Type: Trinket Dish / Pin Dish
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Moulded & glazed porcelain
Style: Mid-Century English novelty
Date of Creation: c.1950s–1960s
Features: Hand-glazed, boxed, animal figure, textured basket design
Subject: Puppy / Dog
Region of Origin: England
Material: Porcelain
Size: Approx. 8 cm diameter x 4 cm high
A charming vintage Wade Porcelain “Puppy Dish” No.3, featuring a reclining puppy nestled in a textured basket-style dish. Produced in England during the 1950s–1960s, this delightful novelty piece perfectly captures Wade’s renowned mid-century animal modelling.
This example comes complete in its original Wade box, clearly marked “Puppy Dish No.3 – Made in England”, making it particularly appealing to collectors. The soft, mottled glaze and gentle character expression are classic Wade hallmarks, designed to be both decorative and functional as a pin, trinket, or small keepsake dish.
A wonderfully nostalgic piece that displays beautifully on a dresser, vanity, or collector’s shelf.
Wade Ceramics, founded in 1867 in Stoke-on-Trent, England, became internationally celebrated for its small animal figures and novelty wares throughout the mid-20th century. Wade’s “Whimsies” and animal dishes were especially popular in the post-war period, combining affordability with charm and excellent modelling quality.
The Puppy Dish series forms part of Wade’s broader tradition of domestic animal novelties, often sold individually or as gifts—many now highly collectable, particularly when boxed.
Wade’s animal pieces were so popular that millions were produced, yet boxed examples like this were often discarded—making complete sets with original packaging increasingly scarce today.
Approx. 8 cm diameter
Approx. 4 cm height
Dish: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs
Finish: Clean, glossy glaze with only light dust from long-term storage
Box: Original Wade box present, showing age-related wear and small scuffs consistent with storage
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