Lot #298 - Two Melrose ware 'John Bull' ceramic inkwell's
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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
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Sale Name:Australian, Maritime & Exploration featuring the Bob Munro Collection
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Sale Date:08 Nov 2020 ~ 11am (AEDT)
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Lot #:298
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Lot Description:Two Melrose ware 'John Bull' ceramic inkwell's
one with light green, cream, blue and red glaze, the second with bright yellow, black, pink and emerald glaze and a factory stamp Melrose ware to base
the larger 8cm high, 9cm deep -
Notes:This is a work man's piece and should not have been on the market. Short supplies of men and products during the war enabled this sort of exception to occur the pieces being smuggled out of the factory by the worker, before final glazing.Melrose Australian Ware was produced at Hoffman Pottery, Brunswick, Victoria, from 1931-1940.
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Ceramics & Porcelain
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
