Interesting
Collectables of New Zealand
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| So, how old is Te Aroha souvenir china? What are presumed to be the
earliest pieces have the wording "New Sanitorium, Te Aroha (Auckland)"
printed on them, whilst later pieces have "Cadman Baths, Domain, Te
Aroha" In 1909 John Williams (general stationer opposite Hot Springs Hotel)
advises that 2 crates of Te Aroha crockery views received direct from the
manufacturer. "This ware excels any that has yet been introduced in quality
and design, all beautifully gilt".The next round appears to celebrate the opening
of the new bowling greens "Opening New Bowling Green Te Aroha Jan 9 1st
1912" (sic).(The actual bowling greens were opened by 1901 but had
problems) The very first piece I ever purchased and still one of my favourites. Pictures are all thumbnails, so click to see larger image.
The first 2 pieces I own and the chocolate cup would be my most favourite. The selection of 4 is from the Te Aroha Museum who have built up a truly outstanding collection. Dream & drool.
2 items of reference can date these pieces - Te Aroha had electricity from 1906 and these pictures only show telegraph lines and the fact that 12 sets of this exact style was obtained for the opening of the Borough of Inglewood in 1912.
Some of the earliest pieces which would date between 1898 and 1910.
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