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We spent the bank holiday in one of my favourite places, Stoke on Trent.
I first visited Stoke as a boy over two decades ago and the decline of The Potteries, ever since then, breaks your heart.
However, the old factory collections are fighting back and now that Wedgwood is safe and the Minton archive has returned home it is the turn of Spode and Copeland to regain their position. The Spode Museum Trust has reclaimed some of the old Spode buildings in Stoke and are doing an excellent job redisplaying their superb collection. Here are some photos of their Blue Room, a space used to display their collection of blue and white transfer printed wares, a technique very much associated with the Spode factory.
I recommend you visit and support the museum as they are hoping to put more of the collection on display this year.
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stair hall by @roseuniacke .
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Today's Sunday, when I talk about a piece from my own collection.
Several years ago I first saw this shape and I was entranced - so gorgeous, with an asymmetric rim shape and the astonishing piercing detail around the rims, all amongst superb refined styling and very detailed moulding. It would already be wonderful if that was all there was to it, but these pieces are in rich blush ivory colour, thin like eggshell, and with some truly fantastic handpainted decoration, with meticulous gilding details. I fell in love on the spot.
I have looked high and low for more of these duos ever since. They are exceedingly rare, not surprising given how difficult and expensive they were to make in the late 19th century (or even today). Very few were ever made and, tragically, even fewer remain; and after several years of searching I've only been able to find a couple more. So I can't express how excited I was when I spotted this beautiful jewel on a recent buying trip. Decorated with a handpainted thistle design, which in itself is uncommon on blush ivory, and I adore the bright pop of colour from the tiny orange-red flowers, it shows such artistic talent from the painter.
A truly special piece for me, which is even more precious because of how ethereally delicate it is - a true work of art which, against all the odds, has survived 140 years. An exquisite treasure.
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{UPDATE: DOUBLE HANDLED SOLD} The annual Shelley Group meeting is coming up this weekend, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing everyone and having the lively discussions that always ensue!
I posted a Wileman set yesterday, and it seems appropriate to continue the theme with this gorgeous pair of Wileman duos. They share the same shape and decorative pattern, but I love their differences in character - just like twin sisters!
Both have a lovely organic decorative theme, with sweet rambling roses climbing all over and into the cup, and across the saucer. In red the pattern is bold and confident, and stands out from a distance. The beige is more subtle, with twin handles showing its use as a chocolate cup, and all the gorgeous details emerging as you look more closely.
These superb late 19th century duos are for sale and can be shipped safely worldwide. Please message me for more information.
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{UPDATE: SOLD} An ocean of turquoise blue today! I had many enquiries about the gorgeous pale green set I posted a few days ago with the spectacular scalloped lace effect at the rim, so here is a chance to buy one (or more!) of these beautiful pieces - I have four duos and a cake plate available. A very pure and refined colour as background with a lovely, bold but dainty moulded detail to the rims, handpainted gilded leaves, and a very clean and elegant shape. It's a superb design that just makes me happy, a delight to see and use. For sale individually and shipped worldwide, please message me for more details. .
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Feathers today, on this very elegant early 19th century trio in the classic London shape.
Very difficult to paint by hand because of all the details, feathers are an unusual but extremely stylish decorative element, particularly here when they are combined with the bright floral displays. The design is neo-classical in inspiration, which brings formality and structure to the decoration; balanced beautifully with the fun of the feathers and flowers - which are in turn united by the delicate stylised feathery leaves in hand painted gilding.
It's a beautifully balanced and artistic trio, where every element is incorporated into a gorgeous overall design. For sale and carefully shipped worldwide, please message me for more details.
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