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Posted 2 months ago
vetraio50
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A few weeks ago I went out on a Monday morning and saw these in the window of a Vinnies. Immediate recognition. I bought a full set of six matte green mugs and the jug in the early seventies. They were probably earlier from the thirties because of the script mark on them. I sold them all twelve years ago with the rest of the Keith Murray collection when I down-sized before coming into the new apartment.
Recently I've learnt that the set was called a "lemonade set". I had thought it was for beer. An Australian sensibility. To me they look straight out of Valhalla.
Keith Day Pearce Murray (5 July 1892 - 1981) was a New Zealander. In 1936 Keith Murray was appointed architect in charge of designing the new Wedgwood factory at Barlaston, Staffordshire. He was an architect and designer working in ceramics, glass and metalware. He was a designer for Wedgwood in the 1930s and 1940s. In glass he worked for Stevens & Williams of Brierley Hill. Objects of great desire! Limited edition pieces only issued in quantities of six or twelve. In metal he worked for Mappin and Webb.
These have the Wedgwood, Barlaston mark and that lovely engine turned decoration. There were four. One of them had a hairline. I've learnt now to leave the imperfect pieces behind.
I missed the others that I had and sold so I am going to keep these and use them for beer, on occasions!
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These are just stunning , wow i remember you talking to me about these stunning cups . very very nice:)
Hi Sean, thanks again. I've been just waiting for a bit to put them up.
Many thanks mustangT and czechman, too!
Hi Kevin, ive been waiting for you to put them up:) your well Kevin:)
Keeping well, Sean. Not much happening on the collecting front.
They look perfect for beer! ;)
Many thanks austro! Chin-chin, Saude y Kippis!
Love the big handles!!
Many thanks toracat!
Many thanks walksoftly and Phil too!
I should load my Keith Murray decanter in sympathy. You knew I would do that.
Many thanks AmberRose, maryh1956, Misglass, lovedecanters aaaaand Geno too!
I am new to CW, but I am in awe of your wealth of knowledge!. Do you have your own books and catalogues, an amazing database or great local library?
Hi Mary. I use Google. I have some books, a lot of books, but I have always been looking for connections across national boundaries and across time. I like researching stuff too. My training at Sydney University under Frederick May in the 70's was crucial. He fostered a love of research and never said 'no' to anyone's idea, however whacky. Open minds, new ideas, another set of eyes can help to find answers, solutions to problems. Tried to do the same thing when I was a school teacher and encouraged my students to do the same. Thanks for your kind comments!
Many thanks miKKo!
What did you study at university?
Hi, it was languages, Italian and French. Taught them as LOTE's in government high schools for 35 years.
Really nice Vetraio love Keith Murray's stuff!...:-)
Many thanks inky! I did have you in mind inky!
Wow, I would never have guessed it was languages. I salute you for choosing to teach. It is a special gift to do it well!
Many thanks maryh and to you too Marty!
Hello Kevin, i was thinking about these beauties last night when i was drinking my beer out my Gunnar Cyren glasses , i was driving them out and thought to myself, i need to find some opf these Keith Murray mugs:) Nice Job on these :)
sorry about the typos.
I'm sure you have already 'divined' them! My experience is that you unexpectedly come across things that you focus on. Serendipity!
Many thanks petey!