A fascinating selection of ‘Greek’ inspired ceramics from the mid to late 19th century are the focus of this post – Fresh to Stock @ Moorabool. We discuss John Flaxman’s lasting legacy through ceramics.
18th April Fresh Stock – Greek Revival
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Some Art Nouveau & Jugendstil….
Art Nouveau & Jugendstil styles were a ‘refresh’ of design, after the 19th century simply re-hashed Classical and Rococo style. The style is still very ‘fresh’ in its organic forms….
A Fine Welsh cwpwrdd deuddarn, dated 1694
This handsome large piece of early Oak furniture is sometimes called a ‘Court Cupboard’, although this should really refer to a more open version intended to display the wealth of a household for all to see. With its enclosed doors, this example fits the definition of ‘cwpwrdd deuddarn’, meaning ‘cupboard two-piece’. This literally describes their…
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding, an ‘Armchair Travelling-Artist’
In today’s world-wide situation, ‘Armchair Travel’ is a necessity. The difficulty in heading off on a grand tour is huge, and the likelihood of being marooned somewhere due to closed borders is high. Stick to google street view exploration for the moment! A recent discovery at Moorabool reveals the idea has been around a long…
Wine Antiques – Stylish Imbibing!
Wine has always been a part of an English gentleman’s meal. In the past it was considered safer to drink than the water…. and to do so with style was important. Glasses were once pretty basic, but as the Georgian period continued, they became works of art. So too did the presentation of the beverages;…
‘Darwin’s’ Water Lily, by Wedgwood, 1806
The ‘Water Lily’ is the boldest & most beautiful pattern Wedgwood produced in the early 19th century. Why is it called ‘Darwin’s’? And who designed it? The answer is fascinating!
A golden Japanese Zogan purse, c.1920
A Japanese Goldsmith’s Masterpiece As the world watches the competition for Olympic Gold in Tokyo, we have a 100-year-old masterpieces of Japanese goldsmith’s work to share. A remarkable Damascene ‘evening bag’, Gold, Silver inlaid into Iron Japanese Gold Case This temple, with Mt Fuji in the background, Opening reveals a mirror with panel of birds…
The Prince Rupert casket
A fascinating recent discovery was this stunning little casket, or tea caddy. It has a terrific tale to tell, and even has a link to a great name in English ceramics, John Dwight of Fulham. Prince Rupert of the Rhine, by John Dwight of Fulham, c. 1678 Made from a golden toned oak, it has…
The Begining: a Saint Cloud salt, circa 1700
We are always fascinated by the origins of things…. when and where did it all begin? In the porcelain world, it was of course China, around 1,000 years ago. This was so foreign and magical to the Europeans that pieces which made the perilous journey across the globe were only affordable by the most wealthy,…
A Vienna ‘Harvester’ Re-united
Moorabool is often a place of meeting, both for people who enjoy Antiques – and for the Antiques themselves! We have occasionally been guilty of ‘match-making’ in the Antique world, discovering pieces that were quite literally made to be together…. but somehow became separated. It’s a thrill to re-unite pieces. Ready for the harvest…..? In…
