{"product_id":"rare-1930s-carlton-ware-foxglove-oval-leaf-dish-shape-1903-early-registration-applied-for-backstamp","title":"Carlton Ware 'Foxglove' Oval Leaf Dish — Shape No. 1903, Australian Design Registration, c.1935–38","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1930s, the great Staffordshire potteries were doing something remarkable: designing and registering their patterns specifically for the Australian market. Carlton Ware was among the most deliberate about it — and this oval leaf dish carries the proof on its base. The script backstamp reads \u003cstrong\u003e\"Australian Design \/ Registration Applied For\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing its production in a narrow window between 1935 and 1938, when Carlton Ware was actively protecting its designs against copying in Australia. It is a small piece of shared ceramic history between England and Australia, made tangible in hand-painted earthenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFoxglove\u003c\/em\u003e pattern is Carlton Ware's naturalist instinct at its most confident — embossed pink foxglove blooms draped over a vibrant textured green leaf base, the curling vine handles of Shape No. 1903 turning a simple dish into something that feels genuinely considered. A perfect addition to a Carlton Ware collection, a maximalist shelf, or a table that deserves something with a story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlton Ware (Wiltshaw \u0026amp; Robinson), Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFoxglove\u003c\/em\u003e (Early Australian Design Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 1903 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1935–1938 (verified by Australian Design Registration backstamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.5cm L × 15.5cm W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English earthenware, hand-painted with embossed relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Appears virtually unused — the glaze is bright, glossy, and vibrant throughout. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Fine, clean, uniform crazing across the body, completely characteristic of Carlton Ware ceramics of this era and a beautiful authenticator of its 1930s heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently in warm water with mild soap. Do not soak, and avoid dishwasher or microwave use. Handle with care to protect the embossed relief detail.\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":42459559165998,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/CarltonWareFoxglove19035.jpg?v=1782275178","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/rare-1930s-carlton-ware-foxglove-oval-leaf-dish-shape-1903-early-registration-applied-for-backstamp","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}