Wembley Ware was the name given to a range of ceramic figurines and functional items produced between 1946 and 1961 in Perth, Western Australia by H. L. Brisbane and Wunderlich Ltd., whose primary business was the production of baked clay tiles and earthenware items.

The range, titled the "Fancy Ware Range", included Australian flora and fauna - koala, kangaroo, emu, fish etc., Aboriginal figures as well as functional items including vases, ashtrays, plates and bowls.

After the austerity as a result of World War II, there was a ready market for these new, decorative but non-essential items, whihc were sold by both mail order and in department stores..

The now unfashionable ashtray, often mounted with an animal, was a signature piece of Wembley Ware. Made in a variety of sizes and shapes, their range from the plain, circular ashtray to fancy types that were mounted with well, modelled figures or more...

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Wembley Ware set of six plates with fern designs, 22.5 cm…

Wembley Ware set of six plates with fern designs, 22.5 cm diameter

Wembley Ware seagull bowl, impressed factory mark to base, 13…

Wembley Ware seagull bowl, impressed factory mark to base, 13 cm high

Wembley Ware female nude figural Bookend. In lustre glaze.…

Wembley Ware female nude figural Bookend. In lustre glaze. Printed mark to base, height 28 cm

Wembley Ware koala and seal ashtrays, (2 items), factory marks…

Wembley Ware Koala and Seal Ashtrays - Factory Marked

Wembley Ware koala and seal ashtrays, (2 items), factory marks to bases, the larger 9.5 cm high, 14 cm wide

Wembley Ware 'Boomer' kangaroo ashtray, 13 cm high

Wembley Ware 'Boomer' Kangaroo Ashtray - 13cm Height

Wembley Ware 'Boomer' kangaroo ashtray, 13 cm high

Wembley Ware koala ashtray, factory mark to base, 10 cm high,…

Wembley Ware Koala Ashtray with Factory Mark - 10cm x 13cm

Wembley Ware koala ashtray, factory mark to base, 10 cm high, 13 cm wide

Large Wembley Koala figure height 26 cm

Wembley Koala Figure: Adorable 26cm Tall Collectible!

Large Wembley Koala figure height 26 cm

Wembley Ware set of six lustre ware bowls, impressed 'Wembley'…

Set of 6 Wembley Ware Lustre Bowls - 9.5cm high

Wembley Ware set of six lustre ware bowls, impressed 'Wembley' on the bases, 9.5 cm high

Wembley Ware pair figural bookends with green lustre glaze, 28.…

Green Lustre Wembley Ware Figural Bookends

Wembley Ware pair figural bookends with green lustre glaze, 28.5 cm high

Wembley Ware ceramic ashtray with kookaburra and snake…

Wembley Ware Kookaburra & Snake Ceramic Ashtray

Wembley Ware ceramic ashtray with kookaburra and snake decoration black factory mark to base 12.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

Wembley Ware 'Golden Fleece' ceramic ram ashtray impressed…

Wembley Ware Golden Fleece Ram Ashtray

Wembley Ware 'Golden Fleece' ceramic ram ashtray impressed factory mark to base 8 cm high, 14.5 cm wide. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

Wembley Ware ceramic rising fish statue impressed factory mark…

Wembley Ware Ceramic Fish Statue - 16cm High

Wembley Ware ceramic rising fish statue impressed factory mark 16 cm high

Wembley Ware ceramic eagle wall plaque black circular factory…

Black Wembley Ware Eagle Wall Plaque - 35cm High

Wembley Ware ceramic eagle wall plaque black circular factory mark 35 cm high, 33.5 cm wide

Wembley Ware 'Owl' ceramic table lamp base 27 cm high overall

Wembley Ware Owl Table Lamp Base

Wembley Ware 'Owl' ceramic table lamp base 27 cm high overall

Wembley Ware die ashtray and a kangaroo statue, (2 items)…

Wembley Ware Kangaroo Ashtray and Statue Set

Wembley Ware die ashtray and a kangaroo statue, (2 items) circular factory mark to dice the kangaroo 17.5 cm high

Wembley Ware kookaburra, Australia, modelled with bird closely…

Highly Glazed Wembley Ware Kookaburra Watching Prey

Wembley Ware kookaburra, Australia, modelled with bird closely watching his prey (snake), highly glazed Inge example, stamped and incised mark below, height 29 cm, width 21 cm

Wembley Ware magpie, Australia, highly glazed model of magpie,…

Wembley Ware Magpie Sculpture

Wembley Ware magpie, Australia, highly glazed model of magpie, marked below: Aust. Pottery Vx, Wembley Ware 220, remnants of adhesive label, height 19.5 cm, width 36 cm

Wembley Ware, Australia, well modelled figure of a kookaburra…

Kookaburra Ashtray with Snake Clutch

Wembley Ware, Australia, well modelled figure of a kookaburra raised on ashtray clutching a snake, excellent example, height 12 cm

Wembley Ware: Three animal ashtrays, factory and impressed…

Wembley Ware Animal Ashtrays Set

Wembley Ware: Three animal ashtrays, factory and impressed marks to bases, the largest 13.5 cm wide

Wembley Ware Australiana character jug, stamped 'Australian…

Wembley Ware Australiana Olympic Character Jug

Wembley Ware Australiana character jug, stamped 'Australian Native, Wembley Ware, Olympics 1956', 10 cm high, 17 cm wide

Wembley Ware large ceramic koala statue, incised 'Wembley Ware'…

Wembley Ware Ceramic Koala Statue - 27cm

Wembley Ware large ceramic koala statue, incised 'Wembley Ware' with additional black factory mark, 27 cm high

A Wembley Ware kookaburra figurine c.1950, modelled by John…

1950 Wembley Ware Kookaburra Figurine by John Tribe

A Wembley Ware kookaburra figurine c.1950, modelled by John tribe, height 19 cm

Wembley Ware, dog ashtray, impressed circular stamp 'Wembley…

Wembley Ware Dog Ashtray

Wembley Ware, dog ashtray, impressed circular stamp 'Wembley Ware', 9 cm high, 16 cm wide

Wembley Ware, kookaburra statue, impressed circular mark, 30 cm…

Wembley Ware Kookaburra Statue - 30cm Impressed Mark

Wembley Ware, kookaburra statue, impressed circular mark, 30 cm high

Wembley Ware, lizard platter, incised 'Wembley Ware', 27.5 cm…

Wembley Ware Lizard Platter, 27.5 cm

Wembley Ware, lizard platter, incised 'Wembley Ware', 27.5 cm wide

Wembley Ware, rising fish vase, incised 'Wembley Ware', 26 cm…

Rising Fish Vase by Wembley Ware - 26cm High

Wembley Ware, rising fish vase, incised 'Wembley Ware', 26 cm high

Wembley Ware, pair of female nude bookends, circular factory…

Wembley Ware Nude Female Bookends

Wembley Ware, pair of female nude bookends, circular factory mark, 28 cm high

A pair of Wembley Ware hand painted serving plates one…

Wembley Ware Hand Painted Serving Plates

A pair of Wembley Ware hand painted serving plates one depicting a black swan, the other, a spider orchid and leschenaultia. Gilt highlights and a 'Pearlware' finish. 25.5 x 15.5 cm

A Wembley Ware fish vase c.1950s cream ground with lustre style…

Cream Lustre Fish Vase from Wembley Ware (1950s)

A Wembley Ware fish vase c.1950s cream ground with lustre style glaze. Height 27.6 cm

Wembley Ware kangaroo statue, faint factory mark to base plus…

Wembley Ware Kangaroo Statue with Foil Label - 12cm High

Wembley Ware kangaroo statue, faint factory mark to base plus original foil label, 12 cm high, 16 cm wide

Wembley ware lustre fish vase 14 cm from tip to tail.

Lustrous Wembley Ware Fish Vase - 14cm

Wembley ware lustre fish vase 14 cm from tip to tail.

A Wembley ware koala figured lustred porcelain ashtray, circa…

Wembley Ware Lustred Porcelain Koala Ashtray (1940)

A Wembley ware koala figured lustred porcelain ashtray, circa 1940, 13.5 cm diameter

Wembley Ware fish vase, 26 cm high,

Wembley Ware Fish Vase - 26 cm Height

Wembley Ware fish vase, 26 cm high,

Wembley penguin ashtray, 13.5 cm diameter

Wembley Penguin Ashtray, 13.5cm Diameter

Wembley penguin ashtray, 13.5 cm diameter

Wembley Ware, Australian retro black and yellow porcelain vase,…

Retro Wembley Ware Black and Yellow Porcelain Vase

Wembley Ware, Australian retro black and yellow porcelain vase, circa 1950s, impressed mark 'Wembley' with original foil label, 22 cm high

Two Wembley Ware ashtrays 14 cm x 13 cm and 17 cm x 17 cm.

Wembley Ware Ashtrays: Two Sizes for Your Convenience

Two Wembley Ware ashtrays 14 cm x 13 cm and 17 cm x 17 cm.

Wembley Ware kookaburra ashtray

Wembley Ware Kookaburra Ashtray Collectible

Wembley Ware kookaburra ashtray

A Wembley Ware fish vase, c.1950, cream ground with lustre…

Wembley Ware Lustre Fish Vase, c.1950

A Wembley Ware fish vase, c.1950, cream ground with lustre style glaze, height 28 cm

A rare Wembley Ware cat figure mid 20th century impressed stamp…

Mid-century Wembley Ware Cat Figure (11.5 cm)

A rare Wembley Ware cat figure mid 20th century impressed stamp to base, height 11.5 cm

Lustre glazed Wembley Ware horse ashtray

Lustre Horse Ashtray by Wembley Ware

Lustre glazed Wembley Ware horse ashtray

Australian Wembley Ware ashtray with kangaroos

Wembley Ware Kangaroo Ashtray

Australian Wembley Ware ashtray with kangaroos

Australian Wembley Ware Albert Namatjira ashtray

Australian Namatjira Ashtray by Wembley Ware

Australian Wembley Ware Albert Namatjira ashtray

Australian Wembley Ware Albert Namatjira ashtray with pipe

Namatjira Ashtray with Pipe by Wembley Ware Australia

Australian Wembley Ware Albert Namatjira ashtray with pipe

Lustre glazed Wembley Ware dhufish vase

Lustre Dhufish Vase - Wembley Ware

Lustre glazed Wembley Ware dhufish vase

A pair of Wembley ceramic swan form posy vases, lustre, label…

Wembley Lustre Swan Posy Vases with Label, 6cm Height

A pair of Wembley ceramic swan form posy vases, lustre, label to base. Height 6 cm.

A Wembley Ware koala vase, yellow and green glaze with a koala…

Yellow and Green Koala Vase by Wembley Ware

A Wembley Ware koala vase, yellow and green glaze with a koala in a tree, mark to base, height 15.5 cm

Three Australian Wembley ware flying seagulls graduated in size,…

Australian Wembley Ware Flying Seagulls Graduated Set

Three Australian Wembley ware flying seagulls graduated in size, unmarked, height 24 cm approx (largest)

Large Wembley Ware koala, 27 cm (H)

27cm Wembley Ware Koala Figurine

Large Wembley Ware koala, 27 cm (H)

Wembley Ware kookaburra, stamped Wembley to base, height 30 cm

Wembley Ware Kookaburra, 30 cm Height

Wembley Ware kookaburra, stamped Wembley to base, height 30 cm

A Wembley Ware Squirrel dish, mid 20th century height 13.5 cm

Mid 20th Century Wembley Ware Squirrel Dish

A Wembley Ware Squirrel dish, mid 20th century height 13.5 cm

A Wembley Ware kookaburra figure, c.1950's, modelled by John…

Wembley Ware Kookaburra Figure by John Tribe

A Wembley Ware kookaburra figure, c.1950's, modelled by John Tribe height 28.5 cm

Wembley ware seal ashtray Australian pottery. Approx 16 cm wide.

Wembley Ware Seal Ashtray - Australian Pottery

Wembley ware seal ashtray Australian pottery. Approx 16 cm wide.

Wembley Ware ashtray. Applied figure of a bull, pale green…

Green Bull Ashtray with Lustre & Gilt Highlights

Wembley Ware ashtray. Applied figure of a bull, pale green glaze with purple lustre & gilt highlights, diameter 17 cm

A Wembley ware pottery kangaroo and an Australian Studio…

Kangaroo Pottery Pair

A Wembley ware pottery kangaroo and an Australian Studio ceramic kangaroo, 11 cm and 30 cm high

A pair Wembley Ware ceramic crab dishes mid 20th century Makers…

Wembley Ware Crab Dishes, Mid-20th Century

A pair Wembley Ware ceramic crab dishes mid 20th century Makers mark verso base. Diameter 24 cm

A Wembley Ware frog figure mid 20th century impressed mark to…

Mid-century Wembley Ware Frog Figure

A Wembley Ware frog figure mid 20th century impressed mark to base length 23.5 cm, height: 15 cm

A Wembley Ware kookaburra figure, modelled by John Tribe, mid…

Wembley Ware Kookaburra Figure by John Tribe

A Wembley Ware kookaburra figure, modelled by John Tribe, mid 20th century, painted ceramic, impressed 'Tribe' lower with factory marks to base. Height 28.5 cm

i) A Wembley Ware Dhufish vase. Mid 20th century, impressed…

Wembley Ware Vases and Ashtray Collection

i) A Wembley Ware Dhufish vase. Mid 20th century, impressed mark to base. Height 27.5 cm. Ii) A Wembley Ware cockatoo wall pocket vase. Mid 20th century, impressed mark to base. Height 14 cm. Iii) A Wembley Ware Arunta ashtray (AF). Mid 20th century,…

i) A Wembley Ware Dart, fish figure. Mid 20th century,…

Wembley Ware Fish Figures Trio

i) A Wembley Ware Dart, fish figure. Mid 20th century, impressed mark to base. Height 18 cm. Ii) A pair Wembley Ware Bonito, fish figures. Mid 20th century, impressed mark to base, slight AF: one fish fin tip and other fish tail part lacking. Height 15 cm

A Wembley Ware kangaroo figure. Mid 20th century, impressed…

Mid-century Wembley Ware Kangaroo Figure

A Wembley Ware kangaroo figure. Mid 20th century, impressed mark to base. Height 11.5 cm

A Wembley Ware Squirrel platter. Mid 20th century, stamped…

Mid-century Wembley Ware Squirrel Platter

A Wembley Ware Squirrel platter. Mid 20th century, stamped printed mark to base. Diameter 27.8 cm

A Wembley Ware Smoking cat head Ashtrays. Black glaze. (2)

Pair of Black Wembley Ware Smoking Cat Ashtrays

A Wembley Ware Smoking cat head Ashtrays. Black glaze. (2)

An unusual colour, West Australian Wembley Ware kookaburra…

Wembley Ware Kookaburra Figure

An unusual colour, West Australian Wembley Ware kookaburra figure, c.1950's, manufactured Perth, modelled by John Tribe, painted and glazed ceramic stamped with printed Wembley Ware mark to base. Height 29 cm

Wembley Ware wall pocket in the form of a yellow crested…

Yellow Crested Cockatoo Wall Pocket by Wembley Ware

Wembley Ware wall pocket in the form of a yellow crested cockatoo resting on gumtree branch, incised to underside 'Wembley Ware', length 13.5 cm

Pair of Wembley Ware lady bookends

Wembley Ware Lady Bookends

Pair of Wembley Ware lady bookends

Australian Wembley Ware cow ashtray,

Wembley Ware Cow Ashtray from Australia

Australian Wembley Ware cow ashtray,

Wembley Ware Budgie ashtray

Budgie Ashtray by Wembley Ware

Wembley Ware Budgie ashtray

Wembley Ware golden Fleece ram ashtray

Golden Fleece Ram Ashtray by Wembley Ware

Wembley Ware golden Fleece ram ashtray

Red lacquer plate, Wembley Ware bull ashtray, brush pot and…

Red Lacquer Plate and Ceramic Decor Set

Red lacquer plate, Wembley Ware bull ashtray, brush pot and celadon vase, 21 cm highand shorter (4)

Wembley Ware lustre koala ashtray

Wembley Ware Koala Ashtray with Lustre Finish

Wembley Ware lustre koala ashtray

Australian pottery Wembley Ware ash tray with gilt figure of a…

Wembley Ware Bull Gilt Ash Tray

Australian pottery Wembley Ware ash tray with gilt figure of a bull, 8 cm high approx

Wembley Ware: Pair of 'Surfer' dishes in red costumes. Height 7…

Red Surfer Dishes by Wembley Ware

Wembley Ware: Pair of 'Surfer' dishes in red costumes. Height 7 cm, width 12 cm

Australian ceramics including, Raynham vase, Wembley ashtrays…

Australian Ceramics Collection: Raynham Vase, Wembley Ashtrays, and More

Australian ceramics including, Raynham vase, Wembley ashtrays and others (6)