Ornaments

The Tambourine Player from Meissen

The Tambourine Player from Meissen

Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706 – 1775) played an outstanding part in the Meissen manufactory’s history and he was inspired to produce the Monkey Orchestra in 1753.

To celebrate the third centenary of his birth, the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory has issued the Tambourine Player, the 22nd figurine in the orchestral monkey series, in a limited special edition of just 300 worldwide.

The figure is modelled on one of a series of French engravings that fired Kaendler’s imagination originally.

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The Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix Victory Vase

The Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix Victory Vase

The Herend Porcelain Victory Vase produced for the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix evokes the art and artistry of the Herend Manufactory and was a fitting prize for the winner, British Formula 1 Driver Jenson Button.

The ornamental vase is Neoclassical in style and has gilded handles pierced like lace, with the mark of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory on the neck.

One of Budapest’s best-known scenes The Chain Bridge arching over the Danube with the Royal Palace of Buda Castle behind, is painted on the front of the vase.

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Tilano Fresco Decorative Tile Kits

Tilano Fresco Decorative Tile Kits from 2techvisuals

Here’s a great idea to spice up the decor of any room – display your photographs as fresco tiles using a do it yourself Tilano Fresco kit. They’re a great alternative to a picture frame.

“People are taking their favourite photos, adding words and then transforming them into these remarkable fresco tiles.” says Randy Orr, Tilemaster at Tilano Decorative Products – makers of Tilano Fresco kits. “We’ve seen some amazing things done with family photos, art prints, and even famous quotes. The possibilities are endless.”

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Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Eggs for Easter

Porcelain Eggs from Royal Copenhagen

Here’s a great idea for Easter – either as a decoration for your own home, or a beautiful gift for others:

Royal Copenhagen have created a range of four porcelain eggs, with flower decorations inspired by the Danish spring.

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Herend Easter Bunny

Herend Easter Bunny

This handsome chap is one of Herend’s range of “fish scale” figurines.

Available in all shapes and sizes, and in a multitude of colours, these rabbit figurines make perfect table decorations for Easter, or are perfect for a festive gift.

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