I bought these around 15 to 18 years ago (trying to remember!) from Gill Gane at the pottery in Bishopdale, Nelson, where she has been creating beautiful pottery for many, many years. Both are a fresh pale blue - one with blue and white stripes. Perfect undamaged condition. I didn't really use them for much - they were more about being on display - so fresh ad cheerful colours. I might have used one for a soap dish for a while ... NZ signed pottery - SO nice!