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I've been upgrading the forum recently - we also have included a new donation box to help keep our NZ Pottery information online. It's a direct link to paypal and quite secure. Any contributions gratefully accepted because as the information continues to grow it becomes more expensive to maintain. Thanks to those forum members who have already donated ...its been awesome thank you :)

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New Collectiques Classified Section

Finel Coffee Percolator - Antti Nurmesniemi

Another fab coffee perc for sale - have listed it on ebay. The colour is divine, olive green.

I've been a bit remiss on the blog of late as I've been working on a forum upgrade - finally all done by the looks.

Also came across a pair of huge Kava bowls recently - these are a massive 71cm across. Will do some more research into these before they go on the market as they appear quite old.

Interesting books...

Mihaia - The prophet Rua Kenana and his community at Maungapohatu by Judith Binney, Gillian Chaplin and Craig Wallace.Costly Gold - Clutha riches and their human toll by JS & R Murray

Once the Wilderness - by John T Diamond - An interesting history of Auckland's Western suburbs

Friday finds ...

I bought this lot yesterday afternoon from a new customer. A lovely Crown Lynn McAlpine fridge jug, a Crown Lynn teapot (made for Barbara's) and a nice Titian jug.

I'm based in Remuera, Auckland and more than happy to offer you a quote to purchase any collectable items you no longer want. Just email collectiques@woosh.co.nz

I found this wonderful Kevin Kilsby plate earlier today - paua pattern.

I've had a few of his cups in stock over the last couple of years but not come across a large plate before.

For Burgess and Leigh fans I have a new teapot in stock. The pattern is Mathilda's Kitchen.

I found this lovely little vase from Finland today. With the assistance of a friends international pottery forum - I found out that it's an early Arabia piece http://potteryandglass.forumandco.com/ - Thanks for the help guys :)

Also came across a nice set of Orrefors Fuga.

The Fuga series won Sven Palmqvist the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale of 1957. This glass design was made using centrifical force - quite ingenious.