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produced as part of the 'Artists in Industry' project this Vanessa Bell tableware has underglaze blue covered with a grey glaze and cerise details, and was produced under Clarice Cliff's supervision.
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A 'Bizarre' dinner service for six
designed by Vanesssa Bell, comprising: three graduated platters, two tureens and covers, one gravy boat, six soup bowls and saucers, six entree, dinner and dessert plates, each painted painted with stylised flowers and foliage, the rims with bands of hatching and circles in shades of blue highlighted in green and brown printed factory marks facsimile signature (minor damages to three pieces) -- width of largest platter 42cm
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designed by Vanesssa Bell, comprising: three graduated platters, two tureens and covers, one gravy boat, six soup bowls and saucers, six entree, dinner and dessert plates, each painted painted with stylised flowers and foliage, the rims with bands of hatching and circles in shades of blue highlighted in green and brown printed factory marks facsimile signature (minor damages to three pieces) -- width of largest platter 42cm
See illustration