{"product_id":"albert-strongarm-handmade-ceramic-strongman-vase-super-seconds","title":"Albert Strongarm Handmade Ceramic Strongman Vase Super Seconds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMeet \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Strongarm, \u003c\/strong\u003ecircus strongman, tattoo collector and owner of a moustache almost as impressive as his muscles.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce the star attraction of a travelling circus, Albert could bend iron bars, lift impossible weights and allegedly once carried an entire piano up three flights of stairs. These days he prefers a slightly quieter life, although he will still flex his muscles at the slightest opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite appearances, Albert is a bit of a softie. He loves roses, old-fashioned love songs and is extremely proud of his tattoos, each one supposedly marking another chapter in his colourful life. Ask him about them at your peril; he has \u003cem\u003ea lot\u003c\/em\u003e of chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandmade and individually hand-painted in my Shropshire studio, \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Strongarm is a one-of-a-kind ceramic character vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, with his trademark red striped vest, a magnificent moustache and hand-drawn traditional tattoo inspired illustrations including swallows, playing cards, roses, a sailing ship and lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis head forms the opening of the vase, perfect for a few dried flowers, a little posy or favourite stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy is Albert a Super Second?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlbert may be strong, but even he couldn't defeat the kiln!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eareas of overglazing, some smudging and areas where the glaze hasn't taken as intended\u003c\/strong\u003e. These imperfections mean he doesn't quite meet my usual standards for a full-priced Sister Sister piece, so he's joining the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Seconds Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease look carefully through the photographs, where I've shown his imperfections as clearly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs Albert is individually handmade and hand-painted, he's completely unique, \u003cstrong\u003ethere is only one available\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003equirky ceramics, circus-inspired art, characterful homeware, tattoo art and unusual handmade gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlowers not included. Muscles, moustache and questionable circus stories included as standard.\u003c\/em\u003e 💪🎪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements:  Height 13cm x Width 9cm x Depth 4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sister Sister Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57292685279610,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/9510\/6712\/files\/StrongmanVasewithDriedFlowerArrangement-SuperSecondsFestival-www.sistersister.biz.webp?v=1790065586","url":"https:\/\/www.sistersister.biz\/products\/albert-strongarm-handmade-ceramic-strongman-vase-super-seconds","provider":"Sister Sister Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}