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Blue Italian
Framed by an 18th century Chinese border, the central scene of Italian ruins was inspired by a 17th century drawing. Launched in 1816, Blue Italian is one of the collections that secured the reputation of Spode as a leader in…
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Hecworth
Silverplate from Hecworth was advertised in 1936. “Hecworth” was a brand name sold through a shopfront in Collins Street Melbourne. Hecworth plate was made by Platers Pty Ltd in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda at 39 Greeves street. The “Hecworth”…
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Bud vase
This cut lead crystal bud vase from the ‘Shaftesbury’ suite by Stuart Crystal has an everted rim, tapering in to a waisted neck and broad bulbous body with a lattice formed from five rows of interlocking diamond shaped panels surmounted…
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Schumann porcelain
Fruit Plates with lobed, pierced rims; various fruit cluster centers. Originally from Angelroda (Thuringia) Christian Heinrich Schumann (*1822, †1884) had a small pottery in Arzberg that had to close because it was in the way of the railway which was…
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Vintage Crystal Bowl
Diamond Cut Pattern on Cabriole Feet. Beautiful Art Deco Diamond Cut Design on 3 cabriole feet. A very stylish piece, great for fruit, desserts or just as a display piece.
French Wine Goblets
A vintage look that feels modern again. Perfectly weighted, sturdy and charmingly adorned with a turned stem, the classic French wine glass has been around for decades. A more generous bowl for serving wine as well as water, soda or…
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Orrefors vase
“Sommerso” vase Gray and clear glass, designed by Nils Landberg An iconic series of mid 20th century Swedish glass. Nils Landberg (1907-91) designed his “Dusk” series in 1956 for the Orrefors glass company of Sweden. This series featured a smoky…
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Orrefors bowl
Corona bowl The heavy crystal circular ‘Corona’ bowl, designed by Lars Hellsten, comprising eight striking wedge shaped panels and a flat base; etched mark of Orrefors and numerals underside, with paper label. Year of introduction 1978. Height: 6cm Diameter: 18.5cm
Janet Gray
Large blue on white ramekin with crab, fish and starfish painting. Janet Gray Studio at South Yarra was established by John Knight and Isabel Grose. John Arthur Barnard Knight (1910-1993) was born in Warracknabeal, Victoria. He studied art at the…
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Big Balloons
The stunning vocals of Lauren Lucille and Nick Di Gregorio on guitar feature in Big Balloons. David Dower & Matt Fisher create original, vibrant music with piano, percussion, strings and vocals. Their music is rhythmic, sensitive, engaging, accessible, and fun….
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