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"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.
English Teapots
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
A delightful group both in design and decoration of fine porcelain - Portmeirion has an outstanding tea set and gift group - summer sale 20 - 30% off!
Portmeirion "Blue Botanic Garden" A gift from the Botanic Blue group from Portmeirion is a classic Brit style in fine porcelain - 20 - 30% off. (see dinnerware)
Serving trays in the same pattern also available.
Royal Copenhagen
A leading Danish hand painted porcelain works, Royal Copenhagen is an international favorite for dinnerware and collectors art.
Christmas Collector's Plates for 2010: Above left is "Royal Copenhagen" and right is "Bing & Grondahl". Each $94. Available from May on.
Contact us at the White Bear shop 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 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 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. $45 A nice variety of vases, bowls, and plates available in a similar design (tradition available too).
Andersen
Andersen was a 1950's designer and producer of stoneware objects whose handcrafted process is carried on by his children. Outstanding wildlife objects as well as vases, bowls and platters. $20 and up.
Kosta Boda
 
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.
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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. Shown is $295 for the Loon; $240 for the Blue Scoup.
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 $89.50
Claddagh jewelry
from Ireland - a symbol that is almost as important as the rich designs of crosses for Irish culture.
 
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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