Ceramics

UNIQUE Vintage 20th Century (1995) original Australian hand-painted art plate 'Shepherd of Dreams'

$75

Offered for sale is this fun and unique vintage 20th Century Australian original decorative ceramic art plate, dating from 1995. Despite extensive research, the obviously-talented artist ‘Kaz’ could not be identified at this point (one possible person may be Kaz Morton from the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria). Signed twice (once in paint, the other etched).

The charming and whimsical design features a hand-painted poloychrome colour-scheme on a large dished plate form. Set against a blue stippled ground with gold stars, central is the ‘Shepherd of Dreams’. Dressed in a vibrant winged costume and make-up influenced by the famous Italian Harlequin/Pantalone (or Venetian/French ‘ball masque’). With an enigmatic smile and open gaze they rest with arms crossed and hold a crescent moon. Their headress contains twisting fern stems, a bird taking flight, a loveheart and another moon (mounted on a twisted wand or small pole). On the edge and to their right a small hand contains an open eye in its palm, another fun detail!

Framing this is a two-tone twist-rope border and outer orange band with the wording, ‘The Shepherd of Dreams. Who lights the way, forever calling come.’. A final multi-coloured external band (in varying greens, purple and browns) completes the image. The outer rim and reverse have a mottled turquoise glaze.

Measures 1.2cm (h) x 30cm (diameter) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MR25020

3 x Vintage 20th Century original Australian decorative bird tiles by Shirley Australia

$60

Offered for sale is this set of three vintage 20th Century Australian ceramic decorative tiles, made by ‘Shirley - Australia’ and estimated as dating from the 1990’s. Despite research not much is available about the artist (who appears to have produced a range of other tiles) however they may have been from Queensland.

The design of each has been expertly hand-piped (a hard skill to master) and then infilled with a range of bright polychrome glazes (as done by English Moorcroft Pottery, etc). They depict a stylised series of birds (finches and wrens most likely) perched amongst a foliate background of blossom and branches.

As they could be hung indoors or outside, they offer a flexible and charming design element for any bird-loving home or business. You could also set them into a wall if wanting permanent installation (you’d just need to remove the applied backing).

Two are in excellent original condition (one in very good condition with two very small losses – as pictured). All ready to hang with nothing to spend.

Each measures 40cm (h) x 10cm (w) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final

ITEM: MR25010

Vintage 20th Century USA Albertas Molds ceramic

Norman Knight statue

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century USA-made glazed pottery statue, created by Alberta’s Molds and dating from the 1970’s. Located in Wichita, Kansas this family-firm has been in business for over 80-years with production continuing today (under the Starlite Mold Company). Marked ‘Alberta’s Molds Inc 1973’ on the rear of the base.

Originally produced as part of a larger set, the well-modelled design features a naturalistic human form depicting a classical image of a Norman knight. A previous owner has carefully added green felt to the base.

In excellent original condition, no cracks or chipping.

Measures 11.4cm (h), the base having a 4cm diameter approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MR25009

Vintage 20th Century West German Dümler and Brieden 'tribal pattern' vase/jug

$65

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century West German ‘tribal pattern’ decorated vase/jug, made by Dümler and Brieden and estimated as dating from the 1960’s. Started in 1883 in the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen, the firm passed through various family owners and became established via commercial earthenware such as jugs, beers steins and mugs. During the German ceramics boom of the 1950’s and 1960’s it created a wide range of decorative Mid-Century Modern pottery (including ‘Fat Lava’ pieces) and competed with firms such as Scheurich and Ruscha. The three candidates for this example are Peter Dümler, Paul Zimmerling or Rudolf Christmann. The company ceased production in 1995.

The fun and utterly Mid-Century Modern design features a bulbous form with sleek, curved handle, broad shoulders and wide neck. Two-thirds of the body have a brown glaze with sgraffitto-style finish then a broad, incised band of alternating and repeated impressed geometric patterns (inspired perhaps by Bitossi) and finally a small band repeat of the brown glaze found above. The handle is finished in a very deep (almost black) brown.

Allows for being viewed either as a vase or jug, depending upon your preference.

In excellent original condition, no cracks. There is a very small area chipping on the lower portion below the handle, hard to notice but noted for a full item description – and yes taken into account with the asking price.

Measures (excluding handle) 20cm (h) x 15cm (diameter, at widest approximately).

ITEM: JA25040

Vintage 20th Century French Limoges porcelain transferprint vase of Nice

$45

Offered for sale is this charming vintage 20th Century French transferprint souvenir vase, made by the firm of Limoges (Monaco/Monte Carlo) and estimated as dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s.

Modelled in the form of an Archaic Greek or Roman vase in high gloss white porcelain with gold gilding. The design features a polychrome stylised image of the waterfront of Nice, capital of the glorious French Riviera. Given the: lack of development, low height of buildings, presence of tramcars (which stopped in 1953) and prominent roof dome of the famous Le Negresco hotel (completed 1913) it would most likely place this image around the 1930’s. The front and rear shoulders have a highly-detailed floral triumphal border (in the French style) in gold gilt. The reverse of the vase is blank.

A charming decorator’s piece for your home or business.

In overall excellent original condition, no chips or cracking. There is some light patination to the gilding and transferprint, appropriate for this being a proper vintage piece and not modern reproduction. On the reverse there is a small mark underneath the glaze – not damage but indicative of the piece’s handmade origin.

Measures 21.2cm (h) x 9.5cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: JA25028

Antique 19th Century English late-Regency/early-Victorian Minton 'Amherst Japan' pattern dessert/bread plate

$85

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century English late-Regency/early-Victorian-era Minton factory ‘Amherst Japan’ pattern transferprint dessert/bread plate, estimated as dating from the 1830’s to 1850’s.

The pretty design features a low, raised plate form with Chinoiserie scene executed in blue transferprint having red, blue and pale yellow overglaze. A large bowl and spray of flowers defines the foreground, with charming pagoda set in the background.

Could easily be used a trinket/jewellery tray, etc.

In amazing condition at being 170-200 years old. No cracks or chipping, rings brightly when tapped. There is some light patination, appropriate for this being a proper antique item and not modern reproduction.

Measures 3cm (h) x 14.5cm (diameter) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: JA25020

Antique/Vintage 20th Century Japanese satsuma posy vase

$75

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century Japanese satsuma posy vase, estimated as dating from the 1910’s to 1930’s (late-Meiji to Taishō Eras). Despite research, the factory could not be identified.

The sweet design features a balluster form with hand-applied decoration and gold gilding. There are two ‘panels’ set on a dark cobalt ground - one depicts a geisha supported by a foliate border (in gold gilt), surrounded by purple chrysanthemum blossom and gold ‘clouds’. The other has a repeated purple chrysanthemum blossom, with two large heads and gold ‘clouds’. The cobalt has been decorated in a light ‘flick pattern’ gilding style.

In excellent overall original condition, no cracks or chipping. Over time the glaze has develop craquelure and gilding some wear (as pictured), appropriate for this being a proper antique/vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures 9.5cm (h) x 6cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand watch it may need a service, and is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).

ITEM: JA25018

Vintage 20th Century original Australian art pottery vase by Beth Hill, Kilmore Studio Gallery

$45

Offered for sale is this large vintage 20th Century Australian art pottery vase, made by Beth Hill (Kilmore Studio Gallery) and estimated as dating from the 1980’s. Despite research, no further information can be provided about Beth and the gallery at this time.

The unusual design features a multi-coloured clay, partially-glazed Chinese ‘Moon Vase’ form with stopper. Each circular side has been left unglazed, allowing for the clay to create a multitude of patterns (can you see the face?). The rest of the body and stopper has been decorated in a high-gloss black glaze – with one side vase having a distinctive crescent element highlighted.

Can be displayed from either side, allowing for flexibility in your décor.

Measures (with stopper fitted) 29.5cm (h) x 18cm (at widest) x 8cm (d) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: JA25017

Vintage 20th Century English Art Deco era Crown Devon 'Rouge Royale' lustre trinket box

$95

Offered for sale is this charming vintage 20th Century English Art Deco era lustreware lidded trinket box, made by Crown Devon as part of their ‘Rouge Royale’ range and produced in the 1930’s. Founded in 1870 by Simon Fielding, the company quickly expanded to become a large and successful manufacturer of both domestic and art pottery. Eventually changing the name to ‘Crown Devon’, the company became most famous during the Art Deco era for its designs by Enoch Bolton and Kathleen Parsons (which often rivalled those of Clarice Cliff). Like many English pottery firms post-WW2, the company continued for several decades before ceasing production in the 1980’s.

The attractive design features a lidded, low rectangular box form with applied decoration (including lustre glazes, gilding and polychrome enamelled jewelling). The domed lid has an underwater scene with single stylised tropical fish gliding amongst various seaweeds. The base has a clear internal lustre glaze, the exterior being a repeat of the lid with gilt highlights.

A charming decorative as well as practical piece for any home or business.

In excellent original condition. No cracks (rings brightly when tapped) or chipping. There is some craquelure and very light wear to the gilding, appropriate for this being a proper vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures (with lid fitted but excluding overhang) 7cm (h) x 12.8cm (w) x 7.8cm (d) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY25021

Vintage 20th Century Japanese porcelain horse statue/trinket box made for Elizabeth Arden

$60

Offered for sale is this charming vintage 20th Century Japanese porcelain decorated statue/trinket box, made for Elizabeth Arden’s ‘Byzantium’ Range (sometimes called the ‘Emperor’s Stallion’ model) and dating from 1980.

The handsome and well-detailed design features a two-part moulded hard porcelain form in brilliant white, depicting a kneeling horse set on a Classical Roman-style rectangular triumphal plinth. Both horse and plinth have polychrome, Byzantine-Empire influenced foliate elements applied in conjunction with gold gilding.

A lovely decorator’s piece as well as practical item.

In excellent original condition - no cracks, chipping or wear to the decoration.

Measures (with lid fitted) 20cm (h) x 18.7cm (w) x 8cm (d) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY25028

STUNNING Vintage 20th Century art pottery stoneware vase

$55

Offered for sale is this stunning vintage 20th Century art pottery stoneware vase, mostly likely Australian in origin and estimated as dating from the 1960’s to 1980’s. Despite extensive research the potter’s mark (a painted ‘C’ or ‘V’) would not be identified.

The bold, dynamic design features a cylindrical vase form in thick clay with external decoration, finished with a graduated deep blue and mottled brown semi-gloss foam glaze. The broad lip has been carved with a series of alternating waves that add an interesting ‘movement’ to the piece, mimicked in the heavily-engraved comb-work on the exterior. This has created a wonderfully organic look and tactile feel.

Skilfully made by a talented artist who understands both the medium of clay and its glazing, the result is a satisfying and unique art pottery vase that’s powerful on its own or could easily hold a spray of tall, dried foliage.

In excellent original condition. There is light patination appropriate for this being a proper vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures 20cm (h) x 10.5cm (diameter) approximately.

ITEM: MY25011

Vintage 20th Century West German fat lava vase

by Steuler Keramic

$55

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century West German ‘fat lava’ vase, made by the firm of Steuler Keramic post-WW2 and dating from 1950 to 1960. Highly-regarded amongst collectors today, Steuler Keramic was founded in 1917 in the Rheinland-Palatinate town of Höhr-Grenzhausen. The company become known for innovative glazes (especially the ‘Zyklon’ range) post-WW2 and continued producing art pottery until 1996. Nicely marked on the base with the model number and company logo.

The eye-catching design features a one-piece graduated conical form vase in red clay, externally decorated in a base matt black glaze (having a polished band around the rim) overlaid with five alternating bands of pale turquise and white ‘lava’. The interior is gloss white with uppermost blue corona surrounding the rim.

Excellent original condition. Please note craquelure has developed inside the interior, and some light patination inside the bottom of the base – all appropriate appropriate for this being a proper vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures 20cm (h) the opening being 10cm, and base 7.7cm (diameter) approximately.

ITEM: MY25010

Japanese Mingei art pottery vase

$95

Offered for sale is this charming Japanese ‘Mingei’ (民芸) art pottery vase. Developed as an artistic movement by Yanagi Sōetsu (along with a small group of fellow craftspeople) within Japan during the 1920’s, Mingei sought to record, encourage and support ‘functional’ artistic design of everyday objects with a philosophy of simplicity, beauty, function and mass-scale accessibility using natural materials. Called by Yanagi ‘Folk Craft’, in some ways this can be interpreted as Japan’s own ‘Arts and Crafts’ response to Westernisation, urbanisation and mass-production. Despite research the maker could not be identified.

The attractive and tactile design features a low, bulbous vase form in a cream clay with small mouth and heavily applied drip-glazes. The textured body has a primary coffee colour over which has been has been thickly-added cream, cobalt and olive colours.

The resulting unique piece can be appreciated from a variety of different viewing angles.

In excellent overall condition. No cracks or chips.

Measures 13.5cm (h) x 12cm (diameter, at the mouth) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY25003

Antique 20th Century German/Austrian Philip Boileau porcelain and sterling silver posy vase

$45

Offered for sale is this antique 20th Century ‘Philip Boileau’ porcelain and sterling silver posy vase, most likely German or Austrian in origin and estimated as dating from the first quarter of the century. Canadian/American artist Boileau was born in 1863 before his family moved to the United Kingdom in 1871. After studying art in Italy during his early twenties, he eventually returned to North America (Baltimore, USA) in 1897 and developed a successful career as a highly-regarded ‘Society’ portrait artist. Taking the opportunity to move to New York lead to further commercial success; with many commissions for advertising, posters, postcards, magazines and ceramics. Boileau’s ouvre expressed itself in well-executed, highly-romanticised watercolour and pastel images of middle- and upper-class women that become popularly known as ‘Boileau Girls’ during his lifetime. His most famous work, ‘Peggy’ (1903) was of his stage actress wife Emily Gilbert. Aged only 53, he passed away in 1917 from pneumonia.

The design features a classical posy vase form with graduated orange overglaze glaze and applied transferprint, the rim having an English sterling silver collar attached (it is unsure if this was done when new, or by a prior owner wanting to add value/appeal). The portrait image is of an Edwardian woman shown mid-torso, wearing a high-neck blouse and fur shawl, with Pompadour/’Gibson Girl’ style hair framed by a voluminous hat with ostrich feathers and flower posy (most likely Forget-Me-Not). A second, floating repeat of the flower posy motif is found across her arms. The wording, ‘Copyright 1907 Philip Boileau’ appears at the base of the shawl.

The London sterling silver collar has a maker’s hallmark of either ‘HP’ or ‘HPA’ – despite extensive research they can’t currently be identified, however the cartouche form would indicate a date range of 1916 to 1933. A strong contender may be Henry Perkins & Sons – who are recorded as providing silver mounts for various items from 1900 to the 1920’s. Unfortunately the application of the collar (or perhaps later damage) has lead to the date code and Leopard’s Head being difficult to discern.

A charming decorative piece.

The vase is in very good original condition, no chips or cracking. The mount is patinated, as pictured. Yes the price takes this into account.

Measures 12cm (h) x 6.5cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24047

Vintage 20th Century Thai blue-and-white ceramic lidded pill/trinket box

$15

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Thai blue and white ceramic lidded pill/trinket box, made post-WW2 and estimated as dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s.

The pretty design features an octagonal, rectangular form externally hand-decorated in blue underglaze with a mid-gloss overglaze. The lid has a stylised lotus flower and/or prunus leaf upper surface with border, the sides having a sold blue gallery. A repeat of the leaf pattern and border is found on the lid (which has a raised lip), the underneath having a Chinese character (that I couldn’t translate but makes it more more interesting - as most examples are blank here).

A useful and attractive piece for your jewellery, dresser, child’s treasures, etc.

Measures (with lid fitted) 4cm (h) x 6cm x 5cm approximately.

In excellent original condition, no cracks or chipping.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24044

Vintage 20th Century Belgian 'The Atomium'

redware ceramic wall hanging

$45

Offered for sale is this fun vintage 20th Century Belgian ‘Atomium’ glazed redware souvenir wall hanging, made post-WW2 and estimated as dating from 1958 to the 1960’s. Created for the 1958 World Expo (held in Brussels), this stunning Post-Modern/Nuclear Age sculptural building has become the most recognisable icon of the city (and Belgium). Despite extensive research, the maker’s hallmark can’t currently be identified.

The interesting design features a low, five-sided raised form in red clay with lightly-applied white gloss glaze. The central element is a representation of the Atomium surrounded by 12 ‘atoms’ of various sizes.

In excellent original condition, no cracks or chipping. There is a tiny piece of red frit on the reverse (not seen when hung) which is not damage but reflects the nature of this being a handcrafted, individual work.

Measures 13cm x 14cm x 3cm approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24042

Vintage 20th Century Australian Essexware

small decorative plate by Marjory Zabell

$95

Offered for sale is this small vintage 20th Century Australian decorative ceramic souvenir plate, made post-WW2 by Essexware and estimated as dating from the early 1950’s to 1957. Founded by Irene and Gordon Dunstan (at Leura in the Blue Mountains). This particular example was decorated by Marjory Zabell, one of at least a dozen people who were employed at the firm (signed ‘MZ’).

On a low, cream pottery body using black glaze the design features a well-detailed (but completely fanciful and imagined) scene of two aboriginal men hunting a kangaroo in a wooded and mountainous landscape.

In very good original condition. There is some patination to the underneath but no cracks or chipping.

Measures 1.8cm (h) x 12cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24041

Decorative glazed ceramic fouled anchor maritime wall hanging

$20

Offered for sale is this ceramic glazed wall hanging.

Moulded in the form of a classical ‘fouled anchor’ with white high-gloss glaze.

Perfect for interior or exterior design use.

In excellent original condition.

Measures 20.5cm (h) x 14cm (w) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24040

Vintage 20th Century Australian art pottery flambe glaze vase Geelong region

$25

Offered for sale is vintage 20th Century Australian glazed ceramic art vase, made post-WW2 and estimated as dating from the 1980’s to 1990’s. Despite extensive research, the artist (from the Geelong region) can’t be identified (it is signed on the base, and there is the remains of a pottery label).

With its deep red oxide high-gloss glaze the colour scheme appears inspired by the famous Royal Doulton ‘Flambe’ ware of the early 20th Century. The body is a compact, broad ‘meiping’ form in fine white clay. Of extra interest is the decision to cut a series of organic, freeform holes around the rim which have then been further highlighted with white slip. These are both wonderfully tactile as well as allowing for broader displays of flowers than a regular, single opening would allow.

In excellent original overall condition. No cracks or chips. Some light craquelure has developed, appropriate for this being a proper vintage piece and not modern reproduction.

Measures 20cm (h) x 13cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24022

Vintage 20th Century German Melbourne 1930's skyline

souvenir transferware vase by Victoria Fine China

$14

Offered for sale is this charming vintage 20th Century German miniature transferware souvenir porcelain and gilt vase, made by VICTORIA Fine China and estimated as dating from the 1930’s. This company produced a wide range of souvenir items for locations across Australia.

The well-detailed polychrome design features a north-westerly looking vista across the Melbourne skyline. Taken from a position on the eastern bank of the Birrarung (Yarra River) Marr Park, it captures a snapshot of the city’s historical architecture before Whelan the Wrecker knocked most of it over. Prominent are (amongst others) three important buildings: St Paul’s Cathedral, The Forum and Melbourne Town Hall.

Perfect for any lover of Melbourne and its architectural heritage.

In very good original condition, chipping or cracks. There is a very small amount patination to the gilding, appropriate for this being a proper antique/vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures 9cm (h) x 4cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: DE24015

Original art pottery bowl weird and wonderful

$25

Offered for sale is this unusual Australian art pottery glazed bowl. Despite research, the maker is currently unknown (initials ‘PLW’ are incised on the base).

Whether deliberate or accidental, the eye-catching and fun design features a low, broad bowl form created from white clay. With the body all slumped and wobbly, I call this ‘drunken pottery’. Over this has been applied a heavy drip glaze in dark green and brown tones.

A wonderfully eccentric and original piece of art pottery.

In excellent original condition, no cracks or chipping.

Measures 31cm (h) x 43cm (w) 17.5cm (d) approximately.

ITEM: DE24013

Vintage 20th Century Tribal/Ethnographic-style

earthenware vase

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century earthenware vase. Despite extensive research the country of origin is currently unknown, however the piece is estimated as dating from post-WW2.

The design features a squat, bulbous red earthenware form with ‘pie crust’ central band with upper portion having four decorative projections, the lid having a raised rounded finial. A mottled matt brown overglaze has been applied. The lid, upper and lower surfaces all have impressed floral, abstract and geometric patterns – along with some vertical sgraffito. The overall look could be roughly be described as ‘tribal/ethnographic’ in style; or perhaps inspired by Italian Bitossi pieces. It allows for appreciation at a variety of angles.

In very good original condition. There is some occasional patination to the body, and the lid has a small amount of chipping (all as pictured), expected from a correct vintage item and not modern reproduction. In as-found condition, the dust has been left for the next owner to decide if cleaning is appropriate. Please note a previous owner has glued felt to the base to stop it scratching surfaces.

Measures (with lid fitted) 21cm (h) x 12.5cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

ITEM: DE24012

Antique/Vintage 20th Century German porcelain

half doll pin cushion

$45

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century German glazed porcelain half doll pin cushion figure, estimated as dating from the 1900’s to the 1930’s. Despite research the manufacturer is unknown. Factory impressed ‘BT 1/0’ on the lower reverse.

The pretty design features a polychrome decorated figure of a woman wearing clothes of a ‘lady of court’ from Europe in the mid-to-late 18th Century. The painting on the face is particularly well done (especially as some mass-produced examples lack quality in this area).

In very good overall original condition. There is a very small wear spot on the nose-tip and small loss to the bottom of the right sleeve (both of which could be easily repaired if desired – I recommend The Doll Hospital in Malvern, Melbourne).

Measures 10cm (h) x 6cm (w) x 3.2cm (d) approximately.

ITEM: DE24006

Vintage 20th Century East German Brutalist style

fat lava glaze bowl

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage Brutalist-style 20th Century East German lava-foam glaze pottery bowl, estimated as dating from the 1960’s to 1989. Despite research the maker is currently unknown. Marked ‘Made in East Germany’ with the impressed model number 665.

The distinctive design features a low bowl form with an outer matt black ground, decorated by a series of white squares framed by an upper and lower white band. The interior is finished in a black gloss glaze. Its look is very reflective of Brutalist, former-Iron Curtain pottery – and given the horrific role performed by the STASI in spying on its citizens in the DDR, hard not to imagine the squares don’t look like robotic spy camera eyes.

A rare find in Australia.

In good overall condition, no chips. There is an incredibly fine firing crack (as pictured), hard to spot but noted for a full item description – yes this is reflected in the price.

Measures 5.5cm (h) x 11.5cm (w) x 2.3cm (d) approximately.

Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Please note the address and contact number on the reverse was blurred for privacy reasons.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: SE24003

Vintage 20th Century Mid-Century Modern style

art/studio pottery vase by Robert Mills

$40

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern style art/studio pottery earthenware vase, dating from 1995. Further research has identified the maker as Robert Mills.

The design features a waisted conical form with matt polychrome glazes in blue, grey and pale yellow tones creating a series of abstract elongated and ovoid shapes. These have been further defined by light sgraffito work, with the lip separated by its own line.

In very good original condition. There is one exceedingly tiny loss (as pictured), hard to spot but noted for a full item description.

Measures 15.5cm (h) x 15cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

ITEM: AU24008