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Carlton Ware

Carlton Ware Serving Bowl | Lobster-Footed

Carlton Ware Serving Bowl | Lobster-Footed

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A wonderfully whimsical yet beautifully made piece, this vintage Carlton Ware bowl brings a dash of seaside charm to the table.

Modelled as a softly ruffled cabbage leaf resting on three bright red lobsters, it’s one of those playful figural designs that Carlton Ware became so loved for — imaginative, detailed, and unmistakably full of personality.

Perfect as a salad bowl, serving piece, or conversation-starting centrepiece.

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Dimensions

- Length: 22.7 cm
- Width: 22.3 cm
- Height: 11.4 cm

Condition

- Very Good - This vintage bowl is in very good condition, with bright colour, a glossy finish, and no chips or cracks visible.
- Minor vintage wear may be present, consistent with age and handling.

Special Characteristics

1. Design & Features
- Figural design with three sculpted lobsters forming the feet
- Cabbage-leaf bowl with beautifully raised veining and a gentle yellow glaze
- Edged in a soft green to highlight the scalloped rim
- Interior and exterior fully textured for an organic, leafy effect
- Triangular form typical of mid-20th-century Carlton Ware moulding
- Striking contrast between the glossy lobster red and the light cabbage body
- Backstamp reads “Carlton Ware – Made in England”

2. Craftsmanship
- Carlton Ware was known for its playful reinterpretation of natural forms.
- Hand-applied red detailing on the lobsters
- Moulded ceramic texture replicating cabbage leaves
- A rich, glossy glaze typical of the period
- Balanced weight distribution across the three curled lobster tails

3. Uses & Versatility
- A salad bowl for summer tablescapes
- A showstopping seafood serving bowl
- A quirky centrepiece for coastal-inspired dining
- A display item for collectors of majolica-style and figural ceramics
- A conversational décor item on a kitchen island, dresser, or shelf

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