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Ebay Australia has literally 'opened the door' to Carlton Ware collectors, revolutionizing both availability and price of pieces, whilst offering an enjoyable and social environment for the community to trade.
This guide aims to provide tips on dating pieces according to the back stamp, identifying some of the many popular patterns and how to vary search methods. Also offered is some guidance in sorting out any fake items from the authentic; although thankfully, any reproductions of the original Carlton Ware moulds are few and far between, but never the less still arise on the market.
This guide aims to provide tips on dating pieces according to the back stamp, identifying some of the many popular patterns and how to vary search methods. Also offered is some guidance in sorting out any fake items from the authentic; although thankfully, any reproductions of the original Carlton Ware moulds are few and far between, but never the less still arise on the market.
Good luck with trading!
Dating Pieces
It is quite easy to date Carlton Ware once you are familiar with the time period that certain back stamps were in production. It is important to know which back stamp were in use for certain patterns and years, as it is often found that when pieces are forged there is incorrect back stamps in place.For example, the piece below left bears a variation of the crowned W& R back stamp. Whilst this particular back stamp was registered, it was never actually put into production. Therefore, this item is more than likely a fake.
To the right is a picture of the correct stamp, note the difference in the shape of the crown.
Below is an approximate production timeline, indicating periods when the more popular back stamps were produced.
- W&R - Pre 1930
- Registered Australian design - Post 1935
- No hand painted pattern number - Post WWII
- Rouge Royale - Post WWII
- 'Hand painted' - Post 1950
- 'Handcraft' - Post 1930
Popular Patterns
Carlton Ware made hundreds of patterns and in different colour variations over the many years it was in production.The early embossed range(1930's-1940's) is a highly collected group of patterns and many pieces can be found on Ebay. One of the most expensive of the embossed patterns on the market today is Pink Buttercup with pieces selling for quite large sums; while some other patterns are more affordable to collect such as:
PINK BUTTERCUP
Some of the more affordable lustre pieces for collectors are:
Of course two key factors to always remember when trading is condition & originality.
Always read the description of an item for condition details, as price greatly decreases if any damage is present to the piece. Damage includes any of the following:
- Chips
- Restoration
- Hairline cracks
- Wear (pattern rub)
- Staining
REPRODUCTION CRUETS
GENUINE CRUET SETS
Search Methods
Even though Carlton Ware has it's own category in Pottery & Glass there are some very simple rules to follow when searching, keep to them and you will be sure to unearth some surprises!- Search: CarltonWare as one word.
- Search: Titles & Descriptions by clicking the box under the search bar.
- Search: Specific pattern names that you are looking for. For example:
Helpful Links
Ebay consists of many members that have a vast amount of useful information to offer; so if you ever have any questions about anything at all, the Ebay Community is a wealth of knowledge and support.
Go to the Community page where you can access the Discussion Boards which are a fantastic place to either find out answers, or even just read through for great tips on trading.
Most categories have their own discussion board, click on Collectables & Antiques and this will take you to that board, where there are always well informed people posting and helping!
Finally, don't forget to access other Guides by clicking the link
Guide created: 29/06/06 (updated 08/10/08)
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