Vintage Bendigo Pottery Mug Tankard – Est. 1858 – Australian Stoneware

Key Details

Item / Title:
Vintage Bendigo Pottery Mug / Tankard

Maker / Brand:
Bendigo Pottery

Origin:
Australia

Year / Era:
Late 20th century (modern heritage production)

Edition / Pattern / Model:
Embossed Bendigo Pottery medallion – “Est. 1858”

Materials:
Glazed stoneware

Colour:
Deep iron-brown / chocolate glaze with subtle tonal variation

Dimensions (approx.):

• Height: ~10 cm

• Rim diameter: ~8.5 cm

• Base diameter: ~7.5 cm

Format / Type:
Handled mug / tankard-style vessel

Style:
Rustic, traditional Australian studio pottery

Theme:
Australian heritage • Craft pottery • Everyday utilitarian design

Markings / Stamps:
Raised embossed Bendigo Pottery seal with “Est. 1858 – Australia”

About:

This solid stoneware mug is a lovely example of Bendigo Pottery’s enduring Australian craft tradition. 

Featuring a rich iron-brown glaze and a classic tankard form, it celebrates a pottery lineage that dates all the way back to 1858, and has served as a flagship for quality, versatility and excellence. 

The embossed Bendigo Pottery seal adds a strong sense of heritage, making this piece equally suited to daily use, display, or as a gift to loved ones, friends or acquittances. 

This piece serves as a beautifully honest object that reflects Australia’s long relationship with functional, handcrafted ceramics, and rustic, natural beauty.

Condition

Condition: Very good vintage condition
This is a genuine vintage item and is presented in pre-loved condition consistent with age and use.

• No cracks or chips observed

• Minor surface wear and glaze variation consistent with stoneware firing

• Light internal marks from prior use

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Important Information

• Vintage items may show small imperfections that form part of their charm

• Vintage items do not necessarily meet current health and safety standards

• Colours may vary slightly due to lighting or screen settings

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