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.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Gellibrand Pottery

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Designer         Jon and Alda Hubbard Maker Jon and Alda Hubbard Marks Stamped (impressed) “Gellib...
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Monday, April 6, 2015

Silcraft Pty Ltd

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These ramekin cups were made by the Melbourne company, Silcraft Pty Ltd.  The bowls were made by “Agee Pyrex”, a Sydney company.  They...
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Monday, March 16, 2015

Stone Wave

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Marketed as a cooker, it is more accurately described as a ramekin.   The difference being the “chimney” in the lid, somewhat similar ...
Friday, March 13, 2015

Kitchen Craft

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These are not strictly speaking, Ramekins, but they fit the description.  They are a set of ceramic measuring cups ranging in size fro...
Friday, January 30, 2015

Innobella

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Designer         Not known Maker Innobella Marks No marks Material Glazed stonewa...

Isobel

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Designer         Isobel Maker Isobel Marks Incised “Isobel Australia Hand Made” Materia...
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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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