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It's equally practical for displaying fresh eggs in your kitchen year-round—a beautiful marriage of form and function that only heritage German porcelain can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe level of detail is exceptional, from the three-dimensional hen to the hand-painted florals, making this a true collector's piece for Farmers Spring enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates timeless craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pristine, as new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 eggs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm diameter × 8cm height\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash gently with mild detergent and a soft cloth to preserve the hand-painted details (though technically dishwasher and microwave safe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare, sought after, and increasingly hard to find—this is a piece that elevates everyday rituals into something special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151423017006,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/VBFarmerspringEggplate7.jpg?v=1773296590"},{"product_id":"villeroy-boch-old-luxembourg-porcelain-ladle","title":"Villeroy \u0026 Boch \"Old Luxembourg\" Porcelain Soup Ladle, 20th Century, Made in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason the \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e pattern has never gone out of production — some things are simply too beautiful to retire. First introduced by Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch in the 18th century, this rococo-inspired design has graced European tables for generations, and pieces like this ladle are now finding their way into a new wave of collectors who understand that true quality doesn't have an expiry date. This is slow living made tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e pattern — also known as \u003cem\u003eVieux Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAlt Luxemburg\u003c\/em\u003e — features the signature \u003cem\u003eBrindille\u003c\/em\u003e motif: delicate blue floral sprays on a creamy white ground, hand-applied with the kind of precision that modern mass production simply cannot replicate. At 32cm, this soup ladle is a generous, practical size — a considered addition to a curated table setting or a working kitchen that takes its aesthetics seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain itself is Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's premium Vitro Porcelain — dense, weighty, and satisfying in the hand. The brown maker's stamp on the base places production in the mid-to-late 20th century, a period when V\u0026amp;B's German factories were producing some of their finest work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Luxembourg (\u003cem\u003eVieux Luxembourg \/ Alt Luxemburg\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 cm (~12.6 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitro Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. A minor scuff mark on the lower handle end near the maker's stamp — barely perceptible in use. Two small circular marks on the base of the bowl are stilt marks — kiln support points from the traditional firing process, entirely normal and not a defect. Brown maker's stamp present and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe per Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's specifications for Vitro Porcelain. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the blue \u003cem\u003eBrindille\u003c\/em\u003e decoration over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ladle is packed with the same care we'd want for our own pieces — wrapped in tissue, cushioned, and boxed to arrive at your door in perfect condition. Free tracked postage with insurance Australia-wide. 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The vertical fluted columns running the length of the handle are a direct reference to neoclassical Greek Revival architecture — the same language of order and proportion that shaped the great public buildings of the nineteenth century, translated into the weight and balance of a dinner fork. The lines are clean, the taper is precise, and the mirror-polished 18\/10 stainless steel catches overhead dining room light in a way that is quietly spectacular without ever being showy. This is flatware designed to be used at a properly set table, and to look better the more carefully you look at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is New Old Stock — completely unused, in its original Waterford presentation box, with no surface micro-scratching or storage patina. The original retail price was AU$199. It has never been to a dinner party, never been through a dishwasher, never been unwrapped. Waterford's Covington pattern was distributed through Royal Doulton outlet channels and positioned firmly at the bridal registry end of the market — the kind of flatware that gets bought as a wedding gift, stored in a sideboard drawer, and never quite makes it to the table. This one is ready for its first dinner. 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The cutlery is completely unused with no surface micro-scratching, water spotting, or storage patina. The original Waterford presentation box is in excellent condition with crisp edge definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher safe. For best results, remove promptly after the cycle and dry immediately with a soft cloth to prevent water spotting. 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Tala's Cook's Dry Measure is one of those quietly brilliant pieces — a conical tin measure that turns flour, sugar, rice, grains and dried fruit into a quick visual calculation rather than a pile of weighing scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England by the long-established Tala brand, this mint-green and cream example carries a wonderfully legible interior lithograph of ingredient columns, with imperial, metric and American cup measurements. It is both a working piece of British kitchen history and a beautiful open-shelf object — perfect for a vintage baking collection, a cottagecore pantry or anyone who appreciates tools designed with a little more wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe later retro colourway and expanded measurement system place this example around the 1970s–1980s, while the “Masters of Baking \u0026amp; Icing Since 1899” branding connects it to Tala's long place in British domestic life. The ingredient list is a small time capsule in itself, from sultanas and semolina to suet, haricots and desiccated coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tala, George Salter \u0026amp; Co. \/ Taylor Law \u0026amp; Co. 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The interior lithography remains exceptionally bright, clean and clearly legible. Free from heavy structural dents and severe oxidation. The printed ingredient columns and measurement markings are the defining feature of this piece and remain wonderfully crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dry and wash by hand only if necessary. Do not soak, place in a dishwasher or leave water sitting inside, as vintage tinplate can rust in damp conditions. 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