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Australian Pottery Koala On Branch by Grace Seccombe Signed GS NSW to base 1930’s

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956)

$2,200.00

Type Figurine
Maker/Artist Grace Seccombe (1880-1956)
Stamped/Marked YES
Colour Multi-Colour
Item Size 10.5cm x 7.5cm x 7.5cm 230gm
Postage Size 18cm x 15cm x 15cm weight 1kg<
AFC Number AFC17201UP
Signatures/Inscriptions Signed GS NSW to base

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Bio & Information

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956) Bio

Grace Seccombe born in England and employed in a pottery in Burslem Staffordshire England her father was a potter Grace moved to Sydney Australia where she became a renowned Australian potter Grace attended Sydney Technical College and studied black and white drawing In the mid 1902’s she started focusing on hand-modelled earthenware Grace became a member of the Sydney Society of Arts and Crafts in 1930 and exhibited with the society until 1951 In the 1930s Grace designed plates dishes and bowls decorating them with Aboriginal motifs By 1937 she and her husband were living at Eastwood a suburb of Sydney where she had a studio equipped with a kiln During the 1940s Grace became known for her small hand-modelled brilliantly painted pottery birds and animals its these beautiful object that are rare and sort by collectors Grace’s  early kookaburras, other birds and animals of the 1920s are marked ‘Australia’ and ‘S’ The range of Australiana fauna she modelled in the 1930s and 1940s for the Sydney jewellers Prouds Ltd are either initialled ‘GS’ or signed ‘Grace Seccombe Australia’ on the base  Grace also sold pieces through other retail outlets and through the gift shop at Taronga Zoo

Condition

Koala Figurine has very small amount of glaze dulling on front of base (see photo) otherwise has wear consistent with age No Chips in (Great Condition) see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition will be posted in Cardboard and foam packaging send us an message so we can do combined postage to save you money if you buy more than one item Please note that some items cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass items

NOTE: Display images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual size also there may be some reflection from camera in some photos if so please refer to other photos for comparison any questions or if you need clarification please message or send us an email

Most of the items we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition they are not in new condition unless stipulated we have a scale we use of (Excellent Condition) No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – (Great Condition) May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – (Good Condition) Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition

Please Note because we are an online store and not a physical traditional store there is no local pick up on this item or viewing of item prior to sale if you have any further questions or need more photos just message us and will endeavour help you further

Please Note Australian Domestic Buyers as part of the purchase price when you purchase this item it will be covered by Insurance (loss/Damage) & also as part of the purchase price we will Ship your item via Australia Post/Express Australia Post whichever is applicable (see Listing for what postage service we offer on your purchase) or if you item is very large we will Ship it via Pack N Send both services we use require a signature on delivery for added security

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Australian Domestic Buyers when you purchase items it will be covered by Insurance (loss/Damage) and signature on delivery as part of purchase price.

Because we are an online store and not a physical traditional store there is no local pick up on this item/s or viewing of Item/s prior to sale if you have any further questions or need more photos just message us and will endeavor help you further.

Send us an message (though ebay) so we can do combined postage where possible and safe to do so THIS MAY save you money if you buy more than one item Please note that some items cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass, fragile parts etc.