Churchill of England Staffordshire Blue Willow Salt and Pepper Shakers Ceramic.

Churchill of England Salt and Pepper Shakers.

Some interesting facts about this pattern:

"Even though the Blue Willow pattern has a Chinese look and story, it was actually created in England in 1780 by engraver Thomas Minton. Then, Minton sold the design to potter Thomas Turner who mass-produced the pattern on earthenware. This is known as chinoiserie, basically European interpretations of Chinese decorative styles.

To be a true Blue Willow pattern it must include:

willow trees

Chinese pine trees (commonly confused as apple or orange trees)

a bridge with three men on it

a fence

a boat

a teahouse (or pagoda) and

two birds in flight"

https://www.simplemost.com/10-interesting-facts-classic-blue-willow-china/

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