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<li class="li2">Material: fine bone china.</li>
<li class="li2">Dimension: height - 10.5 cm.</li>
<li class="li2">Pattern: All You Can Eat Buffet by Berni Parker</li>
<li class="li2">Design: "All You Can Eat Buffet" on the inside part of the mouth and on the handle; drawing on the body of the mug.</li>
<li class="li2">Back stamp: Royal Worcester logo; the words "ROYAL WORCESTER", "All You Can Eat", "MICROWAVE SAFE", "Berni Parker", and "www.royalworcester.com".</li>
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<li class="li2">Royal Worcester is one of England's most prestigious and oldest manufacturers of beautiful and elegant tableware. Royal Worcester dates back to 1751;</li>
<li class="li2">I have a 4-piece set given to me as a Christmas gift by my sister last year (2011).</li>
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<li class="li2">Did you know that bone china is invented in England in 1748? The beautiful translucency and durability of bone china is achieved by mixing clay (kaolin and feldspathic material) with bone ash.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: wax, earthenware jar.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: height - 15 cm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: wax is shaped into a bunch of cherries; the earthenware jar has three ears with corresponding earrings; bas-relief of fruits (i.e., oranges, lemon, and grapes) and a flower.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that aside from paraffin, candles can also be made from beeswax, soy, vegetable fat, tallow, and other plant-based wax?</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: celadon ware (stoneware with the celadon glaze).</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">the piece together with other small celadon items are "rescued" (bought) from a Korean surplus shop in Mandaluyong City (in the Philippines).</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I collect celadon ware, and this is one of the smaller pieces. I love this so much because it is a distinctive representation of a Korean Celadon especially with the black and white crane decoration that is invented by the Koreans. This type of decoration requires special techniques in the make up of the clay and application of the glaze.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">How the jade-green pottery is called "celadon" is not known. There were many theories and assumptions. The most popular one is from the French play whose main character named Celadon wore a green costume that resembled the color of the jade-green pottery.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the word "celadon" in pottery refers to a type of glaze as well as to a type of ware? A porcelain or stoneware clay body can have a celadon glaze. This makes the final product a celadon ware. Note that not all celadon ware are green in color. There are white, blue, grey, brown, red, and other colors of a celadon glaze. These ware are considered celadon because of the specific composition of the clay and glaze. So you see, "<b style="font-style: italic;">not all green wares are celadon, and not all celadon are green</b>".</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: vitrified stoneware.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: height - 100 mm.; diameter of mouth - 90 mm..</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: green glaze in the (modern) Raku style; handmade (by free forming on the potter's wheel).</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I bought a lot of these high quality mugs (including other tableware which I will be featuring soon) from a trade expo. The item is manufactured by Cagayan de Oro's The Stoneware Pottery, Inc.. </li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I have their green, cobalt blue, brown, and black versions. To tell you the truth, I consider this item (as with all the other items produced by The Stoneware Pottery, Inc.) as a work of art. I love them!</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that The Stoneware Pottery, Inc. is a Filipino-German joint venture? It is owned by German-national Clemens Wirth and founded in 2002 (although its origins can be traced back to 1994). Their factory is at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. The technology and all raw materials (clay and glaze) are from Germany.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: length - 145 mm.; diameter - 12 mm..</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: silver coin - the fluted upper barrel is similar to a stack of silver coins; lower barrel is smooth and gracefully tapers to the tip; refillable; twist to bring out the ballpoint.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Stamping / Logos: "Tiffany & Co." is engraved on the upper part of the lower barrel; along the same line, "925" is also engraved, and "GERMANY" at the back.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I bought this as a gift for myself in 2008. My name is engraved together with the message "prosperity flows endlessly".</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">everything is made of sterling silver (925). It cost around 300 USD back then. Price may have increased now.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that sterling silver and the 925 hallmark mean the same thing? 925 means that the material is made of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metal which is usually copper. Pure silver is too soft for it to be used for any utilitarian item. Thus it is usually alloyed with hard metals such as copper.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Tiffany & Co. (popularly known as Tiffany's) is an American company that produces luxury items like diamond jewelry, crystals, and sterling silver accessories? The company is headquartered in New York and was founded in 1837.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: crystal-glass</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: height - 80 mm.; diameter - 85 mm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: under the "Keope" design series where "precious pearls of air that glisten within the exclusive 'golden shadow' colour" is the main design concept.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I bought several pieces from a local department store about 6 years ago (if I remember it correctly). Each one cost about 10 USD (maybe more now). The line is no longer being sold here in the Philippines based from the last time I checked, which is just very recently.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I gave some of them as house warming gifts to friends and relatives.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Bormioli Rocco is known for their high quality glass products? The first glass works of Bormioli Rocco can be traced back to 1825. It has a long history of quality craftsmanship, artistry, innovation, and technological advancements in the manufacture of glass and plastics.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that a patented glassware-making technology was developed and exclusively utilized by Bormioli Rocco for the "Keope" series? The beautiful air bubbles found in each Keope item such as this votive candleholder is the signature design of Studio Bormioli Rocco's Keope.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: lead crystal.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: height - 80 mm.; diameter - 46 mm..</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Pattern: horizontal grooves that look like pin stripes</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: frosted, cylindrical, grooved.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Back stamp: etched at the bottom is the word "CRYSTAL" and below it is the monogram of JG Durand.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">This elegant candlestick holds a tapered candle. I bought it from an upscale houseware boutique in Manila.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that JG Durand is a brand under the Arc International? It is a French manufacturer and distributor of household goods established in Arques, Pas-de-Calais in 1825. The other brands under the Arc group are Luminarc, Arcoroc, Crystal d'Arques, Long Champs, Salviati, and Pyrex.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: lead crystal.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: diameter - 12 cm..</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: multifaceted in the shape of a brilliant-cut diamond.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Back stamp: no stamping or etching of the manufacturer.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">the item is a tabletop decor and could very well be used as a fancy paper weight.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I bought the item from a New Age Feng Shui boutique in the Philippines in 2009.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the item is considered as a representation of a Wish-fulfilling Jewel by New Age Feng Shui practitioners? The wish-fulfilling jewel is one of the 8 auspicious objects in Buddhism. It represents the EARTH element. As such, it is associated with wealth. Practitioners also use the jewel in "visualization" techniques. The red wish-fulfilling jewel in particular is used for recognition, success, and fame-related aspirations. </li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the red variety of lead crystal is one of the more expensive kind? I was told that a bit of gold has to be incorporated in order to obtain the beautiful intense vermillion red color in crystals.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: vitrified porcelain, and brass.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: height - 33 cm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Pattern: traditional Chinese landscape painting.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: blue and white underglazed; footed and lidded vase; the handles, base, mouth rim, and lid handle are all made of quality brass</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I bought a pair of these gorgeous vases as addition to my collection of blue and white pottery.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">The item is manufactured by Emperor Crafts, a company based in Hong Kong. I bought the item from the sole distributor of Emperor Crafts here in the Philippines who happens to be related to the owner of the Hong Kong company (as I was told). I was also told that the company produces products for the European market only.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">This is one of my favorite pieces in my collection. The porcelain and brass combination reminds me of the Victorian era. From interior design magazines, these kind of vases with brass are high-end pieces that are only available from exclusive resellers and distributors. The intricate details and quality of work will tell you how valuable the piece is.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: metal alloy (not sure; probably brass that is plated with nickel, and the face has an oxidized finish).</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: diameter - 88 mm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: obverse - embossed face of the Sun Stone / Aztec Calendar; reverse - smooth surface</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Back stamp: 1st line: REP. AUT.; 2nd line: INAM 1997.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the Sun Stone was unearthed in Mexico City in 1790? The huge basaltic monolithic sculpture weighs more than 24 tons and measures more than 3 meters across.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the Sun Stone that is also known as the Aztec Calendar and Stone of the Five Eras is made and dedicated to the Aztec's Sun God? Many historians and archeologists debate on the significance of the stone. Some say that it has astrological importance while some say it's astronomical. Others say that it has geographical significance and still others say that it's purpose is related to time hence, the name "Aztec Calendar". The glyphs in the stone is said to relate to months, days, and eras.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: lead crystal (body), agate (lid/cap).</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: 42 mm. x 19 mm. x 80 mm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: 4 Seasons - SPRING; miniature Chinese traditional landscape painting; hand painted; handcrafted (crystal is hand cut); lid /cap is made of agate - a semiprecious gemstone.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I personally bought this snuff bottle at the night market in Yau Mau Tei in the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong in 2001. It is one of the 4 pieces in the 4-Seasons set.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">the artist is an old man who I actually saw painting the landscapes inside the crystal bottles with his tiny brushes while manning his small stall in the night market. You would really be amazed with his exceptional talent!</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">although the item is a snuff bottle, it is actually just a decorative piece. You cannot put perfume or essential oils inside the bottle because the chemicals will definitely destroy the painting.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that traditional Chinese landscape painting is NOT meant to reproduce the scenery in exact details like that of the Western tradition? Chinese landscape painting is all about grasping the emotions presented by nature.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Chinese traditional paintings are commonly done in a single color (monochromatic)? This is because the art of calligraphy is viewed as one and the same as painting landscapes. Painting is done with a brush dipped in blank ink (or colored ink such as red). </li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: ceramics</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: saucer - 16 cm., cup - 9.5 cm. (diameter of mouth)</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Pattern: love / heart (unofficial)</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: checkered, black and white hearts; handle of the cup is in the shape of a heart; the heart handle is really cute and puffy. Each piece is unique, handmade, and hand painted.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Back stamp: BluE WitcH (B, E,W, and H are in upper case). The "W" looks like a trident.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I bought about 10 sets from a local department store, Crossings, in December of 2002, intended as Christmas presents. I purposely left 2 sets for me and my sweetheart (sweet!).</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">There isn't any indication of where the item is manufactured. But the brown box confirmed that the item is manufactured in Thailand. I also asked the department store and they confirmed that the item is from Thailand. Although the item is manufactured from Thailand, Blue WItch is not a Thai company. Some ceramics company outsource their production in different countries.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Blue Witch Ceramics is an English company that produces novelty mugs (and other pottery)? They produce inimitable handmade ceramics, most especially mugs and coffee sets. Have you seen giraffe necks, dog heads, cars, or musical instruments as mug handles? Check out Blue Witch ceramics.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I am not 100% sure if my Blue WItch cup and saucer is from this English company. The reason I said this is because the back stamp of my cup and saucer set is different from the current stamp / logo of the English company. They might have changed it through the years. (This requires some investigation and confirmation.)</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: silver crystal, gold-plated metal alloy.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: 47 mm x 38 mm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: multifaceted silver crystal egg with three-pronged stand; part of the Swarovski Crystal Memories SECRETS series; egg is divided into two halves with a gold-plated metal trim for each part; the metal trim is embellished around with blue brilliant cut silver crystals; the parts are joined by a hinge, and a slip-on lock is employed to close the egg; inside the egg are small blue and colorless brilliant cut silver crystals. </li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that when glass is infused with LEAD (Pb), it becomes a crystal. It is normally called Lead Crystal. The standard percentage of lead is 24% and the maximum is 32%. Lead makes the glass brilliantly sparkle. It also makes the glass softer which is essential in carving out designs.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Swarovski uses SILVER (Ag) instead of LEAD? This makes the crystal sparkle even more brilliantly. This precious crystal is known as SILVER CRYSTAL.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: ceramic</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: 26 cm. long x 16 cm. wide x 15 cm. high (approximate)</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: Personal Computer (monitor, CPU, keyboard with mouse); handcrafted and hand painted; screen shows cups and teapot over a blue background; CPU has floppy disc drives; keyboard is painted in blue while the mouse is painted in black; post-it memos are on the sides and top of the item.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Back stamp: 26/2000 in gold (limited edition, numbered, 26th piece out of the 2000 pieces produced for worldwide distribution); logo of the manufacturer in the shape of a teapot; inside the logo are the words: TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF EXCELLENCE, Tony Carter, MADE IN ENGLAND, copyright symbol, 1978 - 2003.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">this teapot was bought in 2005 from a local department store that carries luxury items from around the world. It is an addition to my collection of teapots (collection of tea sets to be more accurate). Unfortunately this does not have a matching sugar bowl and creamer.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">the keyboard is initially attached to the main body of the teapot. The glue lost its stickiness over the years so, the keyboard is now detached. Aside from this, the item is in perfectly great condition - no chips, no cracks, and no crazing.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">cost 120 USD back then and may have increased over time since this particular item is a limited numbered edition and a certified collectible.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Tony Carter's Teapot Pottery located in Debenham, Suffolk, England has been creating collectible and novelty teapots since 1978? It is still in operation up to this time. Their official website is www.cartersteapots.com.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: metal alloy.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: 6 cm. long x 3.5 cm. wide x 6 cm. high.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: garbed camel; body is enameled in white, saddle over humps enameled in golden brown, accessories and hooves are enameled in gold, saddle and harness on face are crystal-encrusted; the humps open up that reveals a cavity specifically designed to hold a single item of jewelry; the lid (humps) is secured by magnets; the inside is enameled in swirls of yellow and white.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I asked my sister to buy this item when she was assigned in Hong Kong for a work-related project in 2007. She bought this at the night market in Jordan in the Kowloon Peninsula.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">the item is designed to be a jewelry box to contain a single item of jewelry like an engagement ring or necklace. It is an exquisite way to present your jewelry gift. The jewelry box in itself is a gift item.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I asked my sister to buy this as an addition to my collection of extraordinary jewelry boxes. It cost around 20 USD. Here in the Philippines, the price is tripled. </li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the camel is the only beast of burden that can withstand the harsh conditions of the dessert? New Age Feng Shui practitioners regard the camel as one of the symbols of triumph over hardships and misfortunes.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Hong Kong is a former colony of England? England handed Hong Kong over back to China in 1997. Hong Kong built the Hong Kong Exhibition Center in Wan Chai to commemorate the historic event. The roof of the Exhibition Center is shaped like a bird flying to the Kowloon Peninsula to symbolize Hong Kong's return to China. </li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: wood, nylon string.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: 7 cm. long and 7 cm. high.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: a small souvenir item representing the national musical instrument of Myanmar - the <b>Saung</b>. It is a string instrument in the shape of a boat that is why it is also known as the "boat harp". The item is lacquered in red and black. Some parts of the item is accented with gold as well as the stand. Red tassels hang from the harp's handle.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I got this item when I visited Myanmar in 1998. That was 14 years ago!</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I originally wanted to get the actual instrument but it is very big (2 to 3 feet long). So, I settled for this nearly perfect representation of the instrument. The modern Saung has more strings (about 16 I think) and has a mechanism to adjust the tension of those strings. </li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that the Saung is an ancient instrument that dates back to the 9th century? It is probably the oldest known harp in Asia.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that Myanmar is actually the ancient name of Burma? Although this is the official registered name of the country, many western countries still refer to Myanmar as Burma.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: brass.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: 17 cm. tall.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: a Thai lady appeared to be kneeling and praying is garbed in an intricate traditional Thai costume (not sure if the lady is a character from a Thai folklore); the lower garment is enameled in green while the accessories, ornaments, and head dress are enameled in gold; the exposed skin has an oxidized finish; faux crystal encrusted on the belt and on the head dress at the forehead (with one missing faux crystal on the neck piece)</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">my best friend Karla P., who lives in Chicago now, gave this piece to me when she first visited Thailand for a work-related project. That was 16 years ago!</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">it is a tabletop decor and can also be used as a paper weight. It is also a "deadly weapon". The pointy head piece can double as an icepick! LOL.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I recently saw several pieces of this in one local department store here in the Philippines that imports home furnishings from around the world. Those pieces however, aren't enameled. They have a monochromatic gold tone. Mine's prettier!</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">current price of a brand new piece (with the monochromatic gold tone) of this size ranges from 60 to 80 USD. Enameled and oxidized pieces may be priced higher.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that "Siam" is the ancient name of Thailand? It has a monarch and a royal family. Their kingdom in Southeast Asia is the only one not occupied by foreign invaders.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Did you know that brass is a metal alloy composed of copper and zinc? A lot of decorative items, some musical instruments, as well as some firearms are made of brass.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Material: sandstone (same building material used in the construction of Angkor Wat) </li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: carved Buddha head in Cambodian style (the style is prominently showcased in the walls and in main structures all over Angkor Wat), mounted on a block of wood by a steel rod painted in black</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">given to me by my friend and former officemate Jan Michael A. when he was assigned in Bankok, Thailand for a project and have to exit via Cambodia. This was 10 years ago in 2002. I was able to preserve the beauty of the carving as if it was just been given yesterday;</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">my friend Jan Michael A. visited Angkor Wat and there, if I correctly remember it, is where he bought the carving;</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">aside from being a tabletop decor, the item could also function as a gorgeous paperweight or an expensive bookend;</li>
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<li class="li1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pattern Status: produced in the 1970's, pattern is discontinued</span></li>
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<li class="li1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back stamp: Noritake, STONEWARE, OVEN SAFE, DETERGENT SAFE, MICROWAVE SAFE, MADE IN JAPAN, copyright symbol</span></li>
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<li class="li1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have 2 pieces rescued from a Japanese surplus shop in Pasig City.</span></li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: saucer - 14 cm., cup - 9 cm.</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: blue edge, fluted, floral motif - leaves and small blue flowers, gold trim in the foot and handle of the footed cup</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Dimension: saucer - 16 cm., cup - 9.5 cm.</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Design: red trim, foliage, flowers, berries, Kenzo signature</li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Backstamp: in gold, the word "KENZO" inside a double-bordered rectangle, the word "PARIS" under KENZO, the word "JAPAN" underneath the phrase "PRODUCED BY AITO" found under the rectangle;</li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">acquired 2 sets in October 2011 for me and my dear. Sweet!</li>
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