{"product_id":"vintage-l-montague-toowoomba-kookaburra-figurine-australian-studio-pottery","title":"Vintage L. Montague Toowoomba Kookaburra Figurine, Australian Studio Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best Australian souvenir ware does more than name a place — it captures how we imagined ourselves. With its open laughing beak, dotted blue wings and carved gum-log perch, this kookaburra turns a familiar native bird into a piece of spirited mid-century sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed L. Montague in the clay and inscribed “Toowoomba”, this Australian studio pottery figure belongs to the mid-century tradition of regional souvenir ceramics created for a growing domestic travel market. It is a considered addition to an Australian pottery collection or a bookshelf of distinctly local objects, bringing colour, humour and a genuine connection to Queensland’s Garden City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncised bark texture, scalloped feather detail and expressive hand painting give the piece individuality beyond generic souvenir ceramics. The painted Toowoomba script remains legible, and the vulnerable open beak and tail have survived particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \/ maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e L. Montague, hand-signed in the clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laughing kookaburra on a gum-log perch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional inscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toowoomba, Queensland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted Australian studio pottery figurine \/ regional souvenir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5 cm to the tip of the beak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 13.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-decorated glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. The open beak and tail-feather tips are free from chips, cracks and repairs. Fine, stable crazing is present across the glazed cream and brown areas. The painted colours remain strong, including the blue-dotted wing detail. There is shelf wear to the unglazed base, and the Toowoomba inscription has paint loss but remains partially legible.\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\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry brush or cloth. If cleaning is required, wipe gently with a barely damp cloth and dry promptly. Do not soak, place in a dishwasher or use abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage within Australia is included. This piece will be meticulously wrapped and double-boxed for protection, with postal insurance included for added peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714346848302,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/L.MontagueToowoombaKookaburraFigurine-secondlifestyleshotofornamentonwhiteplinth_timbertableandvintageobjects.jpg?v=1789956543","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-l-montague-toowoomba-kookaburra-figurine-australian-studio-pottery","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}