Vintage Carlton Ware Australian Design Terracotta Leaf Dishes Pair Handpainted

🔎 Key Details

• Item: Pair of vintage decorative leaf-shaped dishes

• Maker: Carlton Ware

• Origin: Made in England

• Era: Mid-20th century, likely circa 1950s

• Design: Registered Australian Design

• Pattern: Sculptural leaf design with hand-painted black veining

• Colour: Rich terracotta / burnt orange with black detailing

• Material: Glazed ceramic / earthenware

• Dimensions: Approximately 14–15 cm in length, with widths varying according to leaf shape

• Format: Decorative dishes / trinket dishes / small serving dishes

• Quantity: Two complementary dishes sold together

• Markings: Carlton Ware, Handpainted, Made in England, Trade Mark Registered, Australian Design

• Impressed Number: Believed to be 2455, visible on the underside of one dish

📖 Where Every Find Tells a Story

Bring a little mid-century charm into your home with this delightful pair of vintage Carlton Ware leaf dishes.

Made in England under the registered Australian Design range, these beautifully sculpted ceramic pieces feature flowing botanical forms, rich terracotta-coloured glazes and delicate hand-painted black veining.

Carlton Ware was renowned for its imaginative decorative pottery, particularly its distinctive floral and foliage-inspired designs. These dishes capture that character through their organic shapes and warm, earthy colouring.

Offered together as a complementary pair, they would make a wonderful addition to a vintage ceramics collection, an attractive display on a sideboard or a charming way to organise small treasures.

✨ Condition

Very good vintage condition – no chips or cracks identified upon physical inspection.

• Both dishes retain their attractive glossy terracotta finish.

• No chips or cracks were identified when physically examined.

• Fine age-related glaze crazing is visible, particularly on the undersides.

• Minor surface marks and small glaze imperfections consistent with vintage use may be present.

• Both Carlton Ware backstamps remain legible.

• The overall presentation is very attractive, particularly when displayed together.

These are genuine vintage pieces and are presented in pre-loved condition consistent with their age.

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📦 Postage & Handling

All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure safe arrival, with each ceramic dish individually protected.

Items are usually dispatched within 1–2 business days of cleared payment.

Combined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.

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↩️ Returns and Authenticity

All items are sold as described.

Returns are handled in accordance with applicable Australian Consumer Law and eBay policies.

All items are genuine vintage pieces – we do not sell reproductions unless clearly stated.

ℹ️ Important Information

Vintage items are pre-loved and may show small imperfections that are part of their charm.

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