Rare 1950s Midwinter Cascade Atomic Dish
This striking ceramic dish showcases Jessie Tait's iconic "Cascade" pattern for W.R. Midwinter Ltd.'s Stylecraft Fashion Shape range. The design the mid-century atomic-age optimism with bold starbursts in pink, black, turquoise, and gold set against a white ground, hand-painted with gray striations and finished with elegant gold gilt trim.
About the Designer
Jessie Tait was one of Midwinter's most celebrated designers, creating patterns that captured the spirit of post-war British modernism. The Cascade pattern remains highly collectible among mid-century ceramics enthusiasts.
About Midwinter Stylecraft
Midwinter's Stylecraft range was marketed as high-quality Staffordshire semi-porcelain, known for its durability and modern aesthetic. The original range was immensely popular in 1950s Britain and represent the era's embrace of contemporary design. Midwinter reproduced the design in the 1950s.
Specifications
Condition: Vintage condition with chip to underside of rim
Dimensions: 5½ × 5½ × 1¼ inches
Designer: Jessie Tait
Maker: W.R. Midwinter Ltd (marked on base)
Pattern: Cascade
Shape: Stylecraft Fashion Shape
Era: 1950s
Origin: Staffordshire, England