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Marianne Brandt ashtray designed 1924 at the Bauhaus 6 cm high this is an Alessi repro. Birthday present 1996
and theapot TAC I designed by Walter Grophius for Rosenthal in 1969
bought this as a 21st birthday present to myself in 1983
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I see that I will have to take my blood pressure medicine before venturing into vlkma's realm. Once again, I am speechless with delight, but feel the need to express appreciation.
both of them are simply great! so you've spent your whole life collecting design! I wish I had started earlier! :)