MCP (Modern Ceramic Products) commenced production in Redfern, Sydney in 1946. The company was founded by Tom and Jean Mingay, who had previously worked in the pottery industry in England.

The company produced a range of high-quality ceramic products, including vases, bowls, and figurines. The company was known for its innovative designs and use of new production techniques, such as slip-casting and the use of modern glazes. In the 1950s/early 1960s, MCP produced a large range of Disney cartoon figures under licence from Disney. Some were based on American designs, others were created by MCP. The pottery also produced a range of figurines, which were highly detailed and often featured animals and birds. These figurines were also very popular and are now considered highly collectible.

Despite its success, MCP Mingay closed its doors in 1957 due to increasing competition from imported ceramics and a lack of investment more...

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A Mingay, England white porcelain twin handled urn, height 26 cm

Mingay White Porcelain Twin Handled Urn, England, 26 cm

A Mingay, England white porcelain twin handled urn, height 26 cm

Orpheus Arfaras (1909-1995). Rare bowl, c. 1949-1956, made at…

Rare Hand-Painted Bowl by Orpheus Arfaras, Modern Ceramic Products

Orpheus Arfaras (1909-1995). Rare bowl, c. 1949-1956, made at Modern Ceramic Products, by Orpheus Arfaras, hand painted with sgraffito and fossil pattern, manufacturers and artist's signature hand painted to underside, height 10 cm diameter 26 cm.…

Mingay Art Ware, Art Deco wall mount vase, c.1946, slip-cast…

Art Deco wall mount vase with dancing female figure

Mingay Art Ware, Art Deco wall mount vase, c.1946, slip-cast earthenware, made by Modern Ceramic Products, depicting a modelled dancing female figure, with blue glaze, and two circular cut-outs to the rear, factory label near base, height 20 cm.…

Australian Disney MCP pottery kitten figurine 'Figaro',with…

Disney Figaro Kitten Pottery Figurine 9cm w/ Sticker

Australian Disney MCP pottery kitten figurine 'Figaro',with original sticker, height 9 cm

Pair Australian MCP Pottery shoe vases height 7 cm, each.

Australian MCP Pottery Pair of Shoe Vases

Pair Australian MCP Pottery shoe vases height 7 cm, each.

Two Australian pottery vases, the first by MCP Sydney, baluster…

Australian Pottery Vases by MCP Sydney and Pates Potteries

Two Australian pottery vases, the first by MCP Sydney, baluster form with everted rim and moulded fern pattern, impressed mark to base, 1948-1962, height 23 cm. The second by Pates Potteries Sydney, printed mark to base. Height 24 cm. (2)

Disney MCP ceramic 'Bambi' figure standing figure, with…

Disney Bambi Ceramic Figure with Butterfly Tail

Disney MCP ceramic 'Bambi' figure standing figure, with butterfly to tail, with original label, marked: 'Modern Ceramic Products, Sydney,' height 16.5 cm. Chip to one ear.

MCP (Mingay Pottery), Art Deco vase with Burgundy glaze,…

Burgundy Art Deco Vase by MCP Pottery

MCP (Mingay Pottery), Art Deco vase with Burgundy glaze, circular factory mark to base, 22 cm high, 25 cm wide

Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Made in Australia by Modern Ceramic…

Australian-made Tweedledum and Tweedledee ceramic figurines

Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Made in Australia by Modern Ceramic Products (2). 14 cm x 9 cm

The three Caballeros, painted and glazed ceramic…

Ceramic Figurines: Three Caballeros and Joe Carioca

The three Caballeros, painted and glazed ceramic anthropomorphic figurines of 'Panchito Pistoles' the Mexican rooster stamped 'W93', 'Italy' on base, height 20 cm, plus the 'Joe Carioca' parrot character made by Modern Ceramic Products of Sydney, with the…

Dumbo, painted and glazed ceramic figurines (2), the larger…

Dumbo Ceramic Figurines by Modern Ceramic Products

Dumbo, painted and glazed ceramic figurines (2), the larger depicting 'Dumbo looking upwards', by Modern Ceramic Products (Sydney), both with MCP foil stickers intact; c. Late 1940s, larger piece 11 cm tall. (2)

Bambi, painted and glazed ceramic figurines with 'Thumper' the…

Ceramic Bambi Figurines with Thumper and Flower Characters

Bambi, painted and glazed ceramic figurines with 'Thumper' the rabbit (2), 'Flower' the skunk (2) plus Flower's mother; all likely made by Modern Ceramic Products (Sydney), one of the Thumper's retaining the MCP foil sticker, c.1930s, tallest 10 cm (5).

Alice in Wonderland, painted and glazed ceramic figurines of…

Alice in Wonderland Ceramic Figurines

Alice in Wonderland, painted and glazed ceramic figurines of 'The Mad Hatter', 'White Rabbit' by Modern Ceramic Products (Sydney), the latter retaining the MCP foil sticker, c. Late 1940s, tallest 14 cm. (2)

Australian vintage Snow white vase probably MCP

Vintage Snow White Vase from Australia (7 words)

Australian vintage Snow white vase probably MCP

Two Australian MCP Disney figures Bongo and Lulu-belle

Australian Disney Duo: Bongo and Lulu-belle

Two Australian MCP Disney figures Bongo and Lulu-belle

Australian MCP Gus the mouse figure

Australian Mouse Figure: Meet MCP Gus!

Australian MCP Gus the mouse figure

Australian MCP Flower figure the skunk

Aussie Skunk MCP Flower Figure

Australian MCP Flower figure the skunk

Large wall plate 'Achilles and Ajax' by Sydney artist Orpheus…

"Achilles and Ajax" Wall Plate by Orpheus Arfaras

Large wall plate 'Achilles and Ajax' by Sydney artist Orpheus Arfaras by Modern Ceramic Products, Sydney

Wall plaque mid 20th century, 1940s, Australian MCP ceramic in…

MCP Greek-style Wall Plaque by Orpheus Arfaras

Wall plaque mid 20th century, 1940s, Australian MCP ceramic in the ancient Greek style, handmade & painted by Orpheus Arfaras, black painted factory back mark, Modern Ceramic Products, Sydney, signed, diameter 35.5 cm

Two handled amphora mid 20th century, 1940s, Australian MCP…

Greek-style Handmade Amphora by Orpheus Arfaras

Two handled amphora mid 20th century, 1940s, Australian MCP ceramic, decorated in the ancient Greek style, handmade & painted by Orpheus Arfaras, black painted factory base mark, Modern Ceramic Products, Sydney, signed, height 33 cm

Three graduated 1950's MCP Mingay pottery ducks

1950s MCP Mingay Pottery Graduated Duck Trio

Three graduated 1950's MCP Mingay pottery ducks

An MCP Art Deco wall pocket

Art Deco Wall Pocket

An MCP Art Deco wall pocket

MCP pottery slip cast squirrel, stamped A-10, 'Modern Ceramic…

MCP Squirrel Pottery Figurine - 14cm Height

MCP pottery slip cast squirrel, stamped A-10, 'Modern Ceramic Products', height 14 cm

MCP figure Bambi by Modern Ceramic Products, height 17 cm

17 cm Bambi Figurine by Modern Ceramic Products

MCP figure Bambi by Modern Ceramic Products, height 17 cm

Australian Pottery MCP 'Thumper' vase

MCP 'Thumper' Australian Pottery Vase

Australian Pottery MCP 'Thumper' vase

A MCP Sydney pottery pink and green drip glaze vase, on foot,…

Pink and Green Drip Glaze Pottery Vase with Foot

A MCP Sydney pottery pink and green drip glaze vase, on foot, height 16 cm

A Hardy Bros suede writing case with fitted interior, made in…

Hardy Bros Suede Writing Case with Fitted Interior

A Hardy Bros suede writing case with fitted interior, made in England, initialled S MCP.

Two MCP Australian pottery dancer vases 1950s, green vase has…

MCP Australian Pottery Dancer Vases - 1950s

Two MCP Australian pottery dancer vases 1950s, green vase has chips to base, 23 cm high (tallest) approx.

Seven MCP Sydney pottery pieces including 3 trough vases

Sydney Pottery Collection: 7 Pieces with Trough Vases

Seven MCP Sydney pottery pieces including 3 trough vases

Two Mingay Ware Australian pottery trough vases decorated with…

Mingay Ware Rabbit Trough Vases

Two Mingay Ware Australian pottery trough vases decorated with rabbit ends

Art Deco MCP pottery circular vase with dancer motif

Dancer Deco Vase

Art Deco MCP pottery circular vase with dancer motif

MCP Australian pottery vase. Green glaze, embossed dancer…

Green Glazed MCP Pottery Vase with Dancer Design

MCP Australian pottery vase. Green glaze, embossed dancer design. Height 23 cm

A near pair of Australian pottery wall pockets by MCP Sydney (2)

MCP Sydney Pottery Wall Pockets (Pair)

A near pair of Australian pottery wall pockets by MCP Sydney (2)