Bennetts Magill Pottery is a ceramics company based in Adelaide, South Australia, that was founded in the late 1880s by Charles Bennett. In the early years, Bennetts Magill Pottery produced a range of domestic items such as teapots, jugs, and vases, using both local and imported clay. Their pieces were known for their simple, functional design and high quality.

During World War II, Bennetts Magill Pottery shifted its focus to producing utility wares for the armed forces. This included items such as mess tins, water bottles, and lamp bases, which were used by Australian troops in the Pacific theater.

After the war, Bennetts Magill Pottery returned to producing domestic wares, and began to experiment with new forms and glazes. They developed a range of innovative designs, including the popular "Bennett's Blue" range, which featured a distinctive blue and white glaze.

The company is still in operation and is currently more...

35 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 4 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

Bennett Adelaide, two vases, comprising of a ribbed vase by…

Adelaide and Mashman Vases: Jack Grace Collection

Bennett Adelaide, two vases, comprising of a ribbed vase by Bennett Adelaide, and a twin handled vase by Regal Mashman, depicting a naked woman, and both with mottled multi-colour glaze (2), height 15 cm (tallest). Provenance: The Jack Grace collection

Bennett Adelaide, pair of bookends, stoneware, manufactured by…

Bennett Adelaide Stoneware Bookends with Navy Blue Glaze, 14cm

Bennett Adelaide, pair of bookends, stoneware, manufactured by Bennett Adelaide, with navy blue glaze, with a five tier rounded design, manufacturers incised to rear (2), height 14 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection

Art Nouveau enamel & silver by Murrle, Bennett & Co (1884-c.…

Murrle, Bennett & Co Art Nouveau Enamel Silver Earrings

Art Nouveau enamel & silver by Murrle, Bennett & Co (1884-c.1914). Marked MB Co 950. Approx length 65 mm, minor enamel loss

Two Art Deco Pottery vases. Cornwells of Brunswick in green and…

Two Art Deco Pottery vases. Cornwells of Brunswick in green and yellow drip glaze, and W.C. Bennett Magill, height 13.5 cm (each)

Debra Daley (ed), the 1950s show, (Auckland Art gallery…

Art Exhibition Catalogues and Memoirs

Debra Daley (ed), the 1950s show, (Auckland Art gallery exhibition catalogue); Warwick brown, Sean Chen: Auckland Landmarks (Auckland, 2009); colourful world in the eyes of Sean Chen (2012); the Royal river - works by Fred Graham (signed by the artist);…

Bennett two-handled pottery vase incised 'Bennett, Adelaide' 28…

Adelaide Bennett Incised Two-Handled Pottery Vase

Bennett two-handled pottery vase incised 'Bennett, Adelaide' 28 cm high

R L Hobson 'British Museum handbook of the pottery & porcelain…

Chinese Porcelain: British Museum & Bennett Collection

R L Hobson 'British Museum handbook of the pottery & porcelain of the Far East', 1948 and 'A collection of rare old Chinese porcelains collected by Sir William Bennett K.C.V.O.' exhibition catalogue from Gorer 170 New Bond Street London, 1910, (2).

Bendigo Pottery green and brown glazed vase, two Bendigo…

Mid-20th Century Glazed Pottery Collection

Bendigo Pottery green and brown glazed vase, two Bendigo 'Waverley Ware' blue glazed vases and a Bennett pottery vase, early to mid 20th century, (4 items), the largest 20 cm high

Bennett Pottery miniature koala statue with brown glaze,…

Bennett Pottery Miniature Koala Statue with Brown Glaze

Bennett Pottery miniature koala statue with brown glaze, original foil label 'Bennett Pottery Art Adelaide', 8.5 cm high

Bennett's Pottery mantel vase with mottled glaze, an impressive…

Bennett's 42.5cm Mottled Glaze Mantel Vase

Bennett's Pottery mantel vase with mottled glaze, an impressive 42.5 cm high

A collection of cream earthenware, comprising a blue floral…

Cream Earthenware Collection

A collection of cream earthenware, comprising a blue floral bowl by Victor Greenaway with impressed mark to base, a sparrow dish by Catherine Bennett for Cowra Japanese garden and an earthenware box, the box 8 cm high

Pink Roses Signed Bennett and dated 81 Oil on board. 39 x 29 cm

Bennett's Pink Roses, 1981

Pink Roses Signed Bennett and dated 81 Oil on board. 39 x 29 cm

Three Australian ceramic wall vases, a mottled brown pine cone…

Australian Ceramic Wall Vases, 3 Varieties

Three Australian ceramic wall vases, a mottled brown pine cone example incised 'Bennett Adelaide', another with gum leaves and nuts, and an aquatic example with a crab and seaweed incised 'Gres autumn tones and Russett' to verso. Provenance: The Ruth…

Harvey, Lewis Jarvis 1871-1949, plaster 1/2 bust of an old…

Golden Old Woman Bust by L.J. Harvey

Harvey, Lewis Jarvis 1871-1949, plaster 1/2 bust of an old woman. With gold paint finish. Incised 'L J Harvey, 1944.' Provenance: The artist Allan Waite gift from Rubery and VI Bennett; Cynthia Waite, NSW. Height 25 cm

Pottery frog, green glazed by Bennetts Pottery garden frog,…

Green Glazed Pottery Frog by Bennetts Pottery Garden

Pottery frog, green glazed by Bennetts Pottery garden frog, height 20 cm

Phil Bennett (20th century) Coyote Howling at the moon lamp…

Coyote Moon Lamp by Phil Bennett

Phil Bennett (20th century) Coyote Howling at the moon lamp 1994 painted timber. Provenance: seasons gallery, north Sydney, 1994

Large Australian pottery drip glazed water urn with handle,…

Australian Pottery Drip Glazed Water Urn with Handle

Large Australian pottery drip glazed water urn with handle, John Bennett faint signature to base JB, height 77 cm

Bennett Pottery trough vase with frog

Bennett Pottery Trough Vase with Froggy Friend

Bennett Pottery trough vase with frog

Art Deco Bennett Pottery vase inscribed Bennett Pottery,…

Bennett Pottery Art Deco Vase from Adelaide

Art Deco Bennett Pottery vase inscribed Bennett Pottery, Adelaide to base, height 8 cm approx.

Royal Worcester posy vase and dish, painted with peaches,…

Bennett and Roberts' Royal Worcester Fruit Vase and Dish

Royal Worcester posy vase and dish, painted with peaches, grapes and cherries, signed Bennett and Roberts

Barbara Bennett, (b.1948), tulips of red, Handcoloured etching…

Red Tulips in Handcoloured Etching by Barbara Bennett

Barbara Bennett, (b.1948), tulips of red, Handcoloured etching ed. 12/50, signed lower right, 29 x 19.5 cm

Bennett pottery bowl green glazed, c1900, signed to base…

Green Glazed Bennett Pottery Bowl, c1900, Signed

Bennett pottery bowl green glazed, c1900, signed to base 'Adelaide 2 ', width 20 cm

Bennett vase blue glazed, twin handled, stamped Wc Bennett,…

Blue Glazed Bennett Vase with Twin Handles

Bennett vase blue glazed, twin handled, stamped Wc Bennett, height 13 cm

Graham Bennett, Identity cast bronze, iron & granodiorite stone…

Identity Sculpture

Graham Bennett, Identity cast bronze, iron & granodiorite stone sculpture, signed and dated 2000 to base, 65 cm high overall

Bennett Pottery Five serpentine edge vases incised Bennett,…

Bennett Pottery Serpentine Edge Vases, Set of Five

Bennett Pottery Five serpentine edge vases incised Bennett, Adelaide, the largest 23 cm high

A Bennett Adelaide pottery vase and insert, green and brown…

Adelaide Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze

A Bennett Adelaide pottery vase and insert, green and brown drip glaze. Signed Bennett, Adelaide to base, height 9 cm.

A W.C. Bennett pottery bud vase, blue and green glaze decorated,…

Bennett Pottery Bud Vase, Blue and Green Glaze, 13.5cm

A W.C. Bennett pottery bud vase, blue and green glaze decorated, 13.5 cm high

Bennetts Pottery, Adelaide. A glazed earthenware figure of a…

Bennetts Pottery Kangaroo Figure

Bennetts Pottery, Adelaide. A glazed earthenware figure of a kangaroo, bearing label to base Bennett Pottery Art Adelaide, 15 cm high, 24 cm wide

Bennetts Pottery, Adelaide. A glazed earthenware figure of a…

Bennetts Adelaide Kangaroo Figure

Bennetts Pottery, Adelaide. A glazed earthenware figure of a kangaroo, inscribed to base: Bennetts Adelaide, 13.5 cm high, 24 cm wide

A Bennett Adelaide pottery wall pocket. Height 23 cm

Adelaide Pottery Wall Pocket - 23cm Height

A Bennett Adelaide pottery wall pocket. Height 23 cm

Large Australian pottery double handled vase signed Bennett,…

Bennett's Double-Handled Adelaide Pottery Vase

Large Australian pottery double handled vase signed Bennett, Adelaide

Australian pottery jug by S. Bennett (student of Klytic Pate)

S. Bennett's Australian Pottery Jug

Australian pottery jug by S. Bennett (student of Klytic Pate)

William Rubery Bennett (1893-1987), etching, 1/74, signed lower…

Signed Etching by William Rubery Bennett

William Rubery Bennett (1893-1987), etching, 1/74, signed lower right, 12 cm x 9 cm approx.

Australian pottery large wall vase, signed Bennett Adelaide

Signed Bennett Adelaide Pottery Wall Vase

Australian pottery large wall vase, signed Bennett Adelaide

Australian pottery tall drip glazed two handled vase, signed…

Drip Glazed Two-Handled Vase by Bennett Adelaide

Australian pottery tall drip glazed two handled vase, signed Bennett Adelaide