Bossons Ivorex

Bossons Ivorex

Osborne Ivorex were originally made by Arthur Osborne of Faversham. He produced more than 450 different plaques. 

The process involved a mold being made from clay or plasticine, a gelatin mold was then taken and the plaques were then cast from plaster of paris. Designs were then painted in water colours and the finished article was covered in a wax seal which gave it a ivorine appearance.

Decreasing sales resulted in the closure of the factory in 1965. Ray Bossons always admired Osborne Ivorex and the assets of the Osborne Company were purchased in 1971. The Company was left dormant until a limited range of plaques was produces in February 1980 under the banner of Osborne and Deltic Ltd and were distributed by W.H. Bossons Ltd. This has become know as Bossons Ivorex. 

Osborne Ivorex is not Bossons Ivorex. Certain of the more popular Osborne pieces were re-coloured and re-framed making them more striking and attractive. These became the Bossons Ivorex range.  

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