{"product_id":"attributed-to-mcp-mingay-gold-peach-lustre-pedestal-sweet-dish-circa-1950s-australia","title":"Attributed to MCP Mingay Gold \u0026 Peach Lustre Pedestal Sweet Dish, circa 1950s, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePost-war Australia had a taste for gold, and MCP Mingay of Sydney delivered it by the kiln-load. This square pedestal sweet dish — with its fluted ruffled sides, heavy metallic gold interior wash, and iridescent peach lustre exterior — is a textbook example of the Hollywood Regency aesthetic that MCP brought to suburban Australian homes throughout the 1950s. The gold interior is not a thin gilt — it is a fired liquid-gold wash applied heavily across the entire cavity, the kind of finish that was expensive to produce and immediately recognisable as Mingay's signature move. The peach lustre exterior shifts in the light in the way only a properly fired metallic oxide glaze can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece carries no maker's mark on the base — common for MCP, who relied heavily on paper and foil sticker labels that rarely survived decades of washing. Attribution here is based on the glaze formulation, the specific geometry of the fluted ruffled sides, the pedestal base attachment style, and the gold-interior-over-lustre-exterior combination that is strongly associated with MCP's 1950s production. It is listed as attributed rather than confirmed, in the interest of accuracy. A natural companion to the MCP Mingay Model 31 mantle bowl also available in this drop — the two pieces share the same colour story and would display beautifully together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to MCP (Modern Ceramic Products) \/ Mingay Pottery, Sydney, Australia (unconfirmed — no maker's mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ Hollywood Regency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent peach lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy metallic liquid-gold fired wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square pedestal sweet dish with fluted ruffled sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorner to corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 157g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (probable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Structurally sound — no chips, cracks, or hairlines. The gold interior retains strong coverage with expected vintage wear along the ruffled rims and inner corners, consistent with age and normal use. The peach lustre exterior is well preserved with good iridescent quality intact.\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\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not place in a dishwasher — harsh detergents will strip the lustre glaze and dull the gold interior. Dry immediately with a soft cloth.\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":42643142017070,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/MingayGold_LustreBowl1.jpg?v=1788151541","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/attributed-to-mcp-mingay-gold-peach-lustre-pedestal-sweet-dish-circa-1950s-australia","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}