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Pitcher
Circa 1889
Meriden, Connecticut, United States of America
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Aurora Historical Society

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Tabletop serving dish
Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century
Sheffield, England
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Aurora Historical Society

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Cocktail Shaker
Early 20th Century
Trenton, Ontario, Canada
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Aurora Historical Society

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Whiskey Tot
Circa 1913
Birmingham, England
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It's Time for Tea

Afternoon tea was a time for people to renew their spirits and converse among their friends while drinking tea and eating delicious sweets and sandwiches.

In the 1860s, having friends over for afternoon tea in Ontario was becoming established. By the 1920s, afternoon tea was an integral part of women's social activities. A small table would be set up with tea cups, saucers, spoons, plates, napkins, and a tea pot.

Along with their tea, there were various sweets such as sandwich cakes, scones served with jam, and oatcakes. There was also a wide variety of sandwiches, the most popular being the cucumber sandwich.

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Tea cup and saucer
Late 19th Century to Mid-20th Century

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Aurora Historical Society

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Tea pot
Circa 1870
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Sugar Bowl
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century

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Like many families, the Hillary were collectors of certain dish sets that would become family heirlooms. They collected Royal Doulton and Wedgewood.

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Wedgwood Set, dark blue jasper
Circa 1891-1909
Burslem, England
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Royal Doulton, England

The company originally began fabricating stoneware in a factory at Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, in London under the partnership of John Doulton, Martha Jones, and John Watts.

It was not until 1853 that the company was named Doulton where John and his son, Henry, created fine stoneware. In 1877, the company purchased a small factory on Nile Street in Burslem, England.

In 1901, the products of Doulton had become so popular that the Royal Family took notice and granted them the name Royal Doulton.

Today Royal Doulton is no longer a family business, but stoneware and china under this name are still being manufactured.

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Royal Doulton Water Pitcher
Circa 1891-1902
Burslem, England

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Aurora Historical Society

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Royal Doulton Bowl
Circa 1891-1902
Burslem, England

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Aurora Historical Society

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Royal Doulton Casserole Dish
Circa 1927
Burslem, England

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Aurora Historical Society