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Wed 27 May, 2009 09:32 pm
I have some plates which are stamped on the back. The original stamp is Grindley but then they are overstamped with
"MADE IN ENGLAND FOR WEBB'S SALON - THE MYER EMPORIUM LTD. MELBOURNE"
Does anyone know what Webb's Salon was? Was it a restaurant or perhaps a china department? I would be very appreciative if anyone could satisfy my curiosity.
Thanks
@catgirl,
That's harder than this week's Mighty Mega.
Why don't you give Myers a call, I'm sure their PR person will only be to pleased to assist you. Good luck.
@catgirl,
Hi, I have a bowl with the same mark. Out of curiosity I did a search and found your message.
Reference is made in The Age to an exhibition of china there in 1935. Was probably tea rooms with occasional exhibits
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19351101&id=lRoUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=r5YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7465,282094
Webb's salon at The Myer Emporium seems to be an exclusive China, and crystal shop in the Myer store itself. About 1925-1930. I also have some plates, but they are not Grindley, but Bishop pottery. Other one is made for Thos Webb of Melbourne & marked Oriental Ivory(1890).
I've been trying to find also have dinner and tea set
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