The Rameking

Worldwide Headquarters of the Australian Studio Art Ramekin, (and a few others) that piece of Australiana that has almost disappeared from our lives and tables. How many of you Baby Boomers have sat in front of a warm fire in winter, eating tinned spaghetti from a ramekin? In the period between the World Wars, and in the decades after, many famous artists made ramekins. They continued until cheap imports and copies almost killed them off in the 1970s. See them here in all their faded glory.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

It's The Pits

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As well as ramekins, I have recently been writing a story about the old brick, pipe and tile works in Oakleigh, Victoria.  This key ...
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

KMK Kupfermuhle

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Designer         Kristiane Wener Maker KMK Kupfermuhle Marks Paper stamp “KMK Manuell” on base...
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Monday, June 17, 2013

Redbyrne Potteries

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Designer         Maker Redbyrne Potteries Shepparton Marks Stamped “Redbyrne Potteries Shepp...
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Colourware Pottery

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Designer         Hans Wright Maker Colourware Pottery Marks Incised “Colourware Pottery”...
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Fry, Stephen Fry?

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Designer         Stephen Fry? Maker Stephen Fry? Marks Painted initials “SF” to base ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Still Going Strong (Ray Cook)

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This morning, as is my habit, I called into my favourite coffee shop Cote Terra in Oakleigh, Victoria for my caffeine hit. As I sto...
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Belltower Pottery

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Designer         Probably by John Stroomer Maker Belltower Pottery Marks Stamped “Bellt...
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I am not, repeat not a potter, nor do I have an academic interest in ceramics as others do. Like many people, I browse markets, garage sales, second hand and opportunity shops. I gradually accumulated a lot of cheap Australian ceramics, including the odd ramekin. I became more interested in these fascinating little bowls, accumulating hundreds in the process. Most were made by Australian artists, some by quite famous people like Arthur and Guy Boyd. These little bowls are both functional and decorative, recalling a part of our history that is fast disappearing. Unlike a lot of collectors, I am compiling complete pre-loved sets, wherever possible, not just individual pieces. I hope to save them and their stories from oblivion. Lately I have become involved in compiling the history of various brick companies as well.
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