A very rare "GLORIALUSTRE" cheese case (butter case) by British ceramic artist (and designer) Susie Cooper, made around 1926. The history of lusterware dates back to the 18th century. It is a technique of applying a shimmering metallic film over the glaze. In 1926, at the age of 24, Susie Cooper was impressed by lusterware works at an exhibition and tried to create her own. Gloria Luster works are very popular in Europe and America. This is because, in addition to the beauty of the works themselves, Gloria tends to peel off quickly with use, so there are very few works that remain in good condition. Also, the small number of pieces made increases their rarity. Especially the Gloria cheese case is rare, and I have never seen it before. Susie's debut was in 1922 at the age of 20, so last year marked 100 years. Under US tax law, items over 100 years old are called antiques, and those under are called vintage, so Susie's works will gradually be evaluated as antiques in both name and reality. ❇️Size: Height 11cm (with the lid closed) Length x Width: 21cm x 18cm (bottom plate) ❇️The production date is estimated to be around 1926 based on the backstamp and motif. The backstamp (photo 3) "GLORIALUSTER, AE GRAY and Co Ltd. ENGLAND" is a design of the rising sun specially devised to give a sense of luxury to Gloria Luster works (backstamp list on the last page). ❇️Motif: A vibrant, edgy, stylized fruit pattern. ❇️Condition: It is a Gloria Luster from about 100 years ago, but it is in extremely good condition. The paint has only a slight chip on a part of the handle, there are no cutlery scratches, and it is in almost unused condition. I am amazed that it has remained in this condition. It is a wonderful work no matter how many times I see it. I hope I have been able to convey its beauty in the photos. Click here → #SusieCooperOnSale ≪BOX≫ No.1408