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BOWL: WEMBLEY WARE, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE

Wembly Ware
Subcollections
Wembley Ware Collection
Overview

White crested china bowl made in Subiaco by Wembley Ware, heavy duty utility ware. White bowl with RAAF crest on the front. Symbol of a crown atop a flying eagle.
Base: Trademarked 'Wembley Ware, Made in Australia' in blue with a blue crown and intertwined 'B&W'.

Historical information

The first pottery on the Subiaco site was Calyx Pottery, 1921 - 1941, followed by Bristile. The company was re-named Australian Fine China in 1992 and will move from Subiaco to Canning Vale in 2006.
Owned by Mary Alice Beard owner occupier of house at 6 Union Street Subiaco. House purchased by Mrs Beard c1960

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2005.76.2
Item type
Objects
Width
200 mm
Height or length
50 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Wembly Ware

Keywords
Wembley Ware
Military Associations
RAAF
Union Street [6], Subiaco
BEARD, Mary Alice
Statement of significance

Historical significance, made in Subiaco, industrial history, history of institutional china

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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