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LAMP BASE: WEMBLEY WARE, DHUFISH LAMP BASE

Wembley Ware
1958
Subcollections
Wembley Ware Collection
Overview

Hand painted Wembley Ware china lamp base in shape of large dhufish standing on its tail, mouth open. Opalescent blue/green/ pink glaze. Interior cream glaze. Has hole in base that will take lamp fitting. Has detailed moulding of scales and fins. Base depicts rippling sea water.

Base: On base in black printing 'WEMBLEY' DHUFISH T.V. LAMP APP: No: S_58

Historical information

See 2006.1. The dhufish lamp base was also produced as a vase. It was an immensely popular line with employees and the general public.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2006.9
Item type
Objects
Inscriptions and markings

Wembley Ware

Keywords
Wembley Ware
Brisbane & Wunderlich
Brisbane & Wunderlich
industry
EDWARDS, George Oswell
EDWARDS, George Oswell
Bristile
Australian Fine China
Year
1958
Statement of significance

Historical significance. Example of popular lines of Wembley Ware. Bristile one of very few potteries in Australia.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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