It always surprises me the toy items made in Japan for a child’s kitchen. They were made for the mass market and not very well done. But are they ever cute!
I started collecting the Flower Pot kitchen utility pieces soon after I saw a little set in one of Doris Lechler’s books. I really just wanted the reamer and a couple of the mixing bowls, but after I got started, I just couldn’t stop!
I have found 3 different Flower Pot patterns, but I’m sure there could be more. The set on the left with a flower pot in front of a picket fence.And the picture on the right shows two flower pots on steps. 
I have found two different flower pot patterns on the steps. The pot and flowers are different.
These two little bowls below show the other Flower Pot pattern with the little pots on steps.
They were sold in various packing. I’ve seen them in plain brown boxes and also wrapped in cellophane and tied with a bow.
There are pancake warmers, syrup sets, shakers, trivets … and many other nice kitchen utility items. What more could any little girl want?
I’ve listed some of these on My Vintage Toy Tea Sets website.
Jan
I love the “Like Mother’s”™ cook and bake sets made by Mirro.
This little tin litho stove has the logo “Like Mother’s” Registered Trademark on it, and although it’s not marked with anything else, I believe it was made by Mirro to go along with all of the little sets of pots and pans they made.
I listed 4 stoves this week and 
have already sold 3 of them, including this little tin litho one.
These little pots and pan sets came with everything a child cook might need. And they looked just like the sets a little girls mother might have. This is the boxed set that’s displayed on the stove now.And they’re a perfect fit for the “Like Mother’s” stove!
I received the books I spoke of in my last blog and am enjoying reading both of them.
I’ll admit I was a bit disappointed in the Housekeeping Toys, but that may be because I didn’t see anything new or unusual in it. If you collect tin litho, it has a lengthy section on it. It’s a small size book and doesn’t cost much (I think I paid under $10 for mine including shipping on eBay) and it’s still a good reference guide for the beginning collector.
I really enjoyed the Hot Kitchen Collectibles book. Lots of fun pictures of kitchen and housekeeping collectibles, plus a section on Dime-Store Beauty & Health that I really enjoyed. It’s also a very informative book and I’m still reading the great articles in it.
I’m giving this one 
for sure!
I hope you all are getting some nice Spring weather. We’ve dipped down into the 20’s this week and I’m anxiously awaiting this cold, rainy spell to end so I can tend to my garden. The greenhouse is overflowing with plants that are wanting outside in the ground.
Happy Easter!
Jan
