{"product_id":"rosedale-pottery-koala-figurine-modelled-by-j-moss-circa-1954-1962-made-in-australia","title":"Rosedale Pottery Koala Figurine, Modelled by J. Moss, circa 1954–1962, Made in Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian pottery from this eight-year window is genuinely finite — Worthington \u0026amp; Comber's Rosedale art pottery operation ran from 1954 to 1962, and when the firm pivoted to manufacturing industrial bathroom fittings, the moulds stopped. Every surviving piece is a small time capsule of a very specific cultural moment: the post-war Australiana boom, when suburban homeowners were quietly and enthusiastically replacing English roses with gum leaves, kookaburras, and koalas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis seated koala, modelled by Jack Moss — one of the most celebrated commercial ceramic modellers working across Sydney's mid-century potteries — is a perfect example of that moment. Moss drew direct influence from Grace Seccombe's revered studio koalas, translating that high-end aesthetic into a slip-cast form that working families could actually afford and display with pride. The result is a piece that manages to be both charming and considered — a natural addition to a mid-century display shelf, a curated Australiana collection, or a windowsill that deserves something with a real story behind it. The glossy grey koala body contrasts beautifully against the multi-coloured drip-glaze tree stump, a hallmark technique of mid-century Australian commercial potteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries a \"Rosedale\" mark and \"Modelled by J. Moss\" impressed into the clay — the kind of attribution that makes a piece traceable and collectible rather than just decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worthington \u0026amp; Comber, Arncliffe, Sydney, NSW — trading as Rosedale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModeller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack (J.) Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Australiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1954–1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth glossy grey (koala body); multi-colour drip glaze (tree stump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.5–10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 150–220g (hollow slip-cast earthenware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosedale \/ Modelled by J. Moss\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\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or breaks to the body. Minor flea bites to the ear tips — typical and widely accepted for earthenware figurines of this age, as the soft clay body chips easily on sharp points. The glaze is well preserved across both the koala body and the drip-glaze stump.\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. Hand wash only if necessary using lukewarm water and a soft cloth — do not soak or submerge. Avoid abrasive cleaners. 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":42663046840366,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RosedaleKoala7.jpg?v=1788421672","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/rosedale-pottery-koala-figurine-modelled-by-j-moss-circa-1954-1962-made-in-australia","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}