Bosley Ware was a ceramics company that operated in Mitcham, South Australia during the 1930s and 1940s. The company was founded by Thomas George Bosley, who came from a long line of potters, He started his own pottery in the garden behind his home in 1932, and named the business “Bosley Ware Pottery”.

Bosley Ware produced a range of ceramic items, including vases, bowls, and jugs, that were sold throughout Australia. The company was particularly known for its hand-painted designs, which often featured Australian flora and fauna. Some of the most popular designs included gum nuts, wattles, and kookaburras.
The company's ceramics were often marked with the "Bosley Ware" stamp, as well as the words "Mitcham, S.A." or "South Australia". Many pieces also had individual artist's initials or signatures.
Bosley pottery remained in production up until 1964 when it more...
The company's work is represented in the collections of the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

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Bosley Ware, large Pottery jardiniere, of rectangular form,…

Bosley Ware Ribbed Jardiniere with Green Glaze, Jack Grace Collection

Bosley Ware, large Pottery jardiniere, of rectangular form, with ribbed body, with green glaze, impressed manufacturers mark to underside, height 11 cm width 32 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection

Bosley Ware, jug and mug, comprising of a jug with an elongated…

Green Glazed Jug and Mug Set by Bosley Ware

Bosley Ware, jug and mug, comprising of a jug with an elongated neck and ribbed body, and a mug with leaf detail to handle, both green glazed, impressed manufacturers mark to underside, minor repair to jug handle (A/F) (2), height 24 cm (jug); height 12.5…

Bosley Ware, jardiniere, of triangular form with rounded edges,…

Triangular Jardiniere with Yellow Roses and Scroll Arms

Bosley Ware, jardiniere, of triangular form with rounded edges, decorated with applied high relief yellow roses with stem and leaves, and twin scrolls arms, glazed in mottled green, brown and cream, height 16 cm width 34 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace…

Bosley Ware, large basket vase, earthenware, of footed circular…

Bosley Ware Large Basket Vase with Yellow Roses Design

Bosley Ware, large basket vase, earthenware, of footed circular form, decorated with applied yellow roses, stems, and leaves, with incised scrolls, in pale yellow, green, and brown glaze, height 41 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection

Bosley Ware, two seated Bullfrogs, slip-cast earthenware, with…

Seated Bullfrogs Earthenware with Green Glaze, Set of Two

Bosley Ware, two seated Bullfrogs, slip-cast earthenware, with green glaze, one with impressed circular motif across its body, one with minor repair near base (A/F) (2), height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection

Bosley Ware, owl and a rare lion, slip-cast earthenware, with…

Bosley Ware Owl and Lion Earthenware Set

Bosley Ware, owl and a rare lion, slip-cast earthenware, with an owl with impressed feather pattern to the body, and purple brown, cream and yellow glaze, and a lion, with golden brown glaze, impressed manufacturers mark to underside, minor chip to owl…

Bosley Ware, three plates, earthenware, comprising of two…

Earthenware Plates Commemorating Historical Events, Manufacturer's Mark Impressed

Bosley Ware, three plates, earthenware, comprising of two plates reading in high relief 'S.A Centenary 1836-1936', and one plate inscribed 'Coronation of the King, Westminster Abbey, May, 1937', each impressed manufacturers mark to underside (3), diameter…

Bosley Ware, wall pocket vase, of folding triangular form, with…

Bosley Ware Kangaroo Wall Pocket Vase

Bosley Ware, wall pocket vase, of folding triangular form, with speckled glaze in brown, green, blue, and yellow, decorated with an applied high relief kangaroo, small circular cut-out to rear, minor chip to kangaroo nose (A/F), height 14 cm. Provenance:…

Bosley green glazed pottery bowl, impressed stamp to base, 10…

Bosley green glazed pottery bowl, impressed stamp to base, 10 cm high, 25 cm diameter

Bosley pottery koala statue, 22 cm high, 26 cm wide.

Bosley pottery koala statue, 22 cm high, 26 cm wide.

Bosley (attributed) unusual green glazed stylized art deco…

Bosley (attributed) unusual green glazed stylized art deco pottery tankard in the manner of Klytie Pate, 12 cm high

Bosley green glazed pottery frog, 21 cm high

Bosley green glazed pottery frog, 21 cm high

Bosley Ware vase diameter 23 cm, incised Bosley Ware Mitcham S.…

Bosley Ware Mitcham S. Aus Vase with Rim Chips

Bosley Ware vase diameter 23 cm, incised Bosley Ware Mitcham S. Aus, small chips to rim

Bosley pottery, SA cylindrical green vase marked Bosley ware…

Bosley Green Vase, 18cm Height

Bosley pottery, SA cylindrical green vase marked Bosley ware Mitcham, height 18 cm

Bosley Pottery, SA musical jug height 17 cm

Bosley SA Musical Jug - 17cm Height

Bosley Pottery, SA musical jug height 17 cm

Two Bosley Pottery, SA figurines height 20 cm

Bosley Pottery Figurines - 20cm Height

Two Bosley Pottery, SA figurines height 20 cm

Bosley pottery, SA Squat green vase marked Bosley ware Mitcham…

Bosley Pottery SA Green Vase (8.5cm)

Bosley pottery, SA Squat green vase marked Bosley ware Mitcham South Australia 88, height 8.5 cm

Bosley pottery koala statue, 24 cm high, 27 cm wide

Bosley Pottery Koala Statue - 24cm x 27cm

Bosley pottery koala statue, 24 cm high, 27 cm wide

Bosley Ware pottery tankard, South Australian pottery oversize…

Bosley Ware Oversize Two-Tone Pottery Tankard

Bosley Ware pottery tankard, South Australian pottery oversize mug with unusual two colour glaze finish (slight glaze losses to top rim)

Bosley Pottery vase, blue glaze ribbed design, signed to base,…

Blue Ribbed Bosley Pottery Vase, Signed (14.5 cm)

Bosley Pottery vase, blue glaze ribbed design, signed to base, height 14.5 cm

Bosley Ware, Australia, kookaburra figure highly glazed in…

Highly Glazed Kookaburra Figurine by Bosley Ware Australia

Bosley Ware, Australia, kookaburra figure highly glazed in traditional Bosley lustre, not marked, height 22 cm, length 30 cm

Bosley pottery koala statue, 24 cm high, 24 cm wide

Bosley Pottery Koala Statue, 24cm

Bosley pottery koala statue, 24 cm high, 24 cm wide

Bosley pottery kookaburra statue, a??18 cm high, 26 cm wide

Bosley Pottery Kookaburra Statue - 18cm x 26cm

Bosley pottery kookaburra statue, a??18 cm high, 26 cm wide

Bosley pottery squirrel statue, a??27 cm high, 20 cm wide

Bosley Pottery Squirrel Statue - 27cm High

Bosley pottery squirrel statue, a??27 cm high, 20 cm wide

Bosley pottery frog statue, 21 cm high

Bosley Frog Statue - 21cm

Bosley pottery frog statue, 21 cm high

Bosley Pottery, a green and yellow glazed earthenware frog, 16.…

Green and Yellow Glazed Frog by Bosley Pottery

Bosley Pottery, a green and yellow glazed earthenware frog, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: Hurnall's Antiques & decorative Arts catalogue, no.16

Large Bosley Ware green glazed pottery vase with impressed mark…

Bosley Ware Green Pottery Vase - 44.5 cm High

Large Bosley Ware green glazed pottery vase with impressed mark to base Bosley Ware Mitcham, S. Aust, 44.5 cm high

Bosley Ware pottery owl statue, ?26 cm high

Bosley Ware Owl Statue - 26 cm

Bosley Ware pottery owl statue, ?26 cm high

Bosley Ware pottery squirrel, 26.5 cm high

Bosley Ware Squirrel Pottery - 26.5cm High

Bosley Ware pottery squirrel, 26.5 cm high

Bosley Pottery dog door stop, South Australian origin, 15.5 cm…

Bosley Pottery Dog Door Stop - SA Origin

Bosley Pottery dog door stop, South Australian origin, 15.5 cm high, 30 cm long

A pair of Bosley ware bookends, each modelled in gothic style,…

Gothic Bosley Ware Bookends with High Gloss Glaze

A pair of Bosley ware bookends, each modelled in gothic style, with yellow, emerald, and chocolate sponge high gloss glaze, Mitcham, South Australia 1933-1946, 13 cm high, 9 cm wide, 10 cm deep

A pair of Bosley ware bookends, each of Fleur-de-lis style form…

Bosley Ware Fleur-de-lis Bookends with Gum Nuts and Leaves

A pair of Bosley ware bookends, each of Fleur-de-lis style form with gum nuts and gum leaves, with apple green, yellow, chocolate and tan gloss glaze, maker's initials to base, Mitcham South Australia 1933-1946, 17 cm high, 14 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Vase, pottery by Bosley, stamped, height 14 cm

Bosley Pottery Vase, 14 cm Height, Stamped

Vase, pottery by Bosley, stamped, height 14 cm

Ewer, twin handled blue glazed jug by Bosley, height 19 cm

Bosley Blue Glazed Twin-Handled Ewer, 19cm Height

Ewer, twin handled blue glazed jug by Bosley, height 19 cm

Vase, green ribbed pottery by Bosley, stamped, height 12 cm

Bosley Green Ribbed Pottery Vase, 12 cm Height

Vase, green ribbed pottery by Bosley, stamped, height 12 cm

Bosley, coil vase, frog figural feet, Unstamped, some (a/f:…

Frog-Footed Coil Vase with Rim Chip (Unstamped)

Bosley, coil vase, frog figural feet, Unstamped, some (a/f: chip to rim and frogs)

Vase, ribbed pottery by Bosley, height 18 cm

Bosley's Ribbed Pottery Vase (18 cm)

Vase, ribbed pottery by Bosley, height 18 cm

Wall pocket, pottery by Bosley, marked to rear, includes insert,…

Bosley Pottery Wall Pocket with Insert, 25cm Width

Wall pocket, pottery by Bosley, marked to rear, includes insert, width: 25 cm

Pot, Bosley Ware, Mitcham South Australia, double stamped,…

Double-stamped Pot with Frilled Edge and Tiny Chips

Pot, Bosley Ware, Mitcham South Australia, double stamped, frilled edge, couple of tiny chips to rim, height 13.5 cm

Bosley jug, two toned, green and amber, not marked, some small…

Two-toned Bosley jug with small rim chips

Bosley jug, two toned, green and amber, not marked, some small Chipping to rim

Bosley planter, applied decorated with frog, green glazed, frog…

Green Glazed Frog Bosley Planter with Double Stamped Handles

Bosley planter, applied decorated with frog, green glazed, frog and vase, both double stamped handled, (some a/f), 14 x 16 x 17 cm

Bosley candlestick, Art Deco styled yellow glaze squat, signed…

Yellow Art Deco Bosley Candlestick

Bosley candlestick, Art Deco styled yellow glaze squat, signed Bosley Mitcham, height 37.4 cm

Pottery frog, green glazed by Bosley, height 18 cm

Green Glazed Bosley Pottery Frog (18cm)

Pottery frog, green glazed by Bosley, height 18 cm

Pigeon figure, slipcast pottery by Bosley, height 17 cm

Bosley's Slipcast Pigeon Figurine - 17cm

Pigeon figure, slipcast pottery by Bosley, height 17 cm

Bosley bookends, pair of Unstamped applied decoration, Step…

Green Glazed Bosley Bookends with Applied Decoration

Bosley bookends, pair of Unstamped applied decoration, Step bookends green glazed, small chip to one, height 14 cm

Bosley jug, green glazed ewer, Unstamped, height 21 cm

Green Glazed Bosley Jug - Unstamped - 21cm Height

Bosley jug, green glazed ewer, Unstamped, height 21 cm

Bosley candlesticks, pair of Bosley earthenware candlesticks in…

Art Deco Bosley Ware Candlesticks, Pair

Bosley candlesticks, pair of Bosley earthenware candlesticks in Art Deco style, both marked Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, height 15 cm

Bosley, applied decorated earthenware jug, snake handled…

Bosleyware SA Decorated Earthenware Jug with Snake Handle

Bosley, applied decorated earthenware jug, snake handled stamped Bosleyware SA (a/f), height 16.5 cm

Bosley gnome, standing proud, blue

Proud Blue Bosley Gnome

Bosley gnome, standing proud, blue

Bosley frog, yellow and green glazed, double stamp to underside,…

Bosley Frog Yellow and Green Glazed Pottery

Bosley frog, yellow and green glazed, double stamp to underside, Bosley's Mitcham South Australia, height 14 cm

Bosley kookaburra, brown, green and yellow glazed, not marked,…

Glazed Bosley Kookaburra Figurine - 19 cm

Bosley kookaburra, brown, green and yellow glazed, not marked, height 19 cm

Bosley parrot, green, brown and yellow glaze with blue…

Bosley Parrot: Colorful Ceramic Statue

Bosley parrot, green, brown and yellow glaze with blue highlights, not marked, height 27.5 cm

Bosley mug, Art Deco styled yellow glazed, stamped Bosleyware

Yellow Art Deco Bosleyware Mug

Bosley mug, Art Deco styled yellow glazed, stamped Bosleyware

Whistling boy, Bosley Ware glazed blue, green, brown, blue and…

Bosley Ware Whistling Boy Figurine

Whistling boy, Bosley Ware glazed blue, green, brown, blue and yellow with painted hat (factory) - stamped in front of feet to base, height 54 cm

Bosley Buddha, green glazed stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham, South…

Green Glazed Bosley Buddha Figurine

Bosley Buddha, green glazed stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham, South Australia to rear, height 14 cm

Bosley door stop, green glazed, double stamped Bosley Ware…

Green Glazed Bosley Door Stop from Australia

Bosley door stop, green glazed, double stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, (professional repairs to top and front), height 20 cm

Bosley rabbit, yellow and green glazed, minor chips to base at…

Yellow and Green Glazed Bosley Rabbit Figurine (26cm)

Bosley rabbit, yellow and green glazed, minor chips to base at rear, Unstamped, height 26 cm

Bosley figure, Billy can, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South…

Bosley Ware Billy Can with Professional Repair

Bosley figure, Billy can, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, height 11 cm (Professional repair to handle)

Owl, Bosley, pottery figure, brown & yellow glaze, height 20 cm

Bosley Owl Pottery Figure in Brown and Yellow Glaze

Owl, Bosley, pottery figure, brown & yellow glaze, height 20 cm

Bosley owl, brown and yellow glazed, stamped to base, Bosley…

Bosley Owl Figurine, South Australia

Bosley owl, brown and yellow glazed, stamped to base, Bosley Mitcham South Australia, height 20 cm

'I thought I Knew all the dogs in town', dog Candleholder…

Bosley Ware Candleholder with Dog Stamp

'I thought I Knew all the dogs in town', dog Candleholder stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia

Bosley dog, sitting dog, pottery by Bosley stamped Bosley Ware…

Bosley Ware Pottery Sitting Dog

Bosley dog, sitting dog, pottery by Bosley stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia to base, height 18 cm

Bosley Pottery, mounted pigeon, Unstamped, height 17 cm

Bosley Pottery Mounted Pigeon, 17cm

Bosley Pottery, mounted pigeon, Unstamped, height 17 cm

Bosley rabbit, blue glazed, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham, South…

Blue Glazed Bosley Rabbit Figurine

Bosley rabbit, blue glazed, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham, South Australia to base, height 11 cm

Green glazed Bosley koala and baby, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham…

Bosley Ware Green Glazed Koala with Baby

Green glazed Bosley koala and baby, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia and Bosley to small koala, height 10 cm

Bosley vase, green glazed sitting on 4 frog feet, height 23 cm,…

Green Bosley Vase with Frog Feet

Bosley vase, green glazed sitting on 4 frog feet, height 23 cm, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia

Bosley bust, Beethoven, green and brown glazed stamped Bosley…

Bosley Ware Beethoven Bust

Bosley bust, Beethoven, green and brown glazed stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, height 20 cm

Bosley lion, South Australian Centenary Ware, 1836 - 1936,…

SA Centenary Bosley Lion Pottery

Bosley lion, South Australian Centenary Ware, 1836 - 1936, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, and SA Centenary

Bosley frogs, pair of unmarked Bosley Australian Pottery, salt…

Bosley Frog Salt & Pepper Shakers

Bosley frogs, pair of unmarked Bosley Australian Pottery, salt & peppers

Bosley frog, yellow breast, brown eyes, stamped Bosley Ware…

Bosley Frog Figurine - Mitcham, Australia

Bosley frog, yellow breast, brown eyes, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, height 20 cm

Bosley Ware Mitcham, Mac Robertsons Freddo Frog

Famous Australian Chocolates: Bosley and Freddo Frog

Bosley Ware Mitcham, Mac Robertsons Freddo Frog

Bosley frogs, two miniature, not stamped green glaze, height 2…

Pair of Bosley Miniature Green Glaze Frogs

Bosley frogs, two miniature, not stamped green glaze, height 2 cm and 3.5 cm

Bosley frog, green breast, Bosley stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham…

Bosley Ware Green Frog Vase

Bosley frog, green breast, Bosley stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia, height 13 cm

Bosley gnome, fisherman, blue, green, yellow and brown glazed,…

Colorful Bosley Gnome Fisherman Figurine

Bosley gnome, fisherman, blue, green, yellow and brown glazed, Unstamped

Bosley vases, two green earthenware vases by Bosley Pottery…

Pair of Bosley Pottery Green Earthenware Vases

Bosley vases, two green earthenware vases by Bosley Pottery Mitcham, Ra & Hs stamped to one, one (a/f: repaired chip to rim), height 17 cm

Bosley plate, SA Centenary 1836 - 1936, stamped Bosley Ware…

Bosley Centenary Plate from Mitcham, SA

Bosley plate, SA Centenary 1836 - 1936, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham South Australia

Plate, Bosley Westminster Abbey, Coronation of the King, May…

Bosley's Westminster Abbey Coronation Plate (1937)

Plate, Bosley Westminster Abbey, Coronation of the King, May 1937, diameter 23 cm

Bosley vase, mottled finish wall pocket by Bosley, stamped…

Bosley Ware Mottled Finish Wall Pocket Vase

Bosley vase, mottled finish wall pocket by Bosley, stamped Bosley Ware Mitcham, height 11.5 cm

Bosley Ware 'Grapevine' pattern plate

Bosley Ware Grapevine Plate

Bosley Ware 'Grapevine' pattern plate

A Bosley brown owl

Bosley: The Wise Brown Owl

A Bosley brown owl

Bosley Ware trough vase and frog. Green glazed vase raised on 4…

Green Bosley Ware Trough Vase with Frog

Bosley Ware trough vase and frog. Green glazed vase raised on 4 low feet. Vase and frog impressed 'Bosley Ware.' several minor glaze chips, height 10.5 cm length 25 cm depth 10 cm

Bosley Pottery owl statue, South Australia, 27 cm high

Bosley Pottery Owl Statue from South Australia

Bosley Pottery owl statue, South Australia, 27 cm high

Bosley plate SA Centenary plate, mottled glaze, (a/f: slight…

Bosley SA Centenary Plate, 22 cm Diameter, Mottled Glaze

Bosley plate SA Centenary plate, mottled glaze, (a/f: slight chip to back), diameter 22 cm

Bosley pottery gnome Bosley pottery, restoration to base,…

Restored Bosley Pottery Gnome, 62cm Height

Bosley pottery gnome Bosley pottery, restoration to base, height 62 cm

Bosley musical pottery jug c1930 with single handle, wind up…

Musical Bosley Pottery Jug with Unique Glaze

Bosley musical pottery jug c1930 with single handle, wind up musical base, green, blue and brown glaze, height 17 cm

Bosley pottery gnome with umbrella. Repair to edge of base,…

Bosley Gnome with Umbrella - 51cm Height, Base Repair

Bosley pottery gnome with umbrella. Repair to edge of base, height 51 cm

Wall plate, Coronation of the King May 1937, Bosley pottery,…

Coronation Wall Plate, Bosley Pottery, 1937

Wall plate, Coronation of the King May 1937, Bosley pottery, stamped to base, diameter 22 cm

Bosley Ware large pottery jug

Vintage Bosley Ware Pottery Jug

Bosley Ware large pottery jug

Australian pottery pigeon by Bosley (unmarked)

Bosley's Unmarked Australian Pottery Pigeon

Australian pottery pigeon by Bosley (unmarked)

Large Australian pottery planter by Bosley (marked to base)…

Bosley Pottery Planter with Grapes and Swags

Large Australian pottery planter by Bosley (marked to base) with applied swags and grapes

Bosley pottery dish on foot (A/F

Bosley Pottery Footed Dish - A/F

Bosley pottery dish on foot (A/F

Bosley Ware A tall green glazed cylindrical vase impressed…

Tall Green Bosley Ware Vase from Mitcham, S Aus

Bosley Ware A tall green glazed cylindrical vase impressed Bosley ware, Mitcham, S Aus, 34.5 cm high

Bosley Pottery rabbit, mounted on concrete plinth, Rabbit: 24…

Bosley Rabbit on Concrete Plinth

Bosley Pottery rabbit, mounted on concrete plinth, Rabbit: 24 cm high, 28 cm long. Provenance: Hurnall Collection (from the collector's garden)

Pair of Australian green pottery vases, stamped R.A. & H.S.…

Green Bosley Ware Vases from Australia

Pair of Australian green pottery vases, stamped R.A. & H.S. (Royal Agricultural and Horticulture Society?) and Bosley Ware, Mitcham SA

Bosley Pottery garden frog, 16.5 cm

Bosley Pottery Garden Frog Sculpture

Bosley Pottery garden frog, 16.5 cm

Bosley Pottery kookaburra, 19 cm high. Provenance: Collection…

Bosley Pottery Kookaburra, 19 cm - Provenance: Geoffrey Worthington

Bosley Pottery kookaburra, 19 cm high. Provenance: Collection of The Late Geoffrey Maxwell Worthington