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Souvenir - The Avenue, Busselton mug

Royal Sydney China
Overview

Straight sided white china mug with black rim. The black transfer printed on the side of the mug is of a street lined with trees. On the right hand side, a footpath and picket fence. In the distance, there is a figure and on the left hand side is a building with verandah posts. Beneath this picture in black print are the words "THE AVENUE, BUSSELTON"

Historical information

The colourful transfer is of Queen Street, Busselton in the 1890's

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.7a
Item type
Objects
Souvenirs
Material
Bone China
Width
70 mm
Height or length
100 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Front of mug:
"THE AVENUE, BUSSELTON"

Base of mug:
Manufacturer's trademark printed on base in green is a fiveThe pointed crown over a two handled vase. In the centre of the vase RK/G
Beneath that in a half circle are the words 'MADE IN CZECHOSLAVAKIA'. Over the crown 'ROYAL SYDNEY CHINA'

Contextual information

Crafted in Czechoslovakia, this piece is part of RKG Royal Sydney collection

Keywords
Busselton
Place made
Czechia
Statement of significance

Historic: Transfer is of Queen Street, Busselton,1890's

Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 24 April, 2026
Completeness
88
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The Avenue mug
The Avenue mug

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