Ellis Ceramics was an Australian pottery set up in 1953 by a Czechoslovakian couple, Dasa and Milda Kratochvil, in the backyard of their home in Abbotsford, Melbourne.
Their work is mainly slip-cast earthenware although they did experiment at one stage with stoneware and also made a small variety of wheel-thrown bowls and plates.
Many pieces are hand decorated or carved, some by art students. This makes each piece individual even when produced from the same mold.
THIS LISTING
Base Colour Lime Green, with a Brown drip-glaze finish
Shade Colour Green, Yellow
Shade Material Hand-made in-house from vintage fabric, thanks to Retro Duo. Note the pattern can be displayed in different ways, as per the images.
Dimensions 94cm (37"), tall including the shade.
Wiring Professionally rewired to meet Australian electrical standards, with a switch on the cable. Cable colour is white.
Bulb Fits a standard B22 bayonet light bulb.
Condition Great condition with no major wear that we can see. Note there is a small crack near the base at the reverse, which upon inspection is surface level only and doesn't go right through the ceramic. As per the image.
