{"product_id":"vintage-pates-potteries-handkerchief-vase-mottled-brown-yellow-drip-glaze-sydney-c-1950s","title":"Vintage Pates Potteries Handkerchief Vase — Mottled Brown \u0026 Yellow Drip Glaze, Sydney c.1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlfred Pate started making pottery in his Campsie garage in 1946. That origin story — a craftsman, a suburban shed, and the optimism of post-war Australia — is written into every piece that came out of Pates Potteries in Belmore, Sydney. This handkerchief vase is a beautiful example of what that era produced: confident, sculptural, and unmistakably Australian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handkerchief silhouette — that organic, wavy rim that mimics the look of a pinched fabric bag or a draped cloth — was one of the most fashionable shapes of the Art Deco and mid-century crossover period, and Pates executed it with real flair. The mottled brown and cream drip glaze pools and flows differently on every piece, which means the specific colour patterning on this vase is entirely its own — no two are alike. A considered addition to a shelf of Australian studio pottery, a mid-century vignette, or a collection of post-war domestic wares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base carries the authentic black ink maker's stamp: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePates \/ Potteries \/ Sydney \/ Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Light crazing through the glossy glaze layer is age-appropriate and adds genuine vintage character — it is not a flaw but a confirmation of the piece's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"details\" class=\"_h2_1iy4o_72\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1iy4o_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pates Potteries Pty Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belmore, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1940s–1950s (Post-War Mid-Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy mottled brown and cream\/yellow drip glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black ink stamp — \u003cem\u003ePates \/ Potteries \/ Sydney \/ Australia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"condition\" class=\"_h2_1iy4o_72\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, fleabites, or restoration work. Light crazing through the glossy glaze is age-appropriate and consistent with the piece's vintage origin — it adds authentic character and does not affect structural integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\" class=\"_h2_1iy4o_72\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash only in warm water with mild detergent. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, and sudden temperature changes. Not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42609771642926,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/PatesHandkerchiefVase1_21032f3f-2256-4bf3-b046-914b571937aa.jpg?v=1785657335","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-pates-potteries-handkerchief-vase-mottled-brown-yellow-drip-glaze-sydney-c-1950s","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}