You CAN go home - for the estate sales (Part Deux)

Yesterday I showed you the dinning set that I picked up at an auction in my home town; today I'll show you the smalls (that's what she said).

Noritake Mardi Gras china set.  This set is an almost complete (isn't that always the way-sigh) setting for eight plus some serving pieces (bonus!).  There are 8 dinner plates, 7 shallow salad bowls, 7 bread plates, 7 saucers, 8 coffee cups, 4 berry bowls (what's up with mid mod dishes and berry bowls- they must have had a real "thing" for berries), 2 soup/ cereal bowls, a plater plus the creamer & sugar.  I have to admit, this set makes me think of Howard Johnson's; maybe it's the colours, orange, yellow and brown.

This is a nice old shaker, rather plain, but it has really thick glass so you don't have to worry about breaking it while vigorously preparing a martini for James Bond or konking a rowdy party guest over the head.

 Eight Russel Wright Eclipse old fashion glasses.  Pretty cool, huh?  They inspired me to get all creative with the photos.  I think I might like RW's glass wear better than his ceramics.
By the way, the dining set sitting in my father's condo garage until I can (1) get a truck to bring it to Columbus and (2) make some space in my house, get a storage unit or maybe set up at an antique mall.