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For Fuck’s Sake
Vintage Upcycled Tea Cup & Saucer
Tired of boring, polite tea time?
Add a proper dose of sass to your cuppa with this one-of-a-kind vintage tea cup and saucer.
Hand-selected from vintage pieces and cheekily upcycled with the bold, no-nonsense phrase: “For Fuck’s Sake”
Perfect for when you need that morning (or afternoon) reminder that sometimes, things just need to be said.
Vintage tea cup: Royal Windsor England
Size: 7.5cm high x 8.5cm wide (plus the handle) | saucer 14cm.
Writing: black
Hand-selected vintage china, lovingly upcycled with a fresh, sassy twist — because your tea deserves to be served with a side of sparkle and spite.
The writing is heat set to the tea cups surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage tea cup and saucer. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The tea cup and saucer are not suitable for the dishwasher.
Fabulous plates to adorn your walls!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.
Our Decorative Plates Are
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
Vintage plate: Grindley & Co England
Size: 15.5cm
Lettering: black
The lettering is heat set to the plate.
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age. This plate has crazing (light cracks in the clear surface glaze) due to its age.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
Fancy As Fuck
Vintage Upcycled Tea Cup & Saucer
A fabulous upcycled vintage teacup and saucer. Add a cheeky splash of sass to your next cuppa with our “fancy as fuck” teacup — perfect for making teatime feel more….well, fancy!
Vintage tea cup: Delphine England
Size: tea cup 7cm high by 8.5cm wide (plus the handle) | saucer - 14cm
Writing: black
The writing is heat set to the tea cups surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage tea cup and saucer. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The tea cup and saucer are not suitable for the dishwasher.
We carefully hand select our vintage tea cups and saucers to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the age of the tea cups.
Don’t Be a Cunt
Vintage Upcycled Tea Cup & Saucer
Add a proper dash of sass to your daily cuppa.
This fabulous upcycled vintage tea cup and saucer doesn’t whisper — it speaks its mind. With the bold, unapologetic statement “Don’t be a cunt”, every sip becomes a cheeky statement. The tea cup measures 7cm high by 8cm wide (plus the handle), the saucer measures 16cm.
Vintage tea cup: Windsor China England
Size: 7.5cm high x 9cm wide (plus the handle) | saucer 14cm.
Writing: black
Hand-selected vintage china, lovingly upcycled with a fresh, sassy twist — because your tea deserves to be served with a side of sparkle and spite.
The writing is heat set to the tea cups surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage tea cup and saucer. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The tea cup and saucer are not suitable for the dishwasher.
Add A Dash Of Sass To Your Walls!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.
Our Decorative Plates Are
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
Size: 14.5cm
Plate lettering: black
The lettering is heat set to the plates surface.
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
“Salty As Fuck” Salt & Pepper Shakers
For the dining table that doesn’t take itself too seriously, our salt and pepper shakers make the perfect addition! The salt and pepper shakers measure 8cm tall by 4.5cm wide.
Size - 8cm x 5cm
Lettering - black
Up cycled salt & pepper shakers
The writing is heat set to the salt & pepper shakers surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve their finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The salt & pepper shakers are not suitable for the dishwasher.
Sass Up Your Kitchen with This Fabulous Upcycled Sugar Bowl
⚠️ Suspicious white substance inside… (Don’t worry — it’s just sugar. Probably.)
Handcrafted from upcycled vintage finds, this sugar bowl brings personality, humour, and a touch of mischief to your countertop. Perfect for the kitchen that’s a little too polite.
Vintage sugar bowl: Thomas Germany
Size: 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 8cm
Lettering: black
Hand-selected vintage china, lovingly upcycled with a fresh, sassy twist — your kitchen called. It wants personality!
The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve it’s finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.
Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.
Our Decorative Plates Are
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
Select your plate from the drop down menu:
Plate A: Hanley England, size - 14.5cm, lettering - black
Plate B: Crown Lynn New Zealand, size - 17.5cm, lettering - black
Plate C: size - 17cm, lettering - gold
Plate D: Alfred Meakin England, size - 22.5cm, lettering - black
Plate E: Spode ‘Royal Jasmine’ Copeland England, size - 24.5cm, lettering - gold
Black lettering is heat set to the plates surface.
Gold lettering is a metallic foil.
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order personalised plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
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WONDERLAND
Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates, this plate features the Mad Hatter quote “You’re mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret…all the best people are.”
Our Decorative Plates Are
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
At The Dandy Lion we have made it our mission to add a touch of fun and sass to your walls with our plates. Our quirky collages and artwork are applied and heat set to our collection of hand selected vintage plates.
“You’re mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret…all the best people are.”
Plate A: 27.5cm x 23.5cm
Plate B: Royal Stafford England, size - 26cm
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order personalised plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
PRETTY RUDE BADGES
JEWELLERY
Shop our collection of jewellery, designed and made in our Wellington studio. From cheeky badges to bright and bold Pop! jewellery, and beautiful New Zealand inspired earrings and necklaces featuring vintage postage stamps.
“Fuck It” Recycled Plate Brooch (Large)
A sassy “Fuck it” brooch hand cut and shaped from a recycled damaged vintage plate. The front is coated with a glossy resin to seal and protect the brooch during everyday wear. This brooch measures 75mm wide by 35mm long
Size - 75mm x 35mm
This brooch is ceramic so please handle with care and avoid dropping it on to hard surfaces.
Made in New Zealand by The Dandy Lion
Pop! The Muppets Rectangle Acrylic Earrings
Fabulous glitter acrylic large statement rectangle earrings featuring Animal & Dr. Teeth from The Muppet Show. The earring frames measure 38mm (W) x 45mm (L) and the earrings are 75mm in total length. The ear wires are stainless steel.
Featuring illustrations from a The Muppet Show annual (we use damaged vintage books). The illustrations sit under a clear acrylic lens.
Material: acrylic
Size: 38mm (W) x 75mm (L)
Colour: green glitter pearl (front) and multi coloured glitter (back)
Each earring weighs 11 grams
Designed and made in our Wellington studio
“Fabulous Bitch” Pretty Rude Earrings
Sass up your outfit with our oh so rude earrings! Laser cut from acrylic and hand painted and finished in our Wellington studio, these earrings measure 60mm long (including the ear wire) and 40mm wide.
Colour: pink pearl + pink glitter acrylic with black lettering
Size: 60mm long x 40mm wide
Materials: Acrylic with stainless steel ear wires
Designed and made in New Zealand
Pretty Rude Earrings Design © The Dandy Lion
Tui Square New Zealand Stamp Necklace
Introducing our new updated collection of New Zealand stamp jewellery.
A beautiful wood necklace featuring a genuine New Zealand 1935 Tui stamp. The frame of the necklace is walnut plywood, varnished for durability. Sealed under an acrylic lens is a 1935 Tui postage stamp. Strung on your choice of either a 45cm, 60cm or 80cm nickel-free fine antiqued brass chain (measured end to end, clasp to tag). The frame of the necklace measures 39mm x 42mm.
Materials: Walnut plywood, acrylic, antiqued brass
Size: (frame) 39mm x 42mm
Each piece of jewellery in The Stamp Collection is designed and made in New Zealand and features genuine postage stamps (not reproduced copies). As each stamp is individual, the postage (cancellation) marks will vary from piece to piece.
Designed and made by The Dandy Lion in New Zealand
The Stamp Collection jewellery design © The Dandy Lion
DECORATIVE PLATES
Cheeky Vintage Plates: Transform Your Walls with A Dash Of Sass!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.
Our Decorative Plates Are
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
Select your plate from the drop down menu:
Plate A: Bridgwood England, size - 14.5cm, lettering - black
Plate B: Crown Lynn New Zealand, size - 17.5cm, lettering - gold
Plate C: New Zealand, size - 17cm, lettering - gold
Plate D: Johnson Bros England, size - 25.5cm, lettering - gold
Plate E: British Anchor England, size - 25.5cm, lettering - black
Plate F: Alfred Meakin England, size - 24.5cm, lettering - black
The black lettering is heat set to the plates surface.
The gold lettering is a surface applied metallic foil.
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order personalised plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.
Our Decorative Plates Are
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
"I Work Well With Others…When They Leave Me The Fuck Alone"
Vintage plate: Grafton China England
Size: 15cm
Lettering: black
The lettering is heat set to the plate.
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
Handpicked Vintage Plates With Attitude!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.
Add a dash of sass to your walls!
Handmade from recycled vintage plates
Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
Vintage Plate: British Anchor England
Size: 23cm
Lettering: black
The lettering is heat set to the plates surface.
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
Our shipping and payment information can be found here
Would you like a custom order personalised plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here
"Heart" Small Plate
Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates. This plate measures 15.5cm in diameter and comes with your choice of either a spring hanging wire for easy wall mounting or a plate stand, perfect for showcasing your plate on a shelf, sideboard, or anywhere you like to add a splash of sass!
Please select your plate holder from the drop down menu which pops up when you add to cart.
At The Dandy Lion we have made it our mission to add a touch of fun and sass to your walls with our plates. Our quirky collages and artwork are applied and heat set to our collection of hand selected vintage plates.
Vintage plate - Salisbury England
Size - 15.5cm
Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.
We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.
NOT YOUR NANA’S TEA SET!
SUGAR BOWLS
“Suspicious White Substance” Sugar Bowl With Lid
Sass up your kitchen with this fabulous up cycled sugar bowl - suspicious white substance inside! Featuring one of our signature sugar bowl quotes, it measures 9cm high (including the lid) by 8cm.
Size - 9cm x 8cm
Lettering - black
The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve it’s finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.
We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.
Sass Up Your Kitchen with This Fabulous Upcycled Sugar Bowl
⚠️ Suspicious white substance inside… (Don’t worry — it’s just sugar. Probably.)
Handcrafted from upcycled vintage finds, this sugar bowl brings personality, humour, and a touch of mischief to your countertop. Perfect for the kitchen that’s a little too polite.
Size - 9cm x 9cm
Lettering - black
The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve it’s finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.
We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.
“There It Goes My Last Flying Fuck” Sugar Bowl
Sass up your kitchen with this fabulous up cycled vintage sugar bowl - There it goes…my last flying fuck. The sugar bowl measures 14cm high (including the lid) by 12.5cm wide (including the handles) by 9.5cm.
Size - 14cm x 12.5cm x 9.5
Lettering - black
The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve its finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.
We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.
“Cocaine Anyone?” Sugar Bowl
Sass up your kitchen with this fab up cycled vintage sugar bowl - cocaine anyone? The sugar bowl measures 8cm high (including the lid) by 8.5cm wide.
Sugar bowl - Thomas Germany
Size - 8cm x 8.5cm
The artwork heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve its finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.
We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.
TRINKET DISHES
Add A Dash Of Sass!
Created in our Wellington studio.
A fabulously versatile trinket dish for your jewellery, keys, coins, anything really. Our trinket dishes make the perfect unique gift.
Why You’ll Love Them
Handmade from vintage dishes
Store your jewellery, keys, coins and more
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
‘In a world full of cunts you’re my favourite”
Vintage dish: Royal Staffordshire Pottery
Size: 25cm x 13cm x 4cm
Lettering: black
The writing is heat set to the trinket dishes surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage dish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The trinket dish is not food safe and is not suitable for the dishwasher.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage dishes to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the dishes age.
Fun & Fabulous Trinket Dish
Created in our Wellington studio.
A fabulously versatile trinket dish, store your jewellery, keys, coins, anything really. Our trinket dishes make the perfect unique gift!
Our Vintage Trinket Dishes
Handmade from vintage dishes
Store your jewellery, keys, coins and more
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
“There’s plenty of fish in the sea, there’s also a lot of trash”
Vintage dish: Japan
Size: 23cm x 15.5cm x 2cm
Lettering: black
The writing is heat set to the trinket dishes surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage dish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The trinket dish is not food safe and is not suitable for the dishwasher.
Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage dishes to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the dishes age.
“Where The Fuck Are My Keys?” Trinket Dish
Where the fuck are my keys? You’ll never have to ask that question again with this fabulously versatile trinket dish for all your knick knacks! Store your jewellery, keys, coins, anything really. Featuring one of our signature quotes, the dish measures 23.5cm x 12.5cm x 2cm.
Our trinket dishes make the perfect unique gift!
Vintage dish - ‘Tiger Lily’ Rosina China Co Ltd England
Size - 23.5cm x 12.5cm x 2cm
Lettering - black
The writing is heat set to the trinket dishes surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage dish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The trinket dish is not food safe and is not suitable for the dishwasher.
We carefully hand select our vintage dishes to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the dishes age.
Fun & Fabulous Trinket Dish!
Created in our Wellington studio.
Don’t lose your shit! Instead stash it on this cute up cycled trinket dish. Store your rings, coins, anything really.
Our Vintage Trinket Dishes
Handmade from vintage dishes
Store your jewellery, keys, coins and more
One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches
Vintage Dish: Foley England
Size - 23.5cm x 15cm x 3.5cm
Lettering - black
The writing is heat set to the trinket dishes surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage dish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The trinket dish is not food safe and is not suitable for the dishwasher.
Ships from our Wellington New Zealand studio.
We carefully hand select our vintage dishes to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the dishes age.
SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
“Heroin Cocaine” Salt & Pepper Shakers
For the dining table that doesn’t take itself too seriously, our salt and pepper shakers make the perfect addition! The salt and pepper shakers measure 7cm tall by 5cm wide.
Size - 7cm x 5cm
Lettering - black
Up cycled salt and pepper shakers
The writing is heat set to the salt & pepper shakers surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve their finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The salt & pepper shakers are not suitable for the dishwasher.
“Salty As Fuck” Salt & Pepper Shakers
For the dining table that doesn’t take itself too seriously, our salt and pepper shakers make the perfect addition! The salt and pepper shakers measure 8cm tall by 4.5cm wide.
Size - 8cm x 5cm
Lettering - black
Up cycled salt & pepper shakers
The writing is heat set to the salt & pepper shakers surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve their finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The salt & pepper shakers are not suitable for the dishwasher.
“Salty Bitch” Salt & Pepper Shakers
For the dining table that doesn’t take itself too seriously, our vintage salt and pepper shakers make the perfect addition! The salt and pepper shakers measure 6.5cm tall by 4.5cm wide.
Size - 6.5cm x 4.5cm
Lettering - black
Up cycled vintage salt and pepper shakers.
The writing is heat set to the salt & pepper shakers surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve their finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The salt & pepper shakers are not suitable for the dishwasher.
“Heroin Cocaine” Salt & Pepper Shakers
For the dining table that doesn’t take itself too seriously, our salt and pepper shakers make the perfect addition! The salt and pepper shakers measure 7.5cm tall by 5cm wide.
Size - 7.5cm x 5cm
Lettering - black
Up cycled vintage salt and pepper shakers
The writing is heat set to the salt & pepper shakers surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve their finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The salt & pepper shakers are not suitable for the dishwasher.
CREATING NZ MADE GIFTS & OUR FUN & FABULOUS CHEEKY PLATES
POP! JEWELLERY
Pop! Noddy Acrylic Earrings
Fabulous glitter acrylic earrings featuring Noddy. These earrings measure 34mm in diameter and are 75mm in total length. The ear wires are stainless steel.
Featuring illustrations from a Noddy book (we use damaged vintage books). The illustrations sit under a clear acrylic lens.
Material: acrylic
Size: 34mm (W) x 75mm (L)
Colour: gold glitter (front) and purple (back)
Each earring weighs 6 grams
Designed and made in our Wellington studio
Pop! Batman Acrylic Brooch
A fabulous acrylic brooch featuring Batman! The brooch measures 50mm in diameter and has a stainless steel pin.
Featuring an illustration from a Batman annual (we use damaged vintage books). The illustration sit under a clear acrylic lens.
Material: acrylic
Size: 50mm
Colour: purple (front) and multi coloured glitter (back)
Designed and made in our Wellington studio
Pop! Fraggle Rock Rectangle Acrylic Earrings
Fabulous glitter acrylic large statement rectangle earrings featuring Mokey & Red from Fraggle Rock. The earring frames measure 38mm (W) x 45mm (L) and the earrings are 75mm in total length. The ear wires are stainless steel.
Featuring illustrations from a Fraggle Rock book (we use damaged vintage books). The illustrations sit under a clear acrylic lens.
Material: acrylic
Size: 38mm (W) x 75mm (L)
Colour: pink glitter pearl (front) and pink glitter (back)
Each earring weighs 11 grams
Designed and made in our Wellington studio