Vintage Martin Boyd Pottery Sugar Bowl Australia c1948–63 | Signed | Mid-Century

Key Details

• Maker: Martin Boyd Pottery

• Item: Lidded sugar bowl

• Origin: Australia

• Period: Circa 1948–1963

• Material: Glazed earthenware

• Mark: Base incised “Martin Boyd Australia”

• Height: Approx. 10.5 cm (including lid)

• Condition: See condition notes below

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Mini Story

A lovely example of mid-century Australian pottery from the classic production period of Martin Boyd Pottery.

Established in Sydney and active from the late 1940s through to the early 1960s, Martin Boyd Pottery produced a wide range of hand-decorated domestic wares that reflected Australia’s post-war design confidence. This sugar bowl dates to that sought-after era and is clearly incised to the base “Martin Boyd Australia”, a marking used during the pottery’s peak years.

With its warm earthy glaze, hand-painted landscape motif, and original fitted lid, this piece works beautifully as both a functional object and a display item for collectors of Australian studio and mid-century ceramics.

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Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

• No cracks or repairs observed

• Minor age-related wear and light surface marks consistent with vintage use

• Lid fits well and appears original to the piece

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Postage & Handling

• Carefully packed and sent with tracking

• Combined postage available where possible

• Local pickup available from Vintage HQ in Heidelberg

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Further Information

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Other Information

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