Intricate Restoration of 19th century Italian terracotta Amphora.

Intricate Restoration of 19th century Italian terracotta Amphora.

We recently restored this 19th century Italian terracotta amphora.

They rest on the 31st floor and a freak wind gust broke one into pieces.
Here’s a few after and during photos of our work.
The first photos were taken once back in place.

Restoring is certainly our bread and butter when it comes to business income.
Seeing the smile on a customers face when delivering a finished piece can be more rewarding than the payment…

BTW, the views from this outstanding building are the best I’ve seen in Melbourne.

Late 19th Century European Majolica Jardinière-Vase

Late 19th Century European Majolica Jardinière-Vase

Late 19th century European Majolica Jardinière-Vase.

Stunning colours and design.

Majolica originated 14th Century Italy, around 1370, Tuscany and Umbria.

Over the years I have sold hundreds of English and French Green Majolica plates and the likes. Rarely have I stocked the more Italian style.

Personally, I love this vase.

This piece of art could sit on any surface, period to modern and oozing style.

C.1900

23cm x 23cm A.F.

A Pencil Drawing of a Rare and Unusual Late 18th Century English Jug.

A Pencil Drawing of a Rare and Unusual Late 18th Century English Jug.

A Pencil drawing of a rare and unusual late 18th Century English green and white tulip adorned pottery jug. (A.F.)

I sold this jug on consignment a few years ago and have just traded with another jug I have for sale.

Buying, Selling and Trading is all part of the business. Makes life interesting…

My customer that has enjoyed the jug the past few years has drawn this.

Beautiful, thanks Elizabeth.

H. 17.5cm

JAMIE’S JUGS – ALLPRESS ANTIQUES, CHARMING CERAMIC WARES

JAMIE’S JUGS – ALLPRESS ANTIQUES, CHARMING CERAMIC WARES

Written and Published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowell who runs thecultureconceptcircle.com

Jamie Allpress of Allpress Antiques at Malvern in Melbourne, enjoys collecting charming ceramic jugs, which were originally created to hold liquid.

I share his passion, especially for well-shaped jugs that can be used to hold fresh flowers stylishly.

See article here “Jamies Jugs”

A rare and unusual late 18th Century English green and white tulip adorned pottery jug - AA2179a

A rare and unusual late 18th Century English green and white tulip adorned pottery jug – AA2179a

A rare and unusual late 18th Century English green and white tulip adorned potery jug. (A.F.) I sold this jug on consignment a few years ago and have just traded with another jug I have for sale. Buying, Selling and Trading is all part of the business. Makes life interesting…

My customer that has enjoyed the jug the past few years has drawn this. Beautiful, thanks Elizabeth.

H. 17.5cm

Minton Parian Ware Ivy Jug 1852

Minton Parian Ware Ivy Jug 1852

Minton Parian Ware Ivy Jug 1852

A lovely Minton parian ware jug moulded with trailing ivy leaves, the stems entwined to form the handle and the interior glazed. Fine modelling.

Impressed shape and size numbers with diamond registration mark

H. 16cm W. 11.5cm