Lot 055: Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 AUD. Current bid: $419 AUD.

Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 1 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 2 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 3 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 4 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 5 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 6 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 7 Pair of Iridescent Wembley Ware Dhufish Vases, Mid-20th Century Western Australian Pottery — Lot 055, photograph 8

Description

A pair of Wembley Ware Dhufish vases featuring the manufacturer’s signature iridescent lustre glaze. The vases are dynamically modeled with open mouths, deep scale texturing, and stylized crashing wave bases. They represent a quintessential and highly recognizable example of mid-century Western Australian vintage ceramic design. Key Details Manufacturer: Wembley Ware Region: Subiaco, Western Australia Form: Dhufish (Spill Vases) Finish: Multicolour iridescent lustre glaze Markings: Stamped "WEMBLEY QUALITY WARE" in black ink featuring the swan and crown motif (only marked on one, the other inset signature ;Wembley Ware;, underlined by the 'y'.) Material: Earthenware ceramic Historical Facts Wembley Ware operated in Subiaco, Western Australia, between 1946 and 1961. The Dhufish is widely recognized as one of their most iconic and commercially successful designs. It was modeled specifically to reflect local Western Australian marine life, catering to a post-war market hungry for distinct, regional decorative arts. Intended Use High-end display for collectors of mid-century Australian pottery, striking Art Deco or coastal decorative accents, or functional use as floral spill vases. Don't sit still, land these two Dhufish in one go—which is a good thing these are ceramic! With the new demersal recreational fishing rules that came into effect on June 1, 2026, the WA dhufish bag limit is strictly reduced to just one fish per person outside the West Coast region. So if Fisheries officers caught you with this pair on the boat, you'd have some explaining to do! Luckily, these Wembley Ware beauties won't cost you a fine!

Condition Report

No significant damages visible in the provided images. STUNNING!

Specifications

CategoryCeramics
Lot ReferenceLOT-055
Estimate (AUD)$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium20%

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