Vintage Australian Hand Made Stoneware - Lidded Bowl Bendigo pottery

Key Details

Item / Title:

Vintage Australian Hand Made Stoneware Lidded Casserole / Covered Bowl

Maker / Brand:

Bendigo Pottery - Australian studio pottery (stamped)

Made by Jolley Hand, Mody Porter (Feb 1977---)

Origin:

Epsom, Victoria. Australia

Year / Era:

Circa late 1970s–1980s

Edition / Pattern / Model:

No set Pattern – Natural iron glaze with subtle throwing rings

Materials:

High-fired stoneware with iron-rich glaze

Theme:

Earthy Studio Craft / Traditional Rustic Stoneware

Dimensions (approx.):

• Diameter: approx. 20–21 cm

• Height (with lid): approx. 11–12 cm

Format / Type:

Lidded Serving Dish

Markings / Stamps:

Stamped to base: “Australian Hand Made Stoneware."

Stamped to underside: "Bendigo Pottery (M.P) Epsom"

About:

Produced by Bendigo Pottery in Epsom, Victoria (Started in 1858 by Scottish Migrant George Duncan Guthrie), this piece reflects the golden era of Australian studio ceramics, where small workshops focused on durability, natural materials, and everyday beauty. It celebrates function, form, and the use of honest materials, and proudly stands alongside Bendigo Pottery's numerous stoneware masterpieces. 

Finished in a rich, iron-based glaze with deep chocolate and umber tones, and featuring the distinct Bendigo Pottery Coggle Wheel Texture; this incredibly versatile piece reflects the earthy aesthetic that defined Australian pottery workshops from the 1970s onward, and the form prioritises function and honesty of materials, which is central to studio pottery values. Equally, there is a soft, swirl-based pattern built into the plate and dish, giving it a unique and entrancing look.

The subtle wheel-thrown rings, weighty feel, and domed lid give it both visual warmth and practical presence which could sit comfortably inside any Australian household kitchen. This piece can be used at home as a rustic serving piece or as a sculptural object on open shelving, and is a quietly confident example of handmade Australian design and Bendigo Pottery's dedication to high quality productions.

Condition

Condition: Very good vintage condition.

• No cracks or repairs observed

• Minor glaze variations, kiln marks, and surface irregularities consistent with hand-made stoneware

• Light wear to base from age and use

• Lid fits well and displays beautifully

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• This is a genuine vintage piece – not a reproduction

Important Information

• Vintage items are pre-loved and may show small imperfections that add to their character

• Vintage ceramics may not meet current food safety standards for modern use

• Colours may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings

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