Mexico

Mexico! - the word always reminds me of the song by James Taylor - and this dinner setting is from that era.

It was the other thing I picked up at last weeks auction that I hadn't  noticed when I posted my Auction Watch. It is a large part dinner setting of "Mexico" originally designed by Jens Quistgaard c 1969 for Kronjyden Nissen, Denmark and then continued by Bing and Grondahl when they took over in 1972.

It is beautiful stoneware of course, and has the most beautiful colour runs from browns to violets on the faintest of grey backgrounds. I've only just learnt the name of it... but you might remember the design from my "top 10 teapots" post last year. The teapot from this range is probably the standout.

It must still be quite popular going by some of the prices in the replacement stores - the cereal bowls vary between $35 and $90 each!

There were so many patterns around this time called "Mexico" by makers - obviously something to do with the hype of the Olympics in Mexico City in 1969. . 

I will start listing some of the items here in the eBay store this weekend for those interested. There is also a huge baking dish to match.

Mexico Milk Jug - Bing & Grondahl

Mexico - Small cup & saucer trio Bing & Grondahl

Mexico Sugar Bowl - Bing & Grondahl

Mexico - Large Cup - Bing & Grondahl

Mexico Sauce Boat - Bing and Grondahl

Mexico Cereal Bowl - Bing & Grondahl

Mexico - butter dish - Bing & Grondahl

Mexico - Plate design - Bing & Grohndahl

Mexico Salad Bowl - Bing & Grondahl