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Who made this Rheem mug with distinctive handle?
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Who made this Rheem mug with distinctive handle?
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I am sure this is NZ pottery, but any ideas who would have made it? The handle is possibly a give-away. Jeremy?
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Looks to be slip cast, as the very fine crack is only just on the base and directly through the centre.
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mumof1- Admin
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Re: Who made this Rheem mug with distinctive handle?
I have a Steiner University of Auckland mug that reminds me of.
I'll see if it's handy.
And check the Steiner gallery too:
the mugs don't have a foot like this but the cups do.
I'll see if it's handy.
And check the Steiner gallery too:
the mugs don't have a foot like this but the cups do.
Jeremy Ashford- Number of posts : 3193
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Re: Who made this Rheem mug with distinctive handle?
This looks like a rip-off of a Steiner shape. Steiner's mugs are a much more elegant shape with a larger finger hole and a proper formed foot. Steiner is an artist/craftsman. I
Maryr- Number of posts : 1992
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Re: Who made this Rheem mug with distinctive handle?
Here is a reply from a plumbing rep...
Gosh it's old but i'll ask the boys there !!! (Rheem)
I doubt they know who actually made it.
Could even be from Ozzie.
As they are Australian co.
Gosh it's old but i'll ask the boys there !!! (Rheem)
I doubt they know who actually made it.
Could even be from Ozzie.
As they are Australian co.
oakpot- Number of posts : 109
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Re: Who made this Rheem mug with distinctive handle?
Ther was someone in Nelson making mugs with similar handles too but I cannot remember who.
Jeremy Ashford- Number of posts : 3193
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