Crewenna Potteries was a pottery studio  in Nelson, New Zealand, established in 1962 by Harry and May Davis. The couple had previously run a pottery in Cornwall, England, and they brought their skills and experience with them to New Zealand. The company was known for its hand-thrown and decorated ceramics. The Davises used a variety of techniques, including stoneware, porcelain, and slipware. They also experimented with different glazes, creating a wide range of colors and finishes. The Davises' pottery was popular with both collectors and the general public. They exhibited their work in galleries and museums around New Zealand, and they also sold their work through a network of retailers. Crewenna Potteries closed in 1972, but the Davises' work continues to be admired by collectors and ceramics enthusiasts. Their pottery is held in the collections of the Auckland Museum, the Canterbury Museum, and the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui.

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A rare portrait tile of the guide 'Sophia', produced by George…

A rare portrait tile of the guide 'Sophia', produced by George Cartlidge at Sherwin Cotton Pottery in Staffordshire ca 1900. Titled top right corner. Depicted wearing a korowai, pounamu tiki and pendant and huia feathers in her hair. With the artist…

Five Staffordshire churches, 19th century, and one other, the…

Staffordshire Churches and Other 19th Century Relic

Five Staffordshire churches, 19th century, and one other, the largest 24 cm high

A garniture of Staffordshire enamel tea caddies and canister,…

18th Century Staffordshire Enamel Tea Caddies and Canister

A garniture of Staffordshire enamel tea caddies and canister, English, 18th century, decorated with classical scenes on a white and pale blue ground, the largest 8 cm high, 11 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Enoch Wood 'Sailor Boy' Staffordshire pottery character jug,…

Enoch Wood Sailor Boy Character Jug, Late 18th Century

Enoch Wood 'Sailor Boy' Staffordshire pottery character jug, late 18th century, 31.5 cm high

A collection of Staffordshire Dalmations, including Inkstands,…

Staffordshire Dalmatian Collection

A collection of Staffordshire Dalmations, including Inkstands, Tallest 16 cm (10). Provenance: Lot 174 British Ceramics Christies London 7/Sep/1995. The Collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

A Pair of Staffordshire pottery titled busts of philosophers,…

Staffordshire Pottery Busts of Voltaire and Rousseau

A Pair of Staffordshire pottery titled busts of philosophers, 'Voltaire' and 'Rousseau', circa 1800, 15 and 16 cm high (2)

A rare Staffordshire, punch, statue, circa 1840, one of only a…

Rare Staffordshire Punch Statue, 1840

A rare Staffordshire, punch, statue, circa 1840, one of only a handful made purported to be Christmas presents for the directors of punch magazine, 30 cm high

A pair of rare black and white Staffordshire Cats, 19th century,…

Rare 19th Century Staffordshire Black and White Cat Pair

A pair of rare black and white Staffordshire Cats, 19th century, the press moulded cats naively painted with a sponging technique and each with a bright blue bow, one cat with a more snub face and differing expression, both with glazed bases and release…

A South Staffordshire gold mounted enamel perfume…

18th Century Gold Enamel Perfume Bottle/Bonbonniere

A South Staffordshire gold mounted enamel perfume bottle/bonbonniere, 18th century, the Siros Collection, South Australia, with a bombe body in two sections, the cover with a compartment for perfume, the lower body with a compartment for sweets, painted…

Emigrants to Australia' Staffordshire transfer porcelain mug,…

Staffordshire Transfer Porcelain Mug, Emigrants to Australia, 1840

Emigrants to Australia' Staffordshire transfer porcelain mug, circa 1840, 7 cm high, 9.5 cm wide

'The Squire' antique Staffordshire pottery toby jug by Ralph…

18th Century Ralph Wood Toby Jug 'The Squire'

'The Squire' antique Staffordshire pottery toby jug by Ralph Wood, 18th century, 28 cm high

A Staffordshire lion, 13 cm high

Small Staffordshire Lion Figurine

A Staffordshire lion, 13 cm high

'Emigrants to Australia' Staffordshire transfer porcelain mug,…

1840 Staffordshire Porcelain Mug Depicting Emigrants to Australia

'Emigrants to Australia' Staffordshire transfer porcelain mug, circa 1840, 7 cm high, 9.5 cm wide

A rare pair of Stafforsdhire cockerels, English circa 1860, 30…

Rare Staffordshire Cockerels, English 1860, 30 cm high

A rare pair of Stafforsdhire cockerels, English circa 1860, 30 cm high

Victorian Staffordshire barge teapot with matching lid and tray,…

1886 Victorian Staffordshire Barge Teapot with Matching Lid and Tray

Victorian Staffordshire barge teapot with matching lid and tray, traditional treacle glazed with applied motifs and labeled 'H & G little 1886' 30 cm height

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire Greyhounds, each modelled…

19th Century Staffordshire Greyhounds with Hare

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire Greyhounds, each modelled standing with a hare in its mouth on a naturalistic base with applied foliage and gilt band. Staffordshire, circa 1900.

A Staffordshire hen on nest box, circa 1830, hand-painted hen…

Hand-painted Staffordshire Hen Egg Box

A Staffordshire hen on nest box, circa 1830, hand-painted hen on nest box for storing eggs. Painted in red to box lid and base, height 15.3 cm, width 19 cm, depth 15 cm

Large pair of Staffordshire reclining lions c.1890's

Antique Staffordshire Reclining Lion Pair

Large pair of Staffordshire reclining lions c.1890's

Three antique English Staffordshire pottery statues of girls…

Antique Staffordshire Pottery Goat-Riding Girl Statues

Three antique English Staffordshire pottery statues of girls riding goats, early 19th century, the largest 16 cm high

Australiana: rare 'Melbourne Argus' figured tobacco jar. 19th…

Rare Melbourne Argus Tobacco Jar

Australiana: rare 'Melbourne Argus' figured tobacco jar. 19th century English Staffordshire pottery. 25 cm

'Emigrants to Australia' Staffordshire transfer porcelain cup…

1840 Emigrants to Australia Cup & Saucer

'Emigrants to Australia' Staffordshire transfer porcelain cup and saucer, circa 1840 the saucer 14 cm wide

A small pair of Stafforshire porcelain hounds, 19th century, 10…

19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Hound Pair, 10cm

A small pair of Stafforshire porcelain hounds, 19th century, 10 cm high

A pair of Staffordshire porcelain dalmatians, 19th century 13…

19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Dalmatians (Pair)

A pair of Staffordshire porcelain dalmatians, 19th century 13 cm high

Two Staffordshire zebras, 19th century, 20 cm high

19th Century Staffordshire Zebra Pair - 20cm High

Two Staffordshire zebras, 19th century, 20 cm high

A pair of Staffordshire porcelain jockeys, 19 cm high

Staffordshire Porcelain Jockeys - 19cm High Pair

A pair of Staffordshire porcelain jockeys, 19 cm high

Pair of Staffordshire Dalmatians. Height 15.5 cm

Staffordshire Dalmatians - 15.5 cm Height

Pair of Staffordshire Dalmatians. Height 15.5 cm

A Staffordshire Toby jug, with tricorn hat cover, circa 1820,…

Staffordshire Toby Jug with Tricorn Hat Cover

A Staffordshire Toby jug, with tricorn hat cover, circa 1820, the seated Toby in a tricorn hat, brown jacket, green waistcoat and pink breeches, 25 cm high. Provenance: 'The Barry Byrne Collection, 'Christie's, Sydney, July 1992, lot 595

A set of Jasper three Staffordshire decanters and stopper and…

Jasper Staffordshire Decanters and Stoppers, 1870

A set of Jasper three Staffordshire decanters and stopper and stoppers, circa 1870. 17 cm high

A Staffordshire early 19th century blue and white basket on…

Blue and White Staffordshire Basket with Indian Elephant Scene

A Staffordshire early 19th century blue and white basket on stand, Indian landscape with elephant. Circa 1820. 9 cm high, 25 cm long

Staffordshire transfer ware small platter, British Scenery…

British Scenery Small Platter, c.1825

Staffordshire transfer ware small platter, British Scenery series, 'Country Church Print', c.1825

A pair of recumbent Staffordshire greyhounds, English, 19th…

19th Century Staffordshire Greyhound Pair

A pair of recumbent Staffordshire greyhounds, English, 19th century, 12 cm high

A Staffordshire pearlware bust of Sir Isaac Newton, circa 1800,…

Staffordshire Pearlware Bust of Sir Isaac Newton

A Staffordshire pearlware bust of Sir Isaac Newton, circa 1800, naturalistically modelled, raised on an integral plinth. In the style of Enoch Wood., 15.5 cm high

A Staffordshire blue transfer printed meat platter, circa 1840,…

1840 Staffordshire Blue Meat Platter with Pastoral Scene

A Staffordshire blue transfer printed meat platter, circa 1840, decorated with pastoral scene, 38 cm wide

A large Measham pottery, Bargeware teapot of typical form, made…

Measham Pottery Bargeware Teapot (32cm)

A large Measham pottery, Bargeware teapot of typical form, made in Derbyshire from 1860 - 1910 for the barge-owners who transported ceramics from Staffordshire via the canals. Approx 32 cm high

Very large Staffordshire blue & white milkmaid jug with sparrow…

Antique 1805 Staffordshire Milkmaid Jug in Chinoiserie Pattern

Very large Staffordshire blue & white milkmaid jug with sparrow beak, in chinoiserie pattern, dated in 1805 in pattern, 37 cm high, approx

Two 19th century Staffordshire Teapots, each painted with…

19th Century Staffordshire Teapots with Country Scenes & Gilt Decoration

Two 19th century Staffordshire Teapots, each painted with country scenes and gilt decoration

'Going to Market' and 'Returning Home' two Staffordshire…

Staffordshire Pottery Statues: Market & Home, 19th Century

'Going to Market' and 'Returning Home' two Staffordshire pottery statues, 19th century, 21 cm high

Staffordshire Nelson jug. 29 cm high. Ex Sotheby's 28/4/99.

Staffordshire Nelson Jug from Sotheby's Auction

Staffordshire Nelson jug. 29 cm high. Ex Sotheby's 28/4/99.

English blue and white transferware, comprising two 'Auld Lang…

Blue and White Transferware Set with Viaduct Scene

English blue and white transferware, comprising two 'Auld Lang Syne' breakfast size cups with a bidet decorated with an unusual viaduct scene, marked Emilio Luccani and Staffordshire anchor (3), height 23 cm, (pot), diameter 16 cm, (cups). Provenance: The…

Staffordshire zebra, c.1870, depicted standing on a coloured…

Encrusted Staffordshire Zebra on Colored Base

Staffordshire zebra, c.1870, depicted standing on a coloured and encrusted base, in tones of green, brown and orange, a/f, height 16.5 cm

'The Age' lidded Staffordshire porcelain tobacco jar, 19th…

19th Century Staffordshire Tobacco Jar from John Stephens Collection

'The Age' lidded Staffordshire porcelain tobacco jar, 19th century, rare 25 cm high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

Pair of Staffordshire black & gilt cats height 18.5 cm

Black and Gilt Staffordshire Cat Pair

Pair of Staffordshire black & gilt cats height 18.5 cm

Staffordshire pearlware transfer ware meat platter with blue &…

Blue & White Fisherman Platter, Staffordshire Pearlware

Staffordshire pearlware transfer ware meat platter with blue & white scene of fisherman and nets, with large tree in the foreground and village in the back. circa 1820. 40 by 52 cm.

'Great Australia' Staffordshire English porcelain tankard with…

Staffordshire Porcelain Tankard with Frog Interior, 1850

'Great Australia' Staffordshire English porcelain tankard with frog interior, circa 1850, 12.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

A rare Georgian Staffordshire penholder, a black and white…

Georgian Staffordshire Penholder with Hound on Cobalt Blue Base

A rare Georgian Staffordshire penholder, a black and white hound on cobalt blue base, old crazing with some glaze chips. 10 x 7 x 11 cm.

A rare 19th century Staffordshire Bacchus mask jug, painted…

19th Century Staffordshire Bacchus Mask Jug

A rare 19th century Staffordshire Bacchus mask jug, painted highlights including purple lustre bands, red scroll handle. Height 11 cm

Staffordshire pottery heron cream jug, circa 1790, 10 cm high,…

1790 Staffordshire Heron Cream Jug

Staffordshire pottery heron cream jug, circa 1790, 10 cm high, 16 cm wide

A pair of Staffordshire exotic pheasants, 26 cm high (each)

Staffordshire Exotic Pheasants - Pair, 26cm

A pair of Staffordshire exotic pheasants, 26 cm high (each)

A pair of Victorian Staffordshire seated wolfhounds, each with…

Victorian Staffordshire Seated Wolfhounds with Birds

A pair of Victorian Staffordshire seated wolfhounds, each with a bird at its feet, gilt highlights. Height 22.5 cm

A collection of five Staffordshire Bacchanalian jugs, each…

Staffordshire Bacchanalian Jug Collection (5) with Bacchus Head Impression

A collection of five Staffordshire Bacchanalian jugs, each impressed with Bacchus' head, the largest 20 cm high

Three Georgian Staffordshire enamel circular salts with…

Georgian Landscape Enamel Salts, c.1780

Three Georgian Staffordshire enamel circular salts with landscape detail, c.1780, diameter 7 cm

'Lord Nelson' Staffordshire pottery jug, early 19th century, 27.…

Lord Nelson Staffordshire Pottery Jug, 19th Century

'Lord Nelson' Staffordshire pottery jug, early 19th century, 27.5 cm high

Two Staffordshire porcelain statues, early 19th century, 15.5…

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Statues

Two Staffordshire porcelain statues, early 19th century, 15.5 cm and 14 cm high

A fine pair of Staffordshire lions, later 19th century, the…

Sprayed Apricot Staffordshire Lions

A fine pair of Staffordshire lions, later 19th century, the recumbent lions of naïve non menacing demeanour with crossed front paws lying on shaped oval bases, with sprayed apricot colouring and black highlights, with unglazed bases and release holes.…

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire pottery flat-backs, 'Dick…

19th Century Staffordshire Flat-Backs of Dick Turpin and Tom King

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire pottery flat-backs, 'Dick Turpin' and 'Tom King'. Height each 30 cm

Stilton cheese dome, blue and white rose decorated…

Stilton cheese dome, blue and white rose decorated Staffordshire Ironstone, England

A Staffordshire lion

Regal Staffordshire Lion Sculpture

A Staffordshire lion

'Uncle Tom & Eva' Staffordshire pottery statue, circa 1850s, 21…

Staffordshire Uncle Tom & Eva Statue (1850s)

'Uncle Tom & Eva' Staffordshire pottery statue, circa 1850s, 21 cm high

Four Victorian Staffordshire cottages including 4 various money…

Set of 4 Victorian Staffordshire Money Box Cottages

Four Victorian Staffordshire cottages including 4 various money box cottages, height 12 cm tallest.

Two Victorian Staffordshire seated cats height 19 cm

Victorian Staffordshire Seated Cat Pair

Two Victorian Staffordshire seated cats height 19 cm

Early 19th century Staffordshire platter, with blue & white…

Staffordshire Platter, Blue & White Transfer Decoration, C.1820

Early 19th century Staffordshire platter, with blue & white transfer decoration, C.1820

Pair of Staffordshire grey hounds, c.1880, depicted seated, in…

Staffordshire Greyhound Pair, c.1880

Pair of Staffordshire grey hounds, c.1880, depicted seated, in tones of orange and cobalt, on a circular foot, height 10.2 cm (2)

Staffordshire pottery dolphin jug, circa 1800, 12 cm high, 15…

Staffordshire Dolphin Jug, 1800

Staffordshire pottery dolphin jug, circa 1800, 12 cm high, 15 cm wide

Two Staffordshire porcelain statues, circa 1840, 23 cm and 24…

Staffordshire Porcelain Statues, Circa 1840, 23-24 cm High

Two Staffordshire porcelain statues, circa 1840, 23 cm and 24 cm high

A rare 19th century Staffordshire model of a seated cat, red…

Seated Staffordshire Cat with Red Highlights

A rare 19th century Staffordshire model of a seated cat, red painted highlights, raised on a sculpted cushion, his head held high.

Three Victorian Staffordshire castles height 9 cm, smallest: 15…

Victorian Staffordshire Castles: Three Sizes

Three Victorian Staffordshire castles height 9 cm, smallest: 15 cm tallest.

Pair of Staffordshire Dalmatians both depicted standing on all…

Staffordshire Dalmatians on Naturalistic Ground

Pair of Staffordshire Dalmatians both depicted standing on all fours with heads slightly turned, on naturalistic ground, a/f, height 1.5 cm (2)

Abdul Medjid Sultan of turkey Staffordshire pottery statue, mid…

Abdul Medjid Sultan Staffordshire Pottery Statue

Abdul Medjid Sultan of turkey Staffordshire pottery statue, mid 19th century, 28 cm high

A Staffordshire pottery jardiniere on stand, mid 19th century,…

19th Century Staffordshire Pottery Jardiniere on Stand

A Staffordshire pottery jardiniere on stand, mid 19th century, 26 cm high overall

A rare pair of Staffordshire cats, mid 19th century, 21 cm high

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Cat Pair, Rare Find

A rare pair of Staffordshire cats, mid 19th century, 21 cm high

19th century Staffordshire hound', classic Staffordshire…

19th century Staffordshire hound', classic Staffordshire hunting hound' and hare catch

Large pair Staffordshire type reclining lions, 28 cm length

Pair of 28cm Staffordshire Reclining Lions

Large pair Staffordshire type reclining lions, 28 cm length

Two 18th century Staffordshire toby jugs, each 24 cm high, one…

Pair of 18th Century Staffordshire Toby Jugs

Two 18th century Staffordshire toby jugs, each 24 cm high, one with repairs to handle.

A pair of Staffordshire pottery Cats. Height 18.5 cm

Staffordshire Pottery Cat Pair (18.5 cm)

A pair of Staffordshire pottery Cats. Height 18.5 cm

A Staffordshire pearl ware bust of Sir Isaac Newton, in the…

Staffordshire Pearl Ware Bust of Sir Isaac Newton

A Staffordshire pearl ware bust of Sir Isaac Newton, in the style of Enoch Wood, circa 1800, the bust naturalistically modelled on a raised integral plinth, 25 cm high

A Staffordshire treacle glazed flask in the form of a mermaid,…

19th Century Staffordshire Mermaid Treacle Glazed Flask

A Staffordshire treacle glazed flask in the form of a mermaid, 19th century, 19 cm high

Three Staffordshire porcelain Houses, some chips, heights 6-13…

Set of Three Staffordshire Porcelain Houses with Chips

Three Staffordshire porcelain Houses, some chips, heights 6-13 cm

A pair of Georgian Staffordshire white enamel salts with floral…

Georgian Staffordshire White Enamel Floral Salts

A pair of Georgian Staffordshire white enamel salts with floral detail, c.1780, diameter 7 cm

A J & R Clews blue and white 'Village Church' earthenware…

Blue and White Village Church Platter

A J & R Clews blue and white 'Village Church' earthenware platter, circa 1820, potted at Cobridge Staffordshire, in indigo blue colours, an oval platter with a rural scene enclosed by a rose border; incised '12' underside, length 32 cm, width 24.5 cm

Antique Staffordshire hen on nest egg basket, circa 1860s,…

Antique Staffordshire Hen on Nest Egg Basket

Antique Staffordshire hen on nest egg basket, circa 1860s, approx 19.5 cm wide

Staffordshire Pottery statues and a pair of parrot statues,…

Staffordshire Pottery statues and a pair of parrot statues, 19th and 20th century, the largest 30 cm high

'Shakespeare, Hamlet & Lady MacBeth' Staffordshire pottery…

Staffordshire Shakespearean Pottery Statue

'Shakespeare, Hamlet & Lady MacBeth' Staffordshire pottery statue, 19th century, 26.5 cm high

Mid 19th century Staffordshire lustre mug transfer printed with…

Floral Lustre Mug with Poetical Verses

Mid 19th century Staffordshire lustre mug transfer printed with 2 poetical verses in floral painted surrounds with pink borders, 10 cm height (3 hairline cracks)

A pair of uncommon Victorian Staffordshire bird pen stands,…

Victorian Staffordshire Bird Pen Stands with Nests

A pair of uncommon Victorian Staffordshire bird pen stands, highlighted with nests with eggs, height 13 cm.

Staffordshire pottery parrot, mid 19th century. 22 cm.

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Parrot Pottery (9 words)

Staffordshire pottery parrot, mid 19th century. 22 cm.

Two Victorian Staffordshire large houses including 'Stanfield…

Victorian Staffordshire Tower Houses

Two Victorian Staffordshire large houses including 'Stanfield Hall,' height 15 cm, and another tower form hall entry, height 16 cm.

Two antique Staffordshire inkwells / penholders in the form of…

Antique Staffordshire Gentlemen Inkwell/Penholders

Two antique Staffordshire inkwells / penholders in the form of a country gentleman

Staffordshire Hicks and Meigh oval mazarin, early 19th century,…

Staffordshire Hicks and Meigh Oval Mazarin with Three Casters

Staffordshire Hicks and Meigh oval mazarin, early 19th century, and three Staffordshire Toby condiment casters, 1 (4). 32 cm wide and 4/16 cm high

A fine pair of Staffordshire lions, later 19th century, the…

Staffordshire Recumbent Lions on Oval Bases

A fine pair of Staffordshire lions, later 19th century, the recumbent lions of naive non-menacing demeanour with crossed front paws lying on shaped oval bases, with sprayed apricot colouring and black highlights, unglazed bases and release holes. Height…

Pair of Staffordshire style pen holders, in the form of…

Staffordshire Dalmatian Pen Holders (Pair)

Pair of Staffordshire style pen holders, in the form of dalmatians, height 9.5 cm (2)

Enoch Wood 'The Nightwatchman' Staffordshire pottery jug, circa…

Enoch Wood Nightwatchman Jug, 1800

Enoch Wood 'The Nightwatchman' Staffordshire pottery jug, circa 1800, 23 cm high

Little red riding hood Staffordshire pottery statue, 19th…

Staffordshire Little Red Riding Hood Statue, 19th Century

Little red riding hood Staffordshire pottery statue, 19th century, 20.5 cm high

Three Victorian Staffordshire ale jugs two relief moulded all…

Victorian Staffordshire Ale Jugs with Pewter Lids (Faults)

Three Victorian Staffordshire ale jugs two relief moulded all with pewter lids 25 cm, 23 cm, 21 cm heights (faults)

A fine standing Staffordshire lion, 19th century, the tense…

19th Century Staffordshire Lion Figurine

A fine standing Staffordshire lion, 19th century, the tense standing growling lion with apricot spray colouring and sparse remnant gilt highlights, with unglazed paws and with multiple release holes; similar models were also produced by West Lothian…

Twenty seven novelty thimbles, to include Staffordshire and…

Collection of 27 Novelty Thimbles with Glass Display

Twenty seven novelty thimbles, to include Staffordshire and others, plus a glass display

Two Victorian Staffordshire whippet models one reclining on…

Victorian Staffordshire Whippet Inkwell with Pillow

Two Victorian Staffordshire whippet models one reclining on pillow as an ink well 19.5 cm height, 15.5 cm length (faults)