{"product_id":"vintage-australian-lustre-clam-shell-bowl-peach-and-lilac-c-1950s-60s","title":"Vintage Australian Lustre Clam Shell Bowl, Peach and Lilac, c. 1950s–60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery well-loved Australian beach house once had a bowl like this catching keys and shells by the door. Peach on the inside, lilac where the light lands, and rippling with mother-of-pearl — it is the sixties coastal holiday in ceramic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluted like a great clam and scalloped along every rim, it stands on three little knob feet that lift it gracefully off the sideboard, while the iridescent glaze shifts from pastel peach to dreamy lilac as you move around it. Unmarked, as so many of these mid-century shell bowls are — several makers pressed near-identical lustre shells, and without a stamp we say so honestly. Perfect for keys by the door, shells and treasures on a console, or simply holding the light on a coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully kept — no chips or crazing, the lustre still singing; the gold rim gilding has worn to a whisper of its former self, which we find rather becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unattributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tri-footed fluted clam shell console bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 × 17.5 cm; 10 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 549 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lustre-glazed earthenware with worn gold rim trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most likely Australia (unconfirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, repairs or crazing; the iridescent glaze remains glossy and vibrant. The hand-painted gold gilding along the scalloped rim has worn away over the decades and remains visible in only one small section — shown in the photographs.\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 or hand wash gently in lukewarm water and dry straight away. Avoid soaking and abrasive cleaners to protect the lustre and what remains of the gilding. Keep it clear of the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully 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":42851264102446,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/AustralianLustreClamShellBowl-frontfacing_whiteplinth_timbertable_decorativescene.jpg?v=1793011218","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-australian-lustre-clam-shell-bowl-peach-and-lilac-c-1950s-60s","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}