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lightly used with minor flaws, to be included in the description

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fully preloved, with noticeable flaws, to be included in the description

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Description: Absolutely Stunning Aztec Stonecraft Coffee Set by Drostdy Potteries.

This 14 Piece Set, also known as Stone Craft, was produced mid-century is made up of 26 Pieces in Total.

1.	Coffee pot, with Lid (H 21.5cm)
2.	Creamer / Milk Pitcher (H 8.5cm)
3.	2 Sugar Bowls, with Lids (D 10.5cm)
4.	Round Cake Plate (D 26cm)
5.	9 Coffee Cups (D 9cm, H 7cm) and 9 Matching Saucers (D 16.5cm)

Drostdy Potteries, or more accurately Grahamstown Pottery, was a highly significant South African ceramic manufacturer that operated primarily from 1948 to 1968, and later under new ownership until the mid-1980s. It is a well-regarded and highly collectable brand in South Africa. 

The pottery was established in Grahamstown (now Makhanda), South Africa, in 1948, following earlier initiatives to exploit local rich clay deposits. The name "Drostdy" came from its location in the historic Drostdy building area of the town. Drostdy Ware is known for a style often described as Anglo-Oriental, which blended European and African artistic traditions. A notable range featured intricate, hand-painted reproductions of San rock paintings and other indigenous motifs like plants and animals, capturing South Africa's natural beauty. The company produced two main lines: Drostdy Ware: This line focused on decorative and fancy items, including vases, figurines, and the hand-painted crockery with San art motifs, As well as Cookery Nook Kitchenware: This was a more functional, inexpensive, monochrome range of oven-to-table ware, which included items like the coffee set.

The pottery employed numerous local artists (known as "paintresses") and exported its wares internationally. However, due to competition from inexpensive imports and the removal of import quotas, Grahamstown Pottery went into provisional liquidation in 1965. It was purchased by Continental China in 1967, which continued limited production until finally cutting down extensively on the range in the late 1980s.

Today, Drostdy Ware pieces are highly sought-after collector's items due to their historical and cultural significance, unique designs, and limited production runs. 

Made in Grahamstown, South Africa, 1960’s-1970’s.

Visible Flaws: Looks unused, (may have minor imperfections with unglazed spots). Please ask if you want more photos, I could not include individual photos in the 6 spots per listing.

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Price: R1,650.00. I am open to Reasonable Offers.

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