Vintage Carlton Ware Foxglove Leaf Plate - English Pottery 1950s - Registered Design - 24 cm

Decorative and serving plate from the British manufacturer Carlton Ware, part of the Foxglove series. The piece features an organic leaf shape with detailed relief foxglove (Digitalis) flowers.

Item History: Carlton Ware, based in Stoke-on-Trent, pioneered the naturalistic style during the 20th century. The 'Australian Design' mark on the reverse indicates patent registration in Australia, a measure the company implemented from the 1930s to protect its original designs in Commonwealth markets.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1950s.
- Technique: Molded earthenware with relief ribbing and underglaze polychromy.
- Dimensions: 24 cm x 17 cm (9.4 x 6.7 inches).
- Weight: 300 g (10.6 ounces).
- Material: Fine English earthenware.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks, chips, or restorations. The glaze retains its original luster and colors remain vibrant.

Usage and Value: This specimen is a documentary piece for collectors of Mid-Century Modern English pottery or as an accent element in naturalistic style interior decorations.