I thought I heard birds singing, but it's just this table of Chelsea Bird from the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Porcelain produced at Chelsea in London in the eighteenth century is regarded by many as the apex of English ceramic art. Among the most treasured pieces of Chelsea are those decorated in the workshop of James Giles with his birds of “distinctly disheveled appearance.” Our Chelsea Bird pattern has been adapted from Giles’ originals in the Colonial Williamsburg ...
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Got Thanksgiving dessert perfected, not too sweet, not too heavy; individual apple cranberry gazettes. Now we just have to figure out which china pattern to use; Chelsea Bird, Sacred Bird & Butterfly, or Duke of Gloucester?
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A lemon meringue tart sits pretty on our Chelsea Feather Gold plates. Tradition with a modern twist, Mottahedeh deconstructed a formal Rococo dinner service dating back to 1770, keeping the scalloped shape and 22K gold feathered edge and removed the design to create a clean fresh look.
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Beatriz Ball's newly expanded palette of metals will add color to yourSpringtime table in scrumptious tones of gold, rose gold, gunmetal and silver.
• Shown above, the multifunctional SIERRA MODERN Onyx Double Dip (Gold) is a perfectly elegant solution for many serving needs. Presented in a brushed gold finish, the cleverly designed piece separates and harmonizes your favorite foods.
• The SIERRA MODERN Plano Long Oval Platter (Gold) in a warm rosy ...
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Internet pioneer, Vint Cerf, made a big break through by drawing it on the back of an envelope in 1983. This story, shared in today’s The Wall Street Journal, hit home because I first drew the concept for Bridge’s Product Syncing solution on a napkin at a Chelsea bar in 2007. That concept now helps 1,100 indie shops sell 60k+ products from 100+ premium brands, including Le Creuset, Baccarat, and Versace. Since that drawing, I’ve become a big fan of drawing processes to ...
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In the movie Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon, who plays a handsome MIT janitor moonlighting as a math savant (can one say, “Hollywood career vehicle”?), woos a young lady (played by the actress Minnie Driver) by outmaneuvering a few competing, obnoxious cads. When Damon’s character gets the girl's telephone number, he proudly shows it to the other guys and boasts, with his South Boston access, “How 'bout ‘dem apples?” I imagine Tim Cook imitating this...
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Beatriz Ball's newly expanded palette of metals will add color to yourSpringtime table in scrumptious tones of gold, rose gold, gunmetal and silver.
• Shown above, the multifunctional SIERRA MODERN Onyx Double Dip (Gold) is a perfectly elegant solution for many serving needs. Presented in a brushed gold finish, the cleverly designed piece separates and harmonizes your favorite foods.
• The SIERRA MODERN Plano Long Oval Platter (Rose Gold) in a warm ...
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Distinctive, distinguished, and designed for every day.
Beatriz Ball has developed a process to create modern metallic finishes that are easy-care and practical, as well as jaw-droppingly beautiful. Paired with handsome surfaces and unexpected shapes, they are a re-invention of metalware that will transform today's table--including your own.
Discover a new level of luxe with the SIERRA MODERN Collection; iconic Beatriz Ball designs in modern new metallic finishes of Gold, Rose Gold and...
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A feast all ready for Fall. This enticing table features Mottahedeh' s Chelsea Bird from the Colonial Williamsburg Collection accented with a Chelsea Feather Gold edged dinner plate and anchored with a Haviland Lexington service plate in English green. Stop in at the Shadyside store, which stocks Mottaheadeh and Haviland, to create your Fall table.
We have exciting news: Retailers can now place wholesale orders via Bridge for 85 brands. If you are an authorized dealer, you can purchase from premium brands, including:
Get acquainted with a new level of luxe with the SIERRA MODERN Collection; iconic Beatriz Ball designs in modern new metallic finishes of Gold, Rose Gold and Gunmetal.
The sensational SIERRA MODERN Chelsea oval platters are available in small and medium sizes. Their fabric-inspired textured surfaces are made unique and fresh with a proprietary metallic finish that adds a hint of glam to any decor.
Food- and dishwasher-safe, decorative, and also perfect for serving, the platters add a ...
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All the splendor of Summer!
Beatriz Ball's newly expanded palette of metals will add color to your Summertime table in scrumptious tones of gold, rose gold, gunmetal and silver.
Shown above, the sensational GIFTABLES Sierra Modern Ocean Conch Salt Cellar with Spoon (Gold) features contrasting surfaces made unique and fresh with a proprietary champagne gold-tone metallic finish and a contrasting silvery hue. Small but beautifully formed, it brings a sense of luxe to any environment--from
All the splendor of Spring!
Beatriz Ball's newly expanded palette of metals will add color to your Springtime table in scrumptious tones of gold, rose gold, gunmetal and silver.
The multifunctional SIERRA MODERN Onyx Double Dip (Gold) is a perfectly elegant solution for many serving needs. Presented in a brushed gold finish, the cleverly designed piece separates and harmonizes your favorite foods.
The SIERRA MODERN Plano Long Oval Platter (Rose Gold) in a warm rosy
How do you celebrate Halloween without getting all ugly and scary? Serve up orange and black. Here we present orange and white and gold reflecting the changing colors of nature. Sacred Bird and Butterfly, in transparent oranges and sparkling gold accents, is a licensed product of Historic Charleston Foundation and can be seen in the famed Nathaniel Russel House. While it arrived in America when America was colonial, it has endured for more than 200 years. Serve a hot soup or ...
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January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Chelsea Clock timepieces do more than just tell time. Crafted to last a lifetime, they also mark special occasions, honor big accomplishments, and become cherished keepsakes for generations. The limited distribution luxury clocks and barometers are considered the gold standard by clockmakers and collectors worldwide, with solid-forged brass cases, hand-silvered dials and custom-made parts, most of which are individually manufactured and hand-assembled in Chelsea, MA.
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October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
We patented the first Ship’s Bell in our factory in 1900, and it has since been held as the standard by which all other Chelsea clocks are measured. This gorgeous time-teller is exceptional in many ways, most notably because of its signature chimes that have been used for years by seafarers, as well as for its classic mechanical movement and individually handcrafted construction. Shop Now → https://www.chelseaclock.com/6-ship-s-bell-nickel-traditional-base
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Royal Crown Derby's Chelsea Duet Dinner Plate and Darley Abbey Salad Plate
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August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Chelsea Clock timepieces do more than just tell time. They also mark special occasions, honor big accomplishments, and become cherished for generations.
Watch this video to see just why they are the oldest clock maker in America.
Let us help you find the perfect Chelsea Clock addition to any decor.
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