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for sale is a beautiful matching pair of authentic vintage mid century ceramic butter pat dishes custom made by the iconic Crown Lynn Potteries for Air New Zealand.
These highly collectible pieces were originally commissioned in 1965 for Air New Zealand first class service aboard their international Douglas DC 8 jetliners.
Item Specifics
Brand Crown Lynn Potteries
Origin Auckland New Zealand
Shape Number Cataloged as Shape 880
Era 1965 Mid Century Modern
Quantity 2 matching butter dishes Pair
Design Striking turquoise teal glaze face adorned with a rich brown transfer print. The intricate stylized motif represents a traditional Maori pattern depicting the head of a whale celebrating traditional navigation.
Backstamp Features the official crisp 1960s backstamp on the reverse Air New Zealand by Crown Lynn Potteries New Zealand alongside the iconic stylized bird logo.
Condition
Both dishes are in excellent vintage condition with no chips cracks or repairs. The glaze remains glossy and the brown transfer patterns are crisp and clear on one and a small amount of fading on one. Please review the high resolution photos carefully to confirm the exact condition.
