Lucia Ware Dachshund - Black 1

The short history of Lucia Ware reads as follows, “Established in 1946, South African Glazing Company specialised in the making of wall tiles and ceramic electrical insulators.

In 1950, in order to fill extra kiln space, a subsidiary, Boksburg East Potteries, started producing a range of fancy goods. These included Lucia Ware, Joy China and Bepware.

Early works were hand-painted, sometimes hand-thrown and often quite refined. These labour-intensive and costly designs were soon replaced by slip-cast wares, which were loosely decorated and often garishly glazed. For almost two decades, Bepware and Lucia Ware produced medium-priced items such as ashtrays, aquarium ornaments, aviary goods, bookends, vases, faux Delft and souvenir and commemorative items.

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, 10% of their merchandise was exported to the rest of Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Production ceased sometime in the 1960s.”

This is a vintage piece (used or unboxed) and shows normal ware from age or use. Additional photos will happily be provided on request.