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Gifts of the Better Sort

iittala

"Festivos" are a are a cornerstone of Finnish design leadership. A group of three make a unique and appreciated gift - some may want all eight for a stunning festive display.

Shown below, a range of creative crystal from Finland

iittala crystal - Finland

English Teapots

English Teapot and tea cosies

Fine tea cups, saucers and teapots from old line porcelain and bone china manufactures in England along with (we think) the best tea cosies.

Portmeirion

Portmeirion fine porcelain

A delightful group both in design and decoration of fine porcelain - Portmeirion has an outstanding tea set and gift group.

Portmeirion settings

Portmeirion Botanic Blue has been discontinued

Some serving trays in the same pattern may still be available. Inquire.

Royal Copenhagen

A leading Danish hand painted porcelain works, Royal Copenhagen is an international favorite for dinnerware and collectors art.

2011 Christmas Collectors Plates

Christmas Collector's Plates for 2011 $99: Several Danish collectables are available - special order. To better assure getting the 2011 editions of Royal Copenhagen or Bing and Grondahl please place orders by Thanksgiving!

Contact us at to be placed on our "Collector's list" for any 'B&G ' or Royal Copenhagen collectable.

Inquire about other R.C. and B&G collectables.

Orrefors

The pride of Sweden!

Orrefors crystal

The leading Swedish crystal works dating to 1898 maintains its reputation among the half dozen best. "Residence" small bowl; Medium bowl.

SEA, part of the Orrefors group, has developed a group of hand-painted bowls called, "Candy". Shown below is a small tea lite or candy bowl that makes a great inexpensive gift - $20.

Blenko

Blenko handcraft glass

Blenko is one of the early and sole remaining commercial handcraft glass companies (principally church stained glass) in America. Shown above is a 1934 pitcher/vase - a world classic in a variety of colors. $48 A nice variety of vases, bowls, and plates available in a similar design (tradition available too).

Blenko glassware

Reed & Barton

Fine crystal for weddings.

Kosta Boda

Handpainted crystal

Mine Glasses - a practical, appreciated gift.

Swedish art glass with roots to 1742 has an international reputation for innovative creative design, much of which reflects cultural traditions. Like so much Scandinavian art, Kosta Boda addresses everyday uses - often with whimsy.

iitala

Toikka glass birds

Art glass birds by Oiva Toikka reflects the serious design and the craft of Finnish blowers (it takes up to four blowers to make a single bird) - a true collectors piece. Thirty-eight designs are currently available - and some discontinued pieces are still available. Inquire concerning your interests.

Danish Dansk Jewelry

Several styles in this group with a variety of pieces available - earrings, bracelets, necklaces - ranging from $25 to $85.

Dansk jewelry

Danish Dansk jewelry

Danish Dansk necklaces

Solje pins

Solje pins from Norway had a place in many important occasions in an individuals life - starting at birth with small pins to elaborate ones as a bride (a status gift from the groom). Today the designs have been utilized for brooches, necklaces, and earrings - and as ethnic identity designs. Crown pin $39, Round pin $35, Clover earrings $39/ necklace $34, Heart earrings $39/ necklace $34, Large brooch $189.

Claddagh jewelry

from Ireland - a symbol that is almost as important as the rich designs of crosses for Irish culture.

A nice collection of sterling Claddagh rings and other earrings, pins, brooches and necklaces - a range of pricing.

Claddagh Pin and Ring, available in gold plate or sterling silver $30 - $110.

Very traditional Irish pins with traditional stone inlay.

$15 - $40.

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