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Carlton Ware

Carlton Ware Rectangular Serving Dish | Lobster & Crab Motifs

Carlton Ware Rectangular Serving Dish | Lobster & Crab Motifs

R 1,750.00 ZAR
R 1,750.00 ZAR
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A sculptural Carlton Ware serving dish from the Australian Design series, featuring a hand-painted lobster and crab motif set against a softly textured, leaf-inspired ground. The warm yellow-cream glaze and organic modelling give the surface a beautifully tactile quality, while the integral side handles add both balance and practicality.

Produced in England, this piece dates to the mid-20th century and reflects Carlton Ware’s distinctive approach to naturalistic tableware.

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Dimensions

- Length: 27.4 cm
- Width: 17.2 cm
- HeightL 3.9 cm

Condition

- Very Good - This vintage piece is in very good condition.
- No chips or cracks
- Stable form and crisp detailing
- Crazing throughout the glaze, typical for Carlton Ware pieces of this era
- Minor glaze specks/pops on the underside
- Colours remain vibrant

Additional Information

1. Design & Features
- Embossed cabbage-leaf moulding with layered veining
- Bright hand-painted lobster and crab motifs
- Leaf-shaped side handles for easy grip
- Warm yellow glaze with tonal shading
- Impressed shape number 1272
- Backstamp: Carlton Ware – Made in England – Australian Design Application No. 14792 – Registered

2. Craftsmanship
- Carlton Ware’s mid-century moulded earthenware often embraced vibrant colour and sculptural forms.
- Pieces such as this are admired for their majolica-style aesthetic — the glossy glaze, naturalistic modelling, and expressive hand-painted details echo the spirited energy of 19th-century majolica while retaining Carlton Ware’s distinctive personality.
- Each piece was uniquely finished, resulting in subtle variations in shading and glaze depth.

3. Uses & Versatility
- Serve prawns, crayfish tails, mussels, or cold seafood
- A striking centrepiece on a coastal-inspired table
- Beautiful displayed in a hutch or open shelf
- Ideal as a decorative tray with lemons, olives, or nibbles
- Adds colour and character to a vintage or coastal home

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