{"product_id":"mcp-mingay-model-31-gold-pink-lustre-mantle-bowl-circa-1950s-1960s-made-in-australia","title":"MCP Mingay 'Model 31' Gold \u0026 Pink Lustre Mantle Bowl, circa 1950s–1960s, Made in Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePost-war Australia had a taste for gold. Not the restrained gilt of the Victorian era, not the geometric flash of Art Deco — but full, unapologetic, bright gold lustre on the mantle, the sideboard, the dressing table. MCP Mingay of Sydney understood this perfectly, and the Model 31 is the proof: a scalloped double-handled mantle bowl fired in a high-gloss gold exterior glaze with an iridescent pearlescent pink lustre interior that shifts from blush to rose to the faintest hint of green depending on the angle. Modern Ceramic Products operated out of Sydney from 1945 to 1972, and their Mingay line filled suburban Australian homes with affordable luxury at a time when European imports were scarce and expensive. The gold and pastel lustre combinations were their signature, and pieces like this are now experiencing a genuine collector resurgence among those who appreciate the unapologetic optimism of post-war Australian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 31 silhouette — low, wide, double-handled, with a scalloped rim — was designed for the mantle or the sideboard: a piece to be seen rather than used. Today it works equally well as a jewellery dish on a dressing table, a catch-all on a bedside table, or a decorative accent on a shelf where the gold exterior and pink interior can both be appreciated. A considered addition to a Mingay collection or a mid-century Australian ceramics display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Ceramic Products (MCP) \/ Mingay Pottery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 31 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern with late Art Deco influences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright reflective gold lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent pearlescent pink lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19cm handle to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair to good vintage condition. The gold exterior shows honest surface rubbing and wear consistent with its age and handled use — this is expected and accepted on Mingay gold lustre pieces of this era. The interior pink iridescent lustre is in good condition and retains its characteristic vibrant play of light. Two hairline cracks are present internally near one handle end; these appear stable but reduce the structural resilience of the piece. \u003cstrong\u003eThis bowl is sold as a display-only piece and is not suitable for use with liquids or food.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hairlines are clearly visible in the photographs.\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\u003eDisplay only. Do not fill with liquids or use as a functional vessel. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not immerse in water or place in a dishwasher — moisture may stress the existing hairlines. Handle with care.\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":42643140247598,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/MingayPedestalVase2.jpg?v=1788152650","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/mcp-mingay-model-31-gold-pink-lustre-mantle-bowl-circa-1950s-1960s-made-in-australia","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}