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    Posted 10 years ago

    vetraio50
    (751 items)

    The mark on the bottom of this little basket was used from 1906 until 1948 by the Crown Staffordshire Porcelain Co. Ltd. (aka Crown Staffordshire China Co. Ltd.). They were manufacturers of high grade porcelain at Minerva Works, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.

    Fenton is one of the six towns of the Stoke-on-Trent conurbation which were federated in 1910.

    When I saw this little basket I had the opportunity to buy three of them but this was the best to my eye. I intended it to be a birthday gift to my mother in June this year.

    The 'woven basket' was product produced as a theme to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the firm. This little basket probably dates to the late 1940's. This example is based on four strands woven in porcelain.

    "In 1946 the Heron Cross factory was purchased to allow increased postwar production of decorated wares, primarily for export. The bottle ovens there were replaced by tunnel ovens. In 1945 the company was one of those permitted to recommence manufacture of 'fancies' for the home market. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the firm, woven china baskets had been introduced. These constituted an important export ware and were marketed under the slogan "A May basket for every bride."
    http://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/322_crown.htm

    The basket has gilded branch/twig handles, yellow flowers and measures approximately 4.5"/11.5 cm long.

    Oh, .... I forgot to add that I did give it to Mum on her 91st birthday.
    It now is in her curio cabinet.

    Thanks KAREN!

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    Comments

    1. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      a stunning basket my friend!!!! sweet :) and the history is stunning :)
    2. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks SEAN !!!!
    3. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      ive so missed your beautiful postings like these!!! :)
    4. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Well the postcards will be making a return tomorrow.

      Gay Paree!
    5. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      LOL!!!! :) many thanks Kevin for sharing this beautiful little basket!! :)
    6. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Ella says it all!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LOXYqu4Pv8
    7. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks PEASEJEAN!!!
    8. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      Yes , Ella does say it all :) Your very welcome Kevin!!
    9. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks ANTIQUEROSE & AGHCOLLECT too!!!!!
    10. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks GARY!!!
    11. racer4four racer4four, 10 years ago
      Thanks Kevin!
      In one post I learnt some history, saw a beautiful basket that has survived intact, and had to visit the dictionary to look up conurbation.

      Great post thanks. I'm sorry it didn't get to your Mum.
    12. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks PHIL 'n KAREN too!!!

      Oh I forgot to add that I did give it to her on her birthday.
      It now is in her curio cabinet.
      It's not my style, really.
    13. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks DON 'n MIKELV!!!!
    14. inky inky, 10 years ago
      What a lovely present...:-)
    15. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks INKY!!!!
    16. Manikin Manikin, 10 years ago
      Very nice vet ! Love it
    17. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks NUTSABOTAS, MANIKIN, GEO, KERRY 'n SMIATA!!!!
    18. toracat toracat, 10 years ago
      Cool! Remember, It's never too early to start beefing up your obituary!! From #1 to #3!
    19. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks DON 'n POPS too!!!!!
    20. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks CATTEANN!!!
    21. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks TOM!!!
    22. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks SURFDUB!!!!!
    23. toracat toracat, 10 years ago
      Hi! I took another close look at this! The flowers and handles are fantastic! And the woven basket reminded me of the woven seat of my expensive Italian chair!! Thanks to you!!
    24. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks JEWELS, IDCLOISONNÉ 'n DON too!
    25. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks PETEY!!!!
    26. Zowie Zowie, 10 years ago
      I love your weave basket a lot different to most of your other posts good change keep it all coming I hope the weather & everything else is going your way. I just remembered There has been heaps of rain down there. Why worry you will keep everyone spirits high even on the dullest of days
    27. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks ZOWIE!!!

      It's stopped for the moment but it has been a rugged couple of days. Winds gusting and rain bucketing down for a record August wet!
    28. SpunkysMom SpunkysMom, 10 years ago
      Beautiful basket!
    29. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks TREY 'n SPUNKY's MUM too!!!
    30. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 10 years ago
      great little basket .................
    31. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks for the kind comment ROYCROFTBOOKSFROMHIM !!!!!
    32. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 10 years ago
      ROYCROFTBOOKSFROMHIM !!!!!...lol I know I should post a book or two here ...lol ....but they look so good on my little blog ..Blogndays .com...lol
    33. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Gotcha!
    34. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks NORDICMAN !!!!!
    35. AmberRose AmberRose, 10 years ago
      Hi V! Amazing the petals stayed in-tacked! Hope you are well
    36. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Doing well here AMBER! Thanks! Hope you and yours are well too!
    37. Zowie Zowie, 10 years ago
      We had our coldest August day in about 25yrs they said yesterday & for here it was cold, I had a off day so spent it in bed warm there. Take care
    38. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      You too ZOWIE! It's rained all night long here!
    39. Zowie Zowie, 10 years ago
      I thought it was going to but alas no it's shinning nicely & now I just have to get dressed & try & get in the mood to take some photos
    40. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Simply Exquisite...
    41. kyratango kyratango, 10 years ago
      So sweet! I loved all parts of your post! Yourself must be a sweetie for your Mom :-)
    42. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks ARTINSIDE & KYRATANGO !!!!!!
    43. vetraio50 vetraio50, 9 years ago
      Many thanks MIKKO !!!!!!!!!
    44. vetraio50 vetraio50, 9 years ago
      Many thanks SKLO42 !!!!!!!!!
    45. vetraio50 vetraio50, 9 years ago
      Many thanks MELIG !!!!!!
    46. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks DJPETERSEN !!!!
    47. vetraio50 vetraio50, 4 years ago
      Many thanks AURA !!!!
    48. vetraio50 vetraio50, 2 years ago
      Many thanks NEWFLD !!!!! It is still in Mum’s cabinet at age 98 !!!!!
    49. vetraio50 vetraio50, 2 years ago
      Many thanks VYNIL & HO2CULTCHA !!!!!

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