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BOWL: WEMBLEY WARE, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE

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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
Width
200 mm
Height or length
50 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Wembly Ware

Statement of significance

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

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