUG amounts. But they are a lovely addition to any set, a great stand alone gift, and beautiful. Remeber that these are NOT china, they are earthenware, but incredibly high quality and very very strong. It will blend with any other cobalt blue and white dinner ware for a great mix and match. You will see this pattern in a lot of old movies from Europe and American Westerns. It really is pretty. And even my macho testoterone husband loves them. I have never gotten tired of them, not ever.
Author : NWCW@nwcustomwebs.com
Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:02:39 GMT
 Customer Review: Landscape in the Mist--The DVD version.
I have been waiting for years for this extraordinary, beautiful film to come out on DVD. The film itself easily rates five stars, or more. But, sadly, not this DVD. The old New Yorker video was woefully inadequate. Unfortunately, New Yorker seems to have done nothing more than transfer the video onto DVD. The ratios are clearly off and the picture quality is very poor. Even the subtitles are ugly. There are no extras worth mentioning (scene selection, if you want to count that.) This is a travesty against one of the greatest cinematic artists of our time. Criterion, are you listening??? Since there are no other available forms, by all means watch the DVD or the video. Just be aware that you are not seeing the work as it was intended by the artist, Theo Angelopoulos--alas, better a poor copy than nothing at all. But hopefully, when Artificial Eye in the UK finally gets around to bringing out their version, they will do more justice to the film.
Author : NWCW@nwcustomwebs.com
Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:02:39 GMT
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