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Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Swedish Stunners

Posted on 21:00 by Ashish Chaturvedi
A comprehensive collection of fine mid-century ceramics, both tall and small, by Carl Harry Stålhane and Gunnar Nylund...all for Rörstrand, Sweden. 
Tallest is 24"
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