{"product_id":"brownie-downing-ballerina-plate-striped-cushion","title":"Seated Blue Ballerina Plate - Brownie Downing Blue Ballerina Plate – Seated on Striped Cushion, Vintage Mini Plate (10 cm)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003eThis endearing \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"322\"\u003evintage Brownie Downing mini plate\u003c\/strong\u003e features a young ballerina seated on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"381\"\u003estriped cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in the soft, expressive style that made Downing a household name in mid-century Australian ceramics. Set on a delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eblue background\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"555\"\u003egold rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, it measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e10 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and captures a quiet, graceful moment of rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"797\" class=\"\"\u003eA rare design in the Downing ballerina series, this plate is ideal for collectors of Australian vintage ceramics or as a charming display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"897\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eBrownie Downing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Noted Australian ceramic designer and illustrator, 1950s–60s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"980\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eBallerina seated on a striped cushion, soft blue glaze with gold rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1011\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1052\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eApprox. 10 cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1182\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eVery Good – No chips, cracks, or crazing. Some \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eloss of gold\u003c\/strong\u003e on the rim. No registered design number on base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1479\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eBrownie Downing’s ballerina illustrations continue to enchant generations of collectors. This rare variation, showing a ballerina at rest, exudes gentleness and nostalgia—making it perfect for a vintage nursery, ballet enthusiast’s collection, or charming shelf display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1542\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eWeight listed includes packaging for safe postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"#788","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40022203236481,"sku":"TLK0009","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0134\/9249\/files\/VintageBrownieDowningSmallBluePlatewithBallerinaonstripedcushion_3.jpg?v=1719628086","url":"https:\/\/tilbrookandco.com.au\/products\/brownie-downing-ballerina-plate-striped-cushion","provider":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}