I bought a little jug

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When my husband went to Nepal a few years ago I took the opportunity to clear out a lot of cupboards and drawers. I went through almost every storage area in the house and was able to donate or toss out many items which we no longer had any use for. I had some pretty cup, saucer and plate sets. Any that were missing part of their set went in the op shop box (op shop = thrift shop). I was surprised to find that a favourite Royal Doulton ‘English Roses’ set was missing a saucer. I couldn’t remember breaking it. After much soul-searching, I decided the cup wasn’t any good without the saucer so the two items went in the op shop bag. Needless to say a week later I found the saucer. I went back to the thrift shop but the items had already been disposed of. I was very disappointed as I had really liked the little set. From time to time I’d kick myself that I hadn’t waited another day or two before disposing of the pieces. Yesterday we called into an antique fair just to fill in some time and one of the items on sale was a small Royal Doulton English Roses jug. It didn't take me long to decide it had my name on it. I bought it and will now stop fretting about the cup, saucer and plate. This little jug was made in England. Nowadays the same pattern is made in China although it still carries the Royal Doulton tag. The green jug and saucer in the photo is one my mother china painted. I love the shape of both of these.