{"product_id":"vintage-arthur-osborne-ivorex-3d-plaque-burns-cottage-1930s","title":"Vintage Arthur Osborne Ivorex 3D Plaque - Burns' Cottage (1930s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exceptional, highly detailed archive piece celebrating Scottish literary heritage and mid-century British craftsmanship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking vintage \u003cb\u003eIvorex 3D relief wall plaque\u003c\/b\u003e masterfully portrays \u003cb\u003eBurns' Cottage\u003c\/b\u003e in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland—the historic, thatched-roof birthplace of the celebrated national poet, Robert Burns. Rendered with deep, captivating three-dimensional perspective, this plaque brings the historic landmark to life with travelers walking along the rustic road in front of the cottage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Historic Ivorex Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Artistry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Created through a highly specialized, multi-step process originally perfected by master designer Arthur Osborne in Faversham, Kent, England. Each piece was cast from dense, premium gypsum plaster poured into precision molds to capture the fine, hand-carved textures of the original clay master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-painted by skilled artisans using delicate watercolors, the plaque was then dipped into a specialized hot paraffin wax bath. This signature mid-century technique seals the pigments, giving the piece its characteristic, warm, and glowing \"old ivory\" antiqued finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Colorway Variant:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a molded faux-frame outer border finished in a rich forest green with a polished inner golden trim ring, beautifully accentuating the masonry and organic tones of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Embossed Typography:\u003c\/b\u003e The title \u003cb\u003e\"BURNS' COTTAGE\"\u003c\/b\u003e is beautifully pressed directly into the stone-textured baseline at the lower center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical Note \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side of this mid-century plaque features a charming, authentic handwritten gift inscription reading \u003cb\u003e\"From Agnes \u0026amp; IAN\"\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with its original vintage wire hanging mount. In the antiquities and fine collectibles market, this type of personalized history verifies its journey as a treasured, genuine mid-century home accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note for Collectors:\u003c\/b\u003e This piece is in stunning vintage condition with exceptionally clean, crack-free edges. The watercolor details remain vibrant and beautifully preserved under the original wax seal. A magnificent addition to any English or Scottish heritage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Arthur Osborne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44971641634902,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/8724\/8726\/files\/IMG_1365_2b859031-f615-4e3b-b511-c34c2906dfa0.jpg?v=1781753446","url":"https:\/\/maisonatelierarchive.com\/products\/vintage-arthur-osborne-ivorex-3d-plaque-burns-cottage-1930s","provider":"Maison Atelier Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}