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  • Noritake 2005 Vases
    This article describes two bone china vases decorated in the Chinese style, illustrative of Noritake's high quality production in the late 1940's. Read more...
  • A Noritake Syrup Set
    Depicted here is a syrup set that has not been included in Dr David Spain's notable series for Schiffer books on collectable Noritake. Consequently it is illustrated herewith...Read more...



  • Fred Salmon
    Fred Salmon joined Miss Cliff's Bizarre Shop in September 1929 as an apprentice designer. However, his talents were soon put to use...more
  • On-glaze sponged colour
    Following the success of her successful decorating technique, Cafe au Lait, Clarice Cliff introduced another technique that added texture and coour in support of a design. Read more...
  • Sun Gleam
    'Sun Gleam' adds another colourway to the many variants of the late 1930's etched flower patterns designed by Clarice Cliff. Read more...
  • Wilkinson Crocus
    Readers will be very familiar with Miss Cliff's well-known patter, 'Crocus' but perhaps less familiar with similar designs originating from the Wilkinson part of the Wilkinson-Newport conglomerate. Read more...
  • Wilkinson Leaves
    Evolution often moves from the simple to the complex. Such is the case with leaf patterns produced by the Wilkinson paintshop from the late 1920's to 1940. Read more...

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