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.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Holmburg, Karl

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Designer        Not Known Maker Karl Holmburg Marks Sweden 501 impressed to base with logo ...
Saturday, August 26, 2017

Mystery Maker Marked "Michelle Dubois"

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Designer        Michelle Dubois Maker Michelle Dubois Marks Incised “Country Life” by Miche...
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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Arabia

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Designer          Ulla ProcopĂ© (1921-1968) Maker Arabica Marks Stamped “Arabica Finland” ...
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Aviemore Pottery

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Designer         James Gillon Crawford Maker Aviemore Pottery Marks Very faint...
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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Pravda, George Pravda

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Designer          George Pravda Maker George Pravda Marks Hand painted with various faux Aboriginal designs incised th...
Monday, November 16, 2015

Muir, Lindsay Muir

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Designer         Lindsay Muir Maker Lindsay Muir Marks Stamped “Norfolk Island” Incised “...
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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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