Vintage Carlton Ware Australian Design Leaf Serving Bowl & Servers
An elegant vintage Carlton Ware serving set, handcrafted in England and featuring a beautifully sculpted leaf-shaped bowl with two matching ceramic serving utensils. Finished in a soft ivory-white glaze, the bowl displays graceful raised leaf contours, delicately hand-painted gold veins, and a striking gold-accented stem. The flowing, asymmetrical shape and gently curled edges create a distinctive botanical design, reflecting Carlton Ware's celebrated tradition of decorative English pottery.
The matching two-piece serving set features leaf-shaped spoon and fork-style ends with elongated ivory handles and gold-painted bud-shaped terminals. The bowl's underside bears the original Carlton Ware Handpainted backstamp, clearly marked “Made in England,” “Registered,” and “Australian Design.” A charming example of vintage English tableware, ideal for serving salads or displaying as a decorative centerpiece, and particularly appealing to collectors of Carlton Ware and botanical-inspired ceramics.
Details
- Brand: Carlton Ware
- Collection: Australian Design
- Type: Leaf-shaped serving bowl with two matching serving utensils
- Period: Vintage, approximately mid-20th century
- Material: Glazed ceramic / earthenware
- Color: Ivory white with hand-painted gold accents
- Design: Sculpted leaf form with raised contours, gold-painted veins, curled edges, and decorative gold stem
- Set Includes: 1 serving bowl, 1 serving spoon, and 1 fork-style serving utensil
- Markings: Carlton Ware Handpainted, Made in England, Trade Mark, Registered, Australian Design
- Dimensions: Approximately 11.5" L × 10" W × 4" H
- Weight: Approximately 2.28 lbs
- Condition: Good vintage condition with minor surface marks, light discoloration, and some wear to the gold detailing consistent with age and use. No obvious major chips or cracks visible in the photographs.
HS Code: 6912000000
Country of Origin: England