{"title":"Sylvac","description":"\u003cp\u003eSylvaC is the kind of pottery that rewards a second look. Made in Staffordshire by Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake, the company became beloved for its expressive animal figurines, nature-inspired designs, richly coloured glazes, vases, jugs and charming decorative pieces — objects created to bring personality into ordinary homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1930s through to the 1960s, SylvaC produced some of its most memorable designs, including its famous dogs, rabbits and other characterful animals. The combination of sculptural modelling, tactile surface detail and distinctive green, brown, blue and cream glazes gives each piece a presence that feels entirely at home in a contemporary Australian interior. Production ended in 1982, making surviving examples increasingly appealing to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our current SylvaC pottery and figurines below — each piece has been selected for its character, condition and enduring decorative appeal. If you are searching for a particular model or subject, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we may be able to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"sylvac-model-1698-pastel-blue-ceramic-creamer-jug-nbsp-excellent-vintage-condition","title":"SylvaC Creamer Jug, Model 1698, Pastel Blue Embossed Glaze, Shaw \u0026 Copestake, Made in England, c.1930s–1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular kind of beauty in the everyday objects that were made to last — pieces designed not for the cabinet, but for the table. SylvaC, produced by Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake in Staffordshire, understood this instinctively. Their wares were unpretentious and charming, shaped with care and finished in glazes that have only grown more beautiful with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Model 1698 — a milk jug or creamer in SylvaC's signature pastel blue, finished in a matte cloud-blue glaze with high-relief embossed leaf and swirl detailing that catches the light beautifully. Made in England in the 1930s or 1940s, it sits perfectly in the hand and pours with the quiet confidence of something built to be used. A considered addition to a vintage tea table, a styled kitchen shelf, or tucked into a tablescaped vignette alongside other collected pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake), Staffordshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 1698 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: c.1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze: Matte pastel blue \/ cloud blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: High-relief embossed leaf and swirl pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 14 cm (handle to spout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: England, GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, repairs, or staining. Features ultra-fine age-related crazing under the glaze — structural only, with no dark staining or debris trapped within the lines. The pastel blue glaze remains bright and even throughout. Model number 1698 is clearly impressed on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only — do not soak or place in a dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Dry promptly after washing. Handle with care around the spout and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463488081966,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvaCBlueCreamer1.jpg?v=1782450454"},{"product_id":"sylvac-creamer-jug-model-1698-sage-green-shaw-copestake-made-in-england-c-1930s-1940s","title":"SylvaC Creamer Jug, Model 1698, Sage Green Embossed Glaze, Shaw \u0026 Copestake, Made in England, c.1930s–1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular kind of beauty in the everyday objects that were made to last — pieces designed not for the cabinet, but for the table. SylvaC, produced by Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake in Staffordshire, understood this instinctively. Their wares were unpretentious and charming, shaped with care and finished in glazes that have only grown more beautiful with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Model 1698 — a milk jug or creamer in a soft, matte sage green glaze with high-relief embossed leaf and swirl detailing that catches the light beautifully. Made in England in the 1930s or 1940s, it sits perfectly in the hand and pours with the quiet confidence of something built to be used. A considered addition to a vintage tea table, a styled kitchen shelf, or tucked into a tablescaped vignette alongside other collected pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake), Staffordshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 1698 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: c.1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze: Matte sage green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: High-relief embossed leaf and swirl pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 14 cm (handle to spout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: England, GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, repairs, or staining. Features ultra-fine age-related crazing under the glaze — structural only, with no dark staining or debris trapped within the lines. The sage green glaze remains bright and even throughout. Model number 1698 is clearly impressed on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only — do not soak or place in a dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Dry promptly after washing. Handle with care around the spout and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463512690734,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvaCLimeCreamer1.jpg?v=1782451549"},{"product_id":"vintage-sylvac-green-embossed-leaf-sugar-bowl-honey-pot-model-1699-made-in-england","title":"SylvaC Lidded Sugar Bowl, Model 1699, Sage Green Embossed Glaze, Shaw \u0026 Copestake, Made in England, c.1930s–1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sugar bowl with its original lid intact is a rarer find than you might think — lids wander, chip, or simply disappear over the decades. This one has stayed exactly where it belongs, and it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is SylvaC Model 1699 — the lidded sugar bowl that pairs perfectly with the Model 1698 creamer, finished in the same matte sage green glaze with high-relief embossed leaf and swirl detailing. Twin scrolled handles frame the bowl on either side, and the domed lid sits neatly with a matching decorative finial. Made by Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake in Staffordshire in the 1930s or 1940s, it is a considered addition to a vintage tea table — equally at home in use or on display, and a natural companion to the matching creamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake), Staffordshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 1699 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: c.1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze: Matte sage green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: High-relief embossed leaf and swirl pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: Twin scrolled handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Original lid included, with decorative finial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 9.5 cm (including lid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 16 cm (handle to handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 330 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, repairs, or staining on either the bowl or the lid. Features fine, clean age-related crazing throughout — structural only. The sage green glaze remains bright and even. Model number 1699 is impressed on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only — do not soak or place in a dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Dry promptly after washing. Handle with care around the handles, spout, and lid finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463524257838,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvaClimeSugarBowl1.jpg?v=1782452119"},{"product_id":"vintage-sylvac-kitten-posy-ring-bowl-model-1481","title":"SylvaC Kitten Posy Ring Bowl 'Model 1481' Staffordshire England c.1930s–1950s — Rare Feline Variant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SylvaC kitten has a way of stopping people in their tracks. There is something about the combination of the matt pastel yellow bark-effect trough and that glazed, naturally coloured seated kitten — perched with complete composure on the centre divider — that feels both entirely of its era and completely timeless. This is mid-century British novelty art pottery at its most charming: functional, beautifully made, and impossible not to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake of Staffordshire under the SylvaC name, Model 1481 was made as a posy ring — a double-trough floral arrangement vessel designed to hold small posies or trailing plants in each channel. The bark-effect double-ring walls give it wonderful tactile texture, and the matt yellow\/cream finish is characteristic of SylvaC's most collectible mid-century palette. A considered addition to a shelf of British art pottery, a windowsill herb garden, or a vintage cat collector's display — and genuinely useful as a desktop planter or floral centrepiece too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this particular piece especially worth finding: in Australia, the overwhelmingly common version of the SylvaC 1481 is the woodland pixie variant. The kitten is significantly scarcer down under — a combination of the fragility of the exposed figure (many didn't survive the decades intact), strong competition from Australia's own booming mid-century ceramics industry, and the simple fact that fewer made it here in the first place. For Australian collectors, this is a genuine find — no international shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake), Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 1481 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: c.1930s–1950s (mid-century vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 18cm x 21cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Earthenware art pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Matt pastel yellow\/cream base with glazed brown kitten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, no cracks, no repairs. Light, clean, uniform glaze crazing consistent with authentic earthenware of this age — the crazing is unstained and entirely expected. Minor light scuff marks to the interior floor of the trough channels from decades of cleaning and use; completely hidden when displayed or filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap — do not soak. Avoid submerging the kitten figure. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the matt glaze finish. Not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage within Australia, fully insured. This piece is double-boxed and individually wrapped to ensure it arrives at your door in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42491879751726,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvacPosyVasewithKitten5.jpg?v=1783477533"},{"product_id":"sylvac-woodland-pixie-bunny-planter-green","title":"SylvaC \"Woodland\" Pixie \u0026 Bunny Planter, Model 1513, Made in England, Circa 1938–1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something irresistible about SylvaC’s woodland range — and this solid green matt glazed planter is one of the most charming examples of it. Produced by Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake in Stoke-on-Trent from the late 1930s, the Woodland series captured a very particular moment in British decorative pottery: whimsical, folkloric, and utterly confident in its own charm. Seventy-odd years later, it still works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModel 1513 is a textured tree stump vessel with two hollowed niches — a seated pixie on one side, two bunny rabbits on the other, both rendered in pale buff earthenware against the deep woodland green of the bark-like body. The all-over green matt glaze is the most sought-after colourway in the SylvaC collector market, and on this piece it does exactly what it should: it deepens into the crevices of the moulding and makes the whole thing feel like something you found at the base of an actual tree. A considered addition to a shelf, a windowsill, or a collection of British folk pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake Ltd.), Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1513\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whimsical Woodland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1938–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 cm tall, 17 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 990 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-over woodland green matt finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Fully intact with no chips, fleabites, or repairs. Fine clean crazing throughout — typical for earthenware of this era and accepted as normal by collectors. A short hairline crack is present on the exterior underside of the base only; it does not run through to the inner chamber and is a cosmetic vintage blemish rather than a structural issue. Light whitish-grey limescale staining on the interior floor from vintage use as a bulb planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay use recommended. If used as a planter, line with a small pot or plastic liner to protect the base. Wipe clean with a damp cloth — do not soak or submerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage Australia-wide, including insurance. This piece is double-boxed and wrapped with professional-grade packing materials to ensure it arrives at your door in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42505285664814,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvacGreenElf_RabbitPosyVase6.jpg?v=1783912514"},{"product_id":"sylvac-scottie-standing-scottie-dog-figurine-model-72-made-in-england","title":"SylvaC \"Scottie\" Standing Scottish Terrier Figurine, Model 72, Made in England, Circa 1930s–1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eModel 72 is one of SylvaC’s earliest and most beloved canine sculpts — a standing Scottish Terrier with all the hallmarks of the pre-war era: prominent pointed ears, a full textured beard, a perked tail, and Art Deco proportions that feel both timeless and utterly characterful. Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake introduced the Scottie to their range in the 1930s, and it has been a collector favourite ever since. It is not hard to see why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is in pristine condition — and that word is used deliberately. No chips, no cracks, no fleabites, no repairs. The glaze is perfectly vibrant and the matte beige\/tan coat with warm brown shaded highlights is as sharp as the day it left the Staffordshire factory. Finding a Model 72 in this condition in Australia is exceptionally rare; these pieces had a long journey to get here, and most show it. This one does not. A considered addition to a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, or a serious collection of British animal pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake), Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Scottish Terrier (“Scottie”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1930s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 313 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic matte beige\/tan with warm brown shaded highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, fleabites, or repairs. Fine clean crazing throughout — typical for earthenware of this era and accepted as normal by collectors. Glaze and colouration perfectly vibrant and uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay only. Dust with a soft dry cloth. Do not wet clean or submerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage Australia-wide, including insurance. 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Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake produced character ware like this throughout the mid-20th century, and Model 1433 has become one of the most sought-after in the range, not least because the thin tail and raised paw make survival in pristine condition genuinely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is an early post-war casting, authenticated by the deeply impressed raw-clay backstamp — predating the ink-printed “top hat” logos of the 1960s — and carries the factory size code “B” for the medium 9 cm variant. The hand-painted gloss finish is vivid and intact: naturalistic white, tan, and brown patches with a cheerful yellow bandage that has lost none of its colour. A considered addition to a shelf, a desk, or a collection of British character pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake), Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1433\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire-haired fox terrier with bandaged jaw and paw in sling (“Injured Dog”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 cm (Size B — medium variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted gloss — white, tan, and brown with yellow bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Fine clean crazing throughout — typical for earthenware of this era and accepted as normal by collectors. Hand-painted gloss finish vivid and intact with excellent colour retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay only. Dust with a soft dry cloth. Do not wet clean or submerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42505648963630,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvaCInjuredDogFigurine1.jpg?v=1783921613"},{"product_id":"sylvac-fawn-trinket-dish-made-in-egnland","title":"SylvaC 'Woodland Series' Fawn Trinket Dish, #4293, c.1950s–60s, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eBambi came out in 1942. By the 1950s, the fawn had become one of the defining motifs of British mid-century kitsch — sweet-faced, wide-eyed, and utterly irresistible. Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake knew exactly what they were doing when they perched this little spotted deer on the lip of a tree-bark dish and sent it out into the world under the SylvaC name. Seventy-odd years later, it still stops people in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe #4293 Woodland Series Fawn Trinket Dish is one of SylvaC's most charming small pieces — the shallow basin moulded to resemble a cross-section of textured tree bark, complete with rings and knotholes along the edge, the rich pooling gloss glaze darkening dramatically into the recesses to create real depth. The resting fawn along the back lip is hand-detailed with white spots, a dark nose, and those signature large expressive eyes. A considered addition to a dressing table, bedside, or shelf vignette — equally at home holding rings, a few earrings, or simply doing nothing but looking beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier matte-glazed SylvaC rabbits that flooded the Australian market via post-war immigration, the Woodland Series gloss finish is noticeably harder to find locally in pristine condition. The fawn's ears are the first thing to go — on this example, they're fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC \/ Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake Ltd., Sylvan Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland Series — Fawn and Log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMould Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4293\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century; c.1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm long × 10 cm wide × 5.5 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief-moulded earthenware, high-gloss glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep olive\/bark-brown basin; pale peach-tan spotted fawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC \/ Made in England \/ 4293 (impressed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent. Both ears and tail fully intact — no chips, repairs, or stress fractures. Fine clean crazing consistent with age — no moisture absorption or darkening. Hand-painted fawn detail crisp and unfaded. A very fine example for age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cloth. Hand wash gently if needed — avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. The ears are delicate; handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SylvaC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42611088818222,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvacFawnTrinketDish6.jpg?v=1785720263"},{"product_id":"sylvac-squirrel-oak-woodland-pitcher-shape-1959-circa-late-1940s-1950s-made-in-england","title":"SylvaC 'Squirrel \u0026 Oak' Woodland Pitcher, Shape 1959, circa late 1940s–1950s, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Copestake made a lot of things well, but it was their woodland novelty pieces that built the SylvaC legend — and this squirrel-handled pitcher is exactly why. The squirrel climbs the full height of the handle, rendered in the kind of unhurried, confident relief modelling that mid-century Staffordshire potteries did better than anyone. The body simulates vertical tree bark, with moulded oak leaves and acorn branches winding around the upper rim and base, all finished in SylvaC's characteristic glossy pastel beige glaze. At 21cm tall, 20cm wide from spout to the tip of the squirrel's tail, and weighing 1,315 grams, this is a substantial piece — not a shelf trinket but a genuine centrepiece. Fill it with long-handled wooden spoons and ladles in a kitchen, with paintbrushes and pencils in a studio, or simply let it hold its own on a sideboard or bookshelf. The woodland detailing rewards a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSylvaC's animal-handled pitchers are among the most actively collected of their output, and the No. 1959 is one of the larger and more desirable shapes. Finding one in Australia — where SylvaC pieces arrive in small numbers and are snapped up quickly — is genuinely uncommon. The base carries the impressed marks \u003cem\u003e1959\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSYLVAC \/ MADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/em\u003e, consistent with their mid-century peak production era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake Ltd), Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy pastel beige\/tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm (spout to tail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,315g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed 1959 \/ SYLVAC \/ MADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with honest wear noted. The relief modelling is crisp and the glaze is intact across the majority of the surface. There is a short, stable hairline on the rim, visible from inside the jug only — it reaches the top of the rim but does not extend down the exterior. It is not a crack and shows no sign of progression. There are three small areas of stained crazing, each approximately 1cm in diameter: one on the interior base, one near the handle on the exterior, and one on the lower left exterior below the spout. Stained crazing is a common characteristic of aging English earthenware and does not affect the structural integrity of the piece. This jug is sold as a decorative display piece rather than for active use with liquids. It's perfect for use as a utensil holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay use only — do not use for liquids given the rim hairline. Wipe clean with a soft dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid soaking or submerging. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further glaze fading over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jug is offered with free tracked domestic postage Australia-wide, fully insured for its purchase value. Given its weight and the sculptural handle, it is packed with particular care — wrapped in acid-free tissue and bubble wrap, double-boxed with professional-grade void fill throughout. 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The satin black glaze absorbs light rather than reflecting it, the white painted toes and eyes provide sharp contrast, and the trunk-up pose carries the good luck symbolism that made elephant figurines such popular post-Depression gifts across the British Empire. This one has lived a full life and shows it honestly — but it is structurally stable, still standing, still striking, and still very much worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is listed in our Perfectly Imperfect collection — pieces with honest vintage wear that we believe still deserve a good home. The condition is fully disclosed below and clearly visible in the photographs. The price reflects it. What doesn't change is the rarity of the black glaze, the quality of the original casting, and the fact that a SylvaC 815 in any condition is increasingly hard to find. The base carries the impressed model number 815 and MADE IN ENGLAND — the SylvaC brand name was applied via metallic paper sticker prior to the mid-1950s, long since washed away, which is standard for pieces of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake, Staffordshire, England, trading as SylvaC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 815 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Deco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1930s–early 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin matte black with hand-painted white toes and eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair vintage condition — structurally stable but with repaired breaks and honest wear, all fully disclosed below and visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired break to the tail — stable, repair visible on close inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired break to one back leg — stable, repair visible on close inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort stable hairline to the trunk, not extending all the way around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall paint chip adjacent to the trunk hairline, and additional scattered paint loss on the trunk and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne front foot shows evidence of an earlier repaired chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related crazing to the white-painted toes and trunk tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matte black glaze across the body is otherwise well preserved. This piece is best suited to display rather than regular handling, and is priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft dry cloth. Handle the trunk with care. 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