HUGGABLE LOVABLES

 

 RUSS ABOUT BEAR

'Chadfield' is quite adorable and in need of a new home.
He is looking for lots of cuddles and love, and he sits comfortably about a child's waist for easy carrying. He has given my grandchildren many hours of delight with tea parties and picnics and is now ready to share his love with other little Aussie gems.

Maker ……. Russ - Russ Berrie, US designer of plush toys 1963 - 200
Origin …..... Australian Branch est. 1999
Idenifiers … Original “RUSS Vintage Edition” button & “RUSS Vintage Collection ‘Chadfield’ “ tag.
Item ……..... Plush toy – teddy bear.
Features …. Movable joints bear, original green neck bow, felted feet and sewn nose.

Size: to come : L: H: cm, D: cm, Handle to handle: cm.

Condition:
Good vintage condition commensurate with lots of hugs. No tears or splits with all original buttons and tags present. Fur is somewhat matted – proof of a lovable life. Two small bare spots to Chadfield’s right foot (left in photo). Original green ribbon bow, nose, eyes, ears & tail.

Russ Berrie was a gifted designer of plush toys world wide. Establishing his company in America in 1963 and continued to expand world wide for another 30+ years. in 1999 Australian branch of RUSS toys was opened in Sydney and introduced a new slogan of "MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY".

Production continued into the 21st century but closed in Australia around 2006 (or perhaps earlier), and globally changed hands and faded from the toy shelves you and I remember so fondly.
Now, all RUSS toys are 'retired' and collectable.

IN STORE NOW

BANG, BANG, BILLY THE TIN

 ARNOTT'S IN A TIN

We all remember these beauties sitting on the open fire whilst someone, somewhere, strummed a guitar. Grandma's home cooked bikkies had all been eaten and Grandpa stoked the fire, stirring sparkling embers into the night sky. Wrapped in our parents arms we waited for that billy to boil to finish off our day of camping.

What's your memory? 

This tin was sold full of Jatz and Shapes BBQ as indicated on the underside.

Maker............. Arnott's
Origin.............Australia
Year................1990s
Style............. Biscuit Tin / Billy Can
Design...........Retro Advertising,
1920s Reproduction of Original Biscuit
Advertisement, 450g (when contained biscuits)


Size: approx. TO COME.....
H: cm, W: cm

Condition: Used vintage condition. Signs of use and storage on top of the kitchen cupboard. Years of grease and dust remain on handle and lid. Some call it patina others call it grime ;) Age spotting and small rust spots to metal and large scrapped area to one side, easily visible in photographs. Colours are still strong and pleasing though.

IN STORE NOW

 

MY BUSY LITTLE HANDS

In my life I have been many things: a friend, wife, mother, daughter, worker, business woman, grandmother, treasure hunter, and NOW I AM....

RAINBOW CAMIELLEON

 creater extraordinar!

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When I'm not having a tea party my busy little hands take on many crafty projects.

Above is were you will find them.

Polymer Clay beads handblended, twisted, twirled, shaped, baked & beautiful.

Paper crafts that are cut, tucked, covered, smothered & acquirable.

Here is a sample of just added items to my www.madeit.com.au/RainbowCamielleon shop.

Rainbow Camielleon Polymer Gifts

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Rainbow Camielleon Gifts For Giving

& THERE WILL BE MORE COMING SOON!

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When Tea's A Crowd

Japanese Blue & White Art Deco

 

Here is a part tea cup service of 7 tea cups and saucers for your fine tea party with friends. Included is a bonus 4 saucers, which may be perfect for bon bons or wedges of lemon or perhaps to set your creamer upon.

The fine quality expected of old Japanese porcelains, the original creators of porcelain, is evident here in these beautiful Art Deco forms. Sleek clean lines and colours of the 1950s do not compromise their translucency in direct light. This set makes a splendid table setting for that perfect tea party.

Maker ………. Unknown
Year …………. ?1950s - MCM (Mid Century Modern)
Origin ………. Japan
Mark ……….. Back-stamp: Horseshoe & Clover
Item ………… Tea Cups & Saucers
Style ……….. Art Deco, linear trumpet body, footless, angular handles, edged pin stripes, blue & white.
Size & Condition:
CUPS ………….. to come: H: cm, D: cm, Handle to handle: cm.
Very good condition with a little wear to pin striping, no cracks, nicks, chips or repairs that I can see.
SAUCERS …….. H: cm, D: cm,
Very good condition with a little wear to pin striping, no cracks, nicks, chips or repairs that I can see.

More Info:

A back-stamp of horseshoe and clover is possibly a generic mark used by one of the numerous porcelain factories which set up in Japan during its recovery post World War II. I have been unable to determine from which factory they were produced but simply admired their fine quality.

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This set is from my own personal collection of fine porcelains and have dearly enjoyed using them but it is now time to allow another admirer a little time to relish their quality and beauty.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE DOLL

FW GOEBEL HALF DOLL ARMS AWAY

This lovely half doll was made in Germany between 1900 - 1920 and although she is an antique she is a delight even today. Her life was most likely atop a pin cushion, lamp shade or even a duster.

There is little available information regarding this very collectable field of dolls and I have been able to piece together little more than this:

From 1900 to 1920 saw the greater production of half dolls, although, a few have been known to be produced prior and after these dates. On average they ranged in height from 5cm to as high as 15cm and were made of porcelain, yet others do exist that are shorter and taller as well as being produced from numerous other material including wax and composition. They are often found unmarked, marked with their country of origin i.e. Germany or Japan, or Made In preceding country, or may be marked with a 4-5 digit pattern/code.

In value you find crudely painted pieces with arms close to the body, mostly from Japan and occasionally Germany, at the lower end of the $ scale, and are more commonly found. These pieces only require a 2 piece mould (front & back) to quickly accomplish the shape.

 The more desirable half dolls with arms away (i.e. away from the body) with nice detailing are up to 10 times more valuable, especially if they posses elaborate hair up-does and rare accessories which include: vanity items, flowers and flower baskets. These pieces require great skill to achieve moulds of numerous pieces which fit together as a puzzle, which can then be separated from the piece without breakage.

 At the highest level of value you will find the so called ‘Chocolate Ladies’ which may command thousands of dollars for their purchase.

You can read more about this precious find in my Etsy store RESTOREDau.