Vintage ESSEXWARE Australian ABORIGINAL MOTIF TEA POT circa 1950-1957 Very RARE For Sale

Essexware was produced by English migrants, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon & Irene Dunstan at Gladstone Road, Leura, in the Blue Mountains of Australia in the early to mid 1950s. "Essexware" was coined from Essex, the English county of origin of Irene Dunstan. By 1955 the Dunstans employed 14 craftspeople. These are sought after collectables because of the Aboriginal themes and designs were made before the appropriation of the style of other cultures was rightly criticized, and illegal in the case of outright copying. The Dunstans were both inspired and copied original artwork from the Melbourne Ward's Museum of Natural History. Interest in Aboriginal motifs surged when Queen Elizabeth II toured Australia in 1954. Sadly, in 1957, the pottery was destroyed by fire, and the couple returned to England after the tragedy. Essexware was produced for a very limited time making them highly collectible today.

Sources: Home Beautiful November 1955; Roman Black, 'Old and New Australian Aboriginal Art' (Sydney 1964)

• This listing is for an Essexware Teapot that was in produced for a very short period. It is in very good condition for it's age. There are no cracks, scratches or crazing to the exterior artwork. The interior was probably exposed to hot water in it's hey day as there is glaze crazing in the interior of the pot and very light glaze crazing underneath the tip of the spout. There is a small chip on the lip of the lid (see photos for condition) The artwork and craftsmanship is so beautiful and you can see the love and respect the Dunstans had for the area and culture. The color combination is earthy yet muted and this piece would look lovely in any home.
• Made in Australia circa 1950-1957 ©Essexware
• Dimensions: 5"H x 10"W (spout to handle) x 6"D Weight: 1 lb 2 oz
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