An eye-catching piece of mid-century Australian pottery, this Wembley Ware ashtray features a sculpted bull finished in brilliant gold lustre glaze. The bull stands proudly beside a rectangular trough-shaped ashtray, designed with four cigarette rests.
The glaze is Wembley Ware at its best, with pearly cream tones on the trough contrasting with the richly reflective gold bull. Measuring approx. 17 cm wide, it carries the black stamped Wembley Ware, Perth W.A. mark to the base.
Produced in Perth during the 1950s, Wembley Ware’s novelty ashtrays and figurines have become highly collectible, admired for their bold Australiana themes and decorative glazes.
Details
Maker: Wembley Ware, Perth W.A.
Period: c. 1950s
Material: Ceramic with lustre glaze
Dimensions: 17 cm wide
Features: Golden bull figurine, trough-shaped ashtray with four rests, stamped base mark
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor age wear
A standout Wembley Ware design — rural Australiana with a glamorous mid-century twist.
