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CUP: WEMBLEY WARE, MAUVE

Wembley Ware
Subcollections
Oral History
Overview

From a collection of ten pieces of utility ware china made by Brisbane and Wunderlich, in the series called Wembley Ware. This plain coloured crockery was used in multi-coloured sets known as 'Harlequin' china.

Mauve breakfast cup 'waisted' in shape.

Base: Marked 'Wembley Quality Ware', with intertwined B&W with a crown (signifies Brisbane and Wunderlich)'.

Historical information

The first pottery on the Subiaco site was Calyx 1921-1941. The Australian Fine China factory is to move to Canning Vale Industrial Park 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-43-2005.77.1
Item type
Objects
Width
90 mm
Height or length
70 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Wembley Ware

Keywords
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Wembley Ware
industry
Australian Fine China
Brisbane & Wunderlich
Statement of significance

History of industry, household equipment of the period. Made in Subiaco by Bristile

Last modified
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
Completeness
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