John Campbell was born in 1857 in New Zealand and moved to Victoria with his family as a child. He became an apprentice at Bendigo pottery and his newly learned potters skills were rewarded by winning medals in the 1879-80 Melbourne Juvenile Intercolonial Exhibition for his exhibits - a stoneware fountain, a whisky still worm and two terracotta fire grate backs.

At around age 23 he moved to Tasmania and in 1881 in partnership with his father in law, bought Alfred Cornwell’s 'Victorian and Tasmanian Potteries Launceston pottery works. In the 1891-2 Tasmanian Exhibition in their home town of Launceston, Campbell’s exhibited a range of pots and urns, vases, teapots, cheese dishes with covers, jars, bottles and Toby jugs.

Pipe and brick manufacture was the largest part of the Campbell business, but John Campbell's own interest were the hand-thrown decorative items that they manufactured.

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Very large Australian John Campbell signed vase 36 cm high,…

Australian John Campbell Signed Vase with Rim Repair

Very large Australian John Campbell signed vase 36 cm high, repair to rim

John Campbell Tasmania, circa 1935. A large baluster…

John Campbell Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell Tasmania, circa 1935. A large baluster earthenware vase, with brown and green drip glaze, incised John Campbell. 21 cm high

A small John Campbell vase, signed and dated 1932 8.5 cm high

1932 John Campbell Signed Small Vase

A small John Campbell vase, signed and dated 1932 8.5 cm high

Large John Campbell green glazed baluster vase, signed to base,…

Signed Green Glazed Baluster Vase by John Campbell

Large John Campbell green glazed baluster vase, signed to base, 26 cm tall

Three pieces of John Campbell pottery including two small…

John Campbell Pottery Trio: Ribbed and Blue Vases

Three pieces of John Campbell pottery including two small ribbed vases and a blue glazed vase

Large John Campbell pink drip glazed trough vase on four scroll…

John Campbell pink glazed vase with bird decoration

Large John Campbell pink drip glazed trough vase on four scroll feet with bird decoration, signed to base

Campbell pottery gilt twin handled vase, marked to base

Gilt Twin Handled Campbell Pottery Vase

Campbell pottery gilt twin handled vase, marked to base

Two various John Campbell mantel vases. Flared rims, and ribbed…

Campbell Mantel Vases with Drip Glaze

Two various John Campbell mantel vases. Flared rims, and ribbed designs. Yellow, green and cream drip glaze. Height 16 cm. Height 13 cm

Graduated pair John Campbell trough vases. In form of everted…

Campbell Graduated Drip Glaze Vases

Graduated pair John Campbell trough vases. In form of everted punnets with palings and straps. Cream and green drip glazes. Height 13 cm. Length 34 cm, and Height 10 cm. Length 29 cm

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Yellow and green drip glaze.…

Campbell Drip Glaze Vases

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Yellow and green drip glaze. Height 12 cm. Length 30 cm each

Two various John Campbell mantel vases, each with bulbous base…

John Campbell Drip Glaze Mantel Vases (Pair)

Two various John Campbell mantel vases, each with bulbous base and double handles. Yellow, cream and green drip glaze. one with hairline to rim. Height 18 cm (each)

Two various John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green, and…

John Campbell Trough Vases in Cream, Green and Brown

Two various John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green, and brown drip glazes. Length 30 cm. Height 11 cm, and Length 20 cm. Height 10 cm

John Campbell trough vase. Triangular double handles. Cream,…

Campbell Triangular Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell trough vase. Triangular double handles. Cream, yellow and green drip glaze. Height 9 cm. Length 36 cm

Two various John Campbell mantel vases. Including one with…

John Campbell Drip Glaze Mantel Vases

Two various John Campbell mantel vases. Including one with waisted neck; other with bulbous body. Green drip glazes. Height 17 cm and Height 15 cm

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green drip glaze.…

Campbell Cream and Green Drip Glaze Vases (Pair)

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green drip glaze. Incised 'Tas 1935,' to one. Length 25 cm. Height 10 cm (each)

Three various John Campbell posy vases. Green, yellow and cream…

Campbell Drip Glaze Posy Vases Trio

Three various John Campbell posy vases. Green, yellow and cream drip glazes. Height 8 cm (average)

Three John Campbell trough vases. Cream, green and yellow drip…

John Campbell Trio Drip Glaze Vases

Three John Campbell trough vases. Cream, green and yellow drip glazes. Length 20 cm. Height 10 cm each

Two various John Campbell mantel vases, one with double handles.…

John Campbell Mantel Vases - Double Handles & Rim Chip

Two various John Campbell mantel vases, one with double handles. Larger with rim chip. Height 23 cm and Height 16 cm

A small John Campbell vase 9.2 cm high

Tiny John Campbell Vase: Petite Beauty

A small John Campbell vase 9.2 cm high

Campbell Hegan, floor vase, shino glazed ovoid floor vase with…

Shino Glazed Ovoid Floor Vase with Lugs

Campbell Hegan, floor vase, shino glazed ovoid floor vase with four lugs. Height 30 cm. Diameter 32 cm

John Campbell: Tasmanian pottery vase, cylindrical form with…

Tasmanian and McHugh Pottery Vases

John Campbell: Tasmanian pottery vase, cylindrical form with flared rim and unusual ribbed body. Incised signature. Plus, McHugh pottery vase glazed in brown and green. 13 cm

John Campbell pair of yellow and green glaze fan shaped vases…

John Campbell Fan-Shaped Vases

John Campbell pair of yellow and green glaze fan shaped vases signed 'John Campbell Tasmania' to both bases. Height 14 cm

John Campbell: group of three Tasmanian pottery vases. Heights…

Trio of Tasmanian Pottery Vases

John Campbell: group of three Tasmanian pottery vases. Heights 9 cm, 11 cm &13 cm

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery vase in green glaze, incised…

Green Glazed Vase by John Campbell

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery vase in green glaze, incised signature. 15.5 cm

John Campbell vase with green and yellow glaze, shape number 68,…

John Campbell Green and Yellow Glazed Vase

John Campbell vase with green and yellow glaze, shape number 68, signed 'John Campbell Tasmania' to base. Height 33.5 cm

John Campbell, Tasmanian green glazed pottery vase. Height 13…

Tasmanian Green Pottery Vase, 13x22cm

John Campbell, Tasmanian green glazed pottery vase. Height 13 cm, width 22 cm

A group of three Australian blue Ceramics, Melrose Ware and…

Australian Blue Ceramics: Melrose Ware and John Campbell (1930s)

A group of three Australian blue Ceramics, Melrose Ware and John Campbell, 1930s, the Melrose Ware bowl of compressed form with a broad ribbed rim and bracket handles, decorated in a rich cobalt and mottled drip glaze, stamped underside; the John Campbell…

Vintage John Campbell vase 10 cm high approx., together with a…

John Campbell Vase and Martin Boyd Dish Set

Vintage John Campbell vase 10 cm high approx., together with a Martin Boyd dish

Australian pottery tall vase with drip glaze, marked 5L John…

1933 John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Drip Glaze Vase

Australian pottery tall vase with drip glaze, marked 5L John Campbell 1933 Tasmania, 25.5 cm

Australian pottery two handled vase, signed 12 John Campbell…

John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Vase with Handles

Australian pottery two handled vase, signed 12 John Campbell Tasmania

Australian pottery drip glazed two handled vase, signed B/9H…

Drip Glazed Two Handled Vase by John Campbell, Tasmania

Australian pottery drip glazed two handled vase, signed B/9H John Campbell, Tasmanian, height 20 cm

A monumental size, John Campbell Tasmania pottery, two handled…

John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Drip Glaze Vase

A monumental size, John Campbell Tasmania pottery, two handled vase. The vase is decorated with two applied handles and drip glaze colours. Signed 'B35 John Campbell Tasmania' to base. Height 34.5 cm

Blue John Campbell vase, 17.5 cm high

Blue John Campbell Vase - 17.5cm

Blue John Campbell vase, 17.5 cm high

John Campbell pottery vase, green, 27 cm high

Green John Campbell Vase, 27cm High

John Campbell pottery vase, green, 27 cm high

A John Campbell green pottery vase signed and dated 1934

1934 Signed John Campbell Green Pottery Vase

A John Campbell green pottery vase signed and dated 1934

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery flower trough (length 20 cm) &…

Tasmanian Pottery Flower Trough and Vases Set

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery flower trough (length 20 cm) & 2 vases 10 cm & 8 cm. (3 items)

David and Wendy Campbell three-mouth vase stoneware with…

Textured Three-Mouth Vase with Drip Glaze

David and Wendy Campbell three-mouth vase stoneware with textural scrawling detail and drip glaze, incised to base 'D Campbell', with artist's bow tie mark impressed near base. Height 44.5 cm

Campbell Hegan, red glazed orb vase

Red Glazed Orb Vase by Campbell Hegan

Campbell Hegan, red glazed orb vase

John Campbell green drip glaze double handled vase of classic…

Art Deco John Campbell Green Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell green drip glaze double handled vase of classic Art Deco form, inscribed to base 'B30 John Campbell Tasmania' height 18.5 cm

McHugh pottery vase in puce & green drip glaze 10.5 cm high…

Puce & Green McHugh Pottery and John Campbell Vases

McHugh pottery vase in puce & green drip glaze 10.5 cm high approx. & a John Campbell vase

A John Campbell pottery bowl, 1932, the circular bulbous vase…

John Campbell Mottled Glaze Pottery Bowl, 1932

A John Campbell pottery bowl, 1932, the circular bulbous vase upon a low foot rim, with a rich cream and toffee mottled glaze to both the interior and exterior; inscribed signature, date and pattern number underside. Height 8.5 cm. diameter 15 cm

Australian John Campbell pottery blue vase, signed and dated…

1935 Signed John Campbell Blue Pottery Vase from Australia

Australian John Campbell pottery blue vase, signed and dated 1935 to base

Unusual unsigned Campbell vase decorated with fruit, 20 cm

Unsigned Campbell Fruit Vase, 20cm

Unusual unsigned Campbell vase decorated with fruit, 20 cm

John Campbell large earthenware glaze jardiniere green glaze,…

John Campbell Jardiniere and Melrose Vase

John Campbell large earthenware glaze jardiniere green glaze, with bird and floral decoration, signed John Campbell, together with Melrose vase, with green glaze (2). Height 21 cm. Width 45 cm

A John Campbell Australian pottery vase, with drip glaze,…

John Campbell Drip Glaze Pottery Vase

A John Campbell Australian pottery vase, with drip glaze, marked 11.L. Signed John Campbell Tasmania. Height 10.5 cm

Large John Campbell 2 handle vase signed and dated 1934 to base,…

1934 Signed John Campbell Vase with Rim Crack

Large John Campbell 2 handle vase signed and dated 1934 to base, 24.5 cm high, crack to rim

John Campbell pottery green glaze vase of bulbous form with…

Art Deco John Campbell Green Glaze Vase

John Campbell pottery green glaze vase of bulbous form with honey pot indentations & two classic Art Deco form handles, shape number 'B52'. Signed 'John Campbell', dated '1934'. Condition good, some wear to the base. Height 17.5 cm

John Campbell green glaze pottery vase, signed to base. Height…

Signed John Campbell Green Glaze Pottery Vase - 10cm

John Campbell green glaze pottery vase, signed to base. Height 10 cm approx

Small John Campbell vase, signed to base, 8.5 cm high

Signed John Campbell Vase, 8.5 cm

Small John Campbell vase, signed to base, 8.5 cm high

A John Campbell Tasmania pottery vase, drip glaze colours.…

Tasmanian Drip Glaze Vase by John Campbell

A John Campbell Tasmania pottery vase, drip glaze colours. Signed John Campbell Tasmania' 28 cm high

John Campbell green & yellow drip glaze two handled vase with…

Campbell Drip Glaze Vase, 1934 Signed, Rust Tones

John Campbell green & yellow drip glaze two handled vase with rust tones to the rim, signed 'John Campbell 1934'. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Height 14 cm

John Campbell green & gold drip glaze trough vase having raised…

Green & Gold Floral Trough Vase by John Campbell Tasmania

John Campbell green & gold drip glaze trough vase having raised floral detail, inscribed to the base 'John Campbell Launceston Tasmania F.M.B. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Length 41 cm

John Campbell green & yellow double handled vase of bulbous…

Campbell Double Handled Vase, 1934

John Campbell green & yellow double handled vase of bulbous form, signed to the base 'John Campbell 1934'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 14.5 cm

An Autralian pottery vase by John campbell. Inscribed to base…

Australian Pottery Vase by John Campbell, 1934

An Autralian pottery vase by John campbell. Inscribed to base John campbell 1934. 8 cm x 10 cm

A large John Campbell green and yellow glazed two handled vase,…

John Campbell Tasmania Glazed Vase with Handles

A large John Campbell green and yellow glazed two handled vase, incised signature and 'Tasmania', 39.5 cm high

John Campbell green & brown drip glaze vase of honeypot bulbous…

John Campbell Tasmania Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell green & brown drip glaze vase of honeypot bulbous form with a ribber body, etched '59 John Campbell Tasmania'. Condition good, expected age related wear & crazing, minor paint chips to the rim. Height 14 cm

John Campbell green & brown drip glaze vase with a flared rim,…

John Campbell Tasmania Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell green & brown drip glaze vase with a flared rim, etched 'John Campbell Tasmania'. Condition good, expected age related wear & crazing. Height 17.8 cm

John Campbell green, blue yellow & Rust drip glaze vase of…

John Campbell Tasmania Drip Glaze Bucket Vase

John Campbell green, blue yellow & Rust drip glaze vase of bucket form, etched 'F.P. John Campbell Tasmania'. Condition good, expected age related wear & crazing. Height 15.5 cm

John Campbell green, blue yellow & Rust drip glaze vase of…

John Campbell Tasmania Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell green, blue yellow & Rust drip glaze vase of tapered form with ribbed detail, etched '18m John Campbell Tasmania'. Condition good, expected age related wear & crazing. Height 29 cm

Large John Campbell, Tasmania, vase signed to base, approx 28…

Signed John Campbell Tasmania Vase - 28cm

Large John Campbell, Tasmania, vase signed to base, approx 28 cm high

John Campbell green & yellow drip glaze Honeypot vase with…

John Campbell Tasmania Honeypot Vase with Drip Glaze

John Campbell green & yellow drip glaze Honeypot vase with ribbed detail, signed to the base '75L John Campbell Tasmania'. Condition: good to fair, hairline crack to the rim. Height 16.5 cm

Bulbous Campbell pottery vase, mottled yellow

Mottled Yellow Campbell Pottery Vase

Bulbous Campbell pottery vase, mottled yellow

J Campbell unsigned pottery vase

Unsigned Pottery Vase by J. Campbell

J Campbell unsigned pottery vase

Large Campbell vase, Hairline crack, 34 cm

Campbell Vase: Hairline Crack, 34cm

Large Campbell vase, Hairline crack, 34 cm

John Campbell brown & yellow drip glaze vase with two handles,…

John Campbell Drip Glaze Vase with Handles 1934

John Campbell brown & yellow drip glaze vase with two handles, stamped to the base '2.S.H. John Campbell 1934'. Condition, good, minor wear to the base, height, 16.5 cm

John Campbell blue drip glaze vase stamped to the base '12.5…

John Campbell Blue Drip Glaze Vase, 1933

John Campbell blue drip glaze vase stamped to the base '12.5 John Campbell 1933'. Condition, good, minor wear to the base, height, 7.7 cm

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery vase, incised signature, 21.5 cm

Campbell's Tasmanian Pottery Vase: Incised Signature, 21.5cm

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery vase, incised signature, 21.5 cm

John Campbell Brown glazed two handled vase, 34 cm

Brown Glazed Two-Handled Vase by John Campbell

John Campbell Brown glazed two handled vase, 34 cm

John Campbell Two pottery vases, 27 cm each

Pair of 27cm Pottery Vases by John Campbell

John Campbell Two pottery vases, 27 cm each

John Campbell Brown and yellow glazed two handled pottery vase,…

Brown and Yellow Pottery Vase with Handles

John Campbell Brown and yellow glazed two handled pottery vase, 27 cm

John Campbell, large vase, of baluster form, with yellow and…

Campbell's Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell, large vase, of baluster form, with yellow and green drip glazes, signed to base 'John Campbell Tasmania', minor chip to base, height 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart

A John Campbell Tasmania pottery vase, green glaze. Signed John…

Green Glazed John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Vase

A John Campbell Tasmania pottery vase, green glaze. Signed John Campbell Tasmania B49.S to base, height 21.5 cm

A John Campbell Tasmanian pottery vase, green and brown drip…

Green and Brown Drip Glaze John Campbell Vase

A John Campbell Tasmanian pottery vase, green and brown drip glaze. Signed DA. John Campbell 1932, height 13 cm

A John Campbell caramel glaze vase, signed to base, height 13 cm

Signed John Campbell Caramel Glaze Vase - 13cm

A John Campbell caramel glaze vase, signed to base, height 13 cm

A John Campbell pottery vase, green glaze. Signed and dated to…

Green Glazed John Campbell Pottery Vase (1932)

A John Campbell pottery vase, green glaze. Signed and dated to base '1932', height 19 cm

A John Campbell Tasmania fan form vase, on pedestal, drip glaze.…

Tasmania Fan Vase with Drip Glaze and Pedestal

A John Campbell Tasmania fan form vase, on pedestal, drip glaze. Signed to base, height 15 cm

Large Campbell vase, green/yellow, 39 cm high

Green/Yellow Campbell Vase - 39cm

Large Campbell vase, green/yellow, 39 cm high

John Campbell vase 28 cm high, signed

Signed John Campbell Vase, 28 cm Height

John Campbell vase 28 cm high, signed

Four John Campbell green pottery items: a vase, a pot, tankard…

John Campbell Green Pottery Set, 1930s

Four John Campbell green pottery items: a vase, a pot, tankard and jug, 1930s, all decorated with the same rich silver green, aqua and light olive green streaked glaze, all incised John Campbell Tasmania underside, the pot marked 10.S 1933, the jug marked…

Two large John Campbell beehive ribbed drip glazed vases, 1930s…

John Campbell Drip Glazed Vases, 1930s-1949

Two large John Campbell beehive ribbed drip glazed vases, 1930s and 1949, a slightly everted cylindrical vase glazed in tan, caramel, chocolate and green hints, and marked 18.5; and a waisted ovoid pot with a tan cream glaze to the rim modulating to aqua…

An impressive John Campbell baluster vase, 1930s, of generous…

John Campbell Baluster Vase, Tasmania, 1930s

An impressive John Campbell baluster vase, 1930s, of generous size with a waisted neck, finely glazed and streaked in golden amber and cream hues modulating to green and silver aqua, inscribed no 6 John Campbell Tasmania, height 27 cm

A John Campbell pottery twin handled vase, 1930s, with a…

John Campbell Pottery Twin Handled Vase

A John Campbell pottery twin handled vase, 1930s, with a globular base and a broad slightly everted long neck and low set loop handles, with a speckled and streaked silvery aqua and blue green glaze, inscribed B29M, John Campbell, Tasmania, height 20 cm

A John Campbell pottery vase, 1930s, the ovoid vase with a…

John Campbell Pottery Vase, Tasmania 1930s

A John Campbell pottery vase, 1930s, the ovoid vase with a waisted neck, and ribbed trims to the collar and base, glazed in streaky gold and amber colours with green inflections, inscribed 37, John Campbell, Tasmania, height 16 cm

A fine John Campbell amphora vase, 1934, the vase with ribs to…

John Campbell Green Glaze Amphora Vase

A fine John Campbell amphora vase, 1934, the vase with ribs to the upper body, a concave collar and a broad neck with twin angled square section handles, with a streaky and speckled green glaze over olive, inscribed B30A, John Campbell 1934, height 18 cm

A John Campbell pottery basket fan shaped vase, 1930s, the vase…

John Campbell Pottery Fan Vase

A John Campbell pottery basket fan shaped vase, 1930s, the vase with compressed sides and rib details below the rim, boldly glazed in streaky olive, silvery green, gold and caramel colours throughout, inscribed John Campbell Tasmania underside, height 12…

A John Campbell beehive rib vase, 1930s, a tapering beaker…

John Campbell Beehive Rib Vase

A John Campbell beehive rib vase, 1930s, a tapering beaker styled vase with broad ribs and a broad and low everted neck, with a streaky silvery aqua and green glaze, inscribed 43S John Campbell, Tasmania underside, height 14 cm

John Campbell Pottery, A green and maroon glaze three handled…

Green and Maroon Glaze Three Handled Vase by John Campbell

John Campbell Pottery, A green and maroon glaze three handled vase, inscribed 'A311 John Campbell, 1935 Tasmania, 24 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, An impressive pair of large green and…

Large Green and Yellow Glaze Vases by John Campbell Pottery

John Campbell Pottery, An impressive pair of large green and yellow glaze ovoid vases, inscribed '2EEL John Campbell, Tasmania, 35 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A red and brown glaze vase, inscribed…

Campbell's Tasmania Vase

John Campbell Pottery, A red and brown glaze vase, inscribed 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 7 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A red and brown glaze two handled vase…

1934 John Campbell Pottery Vase with Lily Leaf Handles

John Campbell Pottery, A red and brown glaze two handled vase with large lily leaf terminals to the rising handles, inscribed 'J1 John Campbell, 1934', 21 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A sky blue glaze baluster vase,…

Sky Blue Baluster Vase by John Campbell, 1933

John Campbell Pottery, A sky blue glaze baluster vase, inscribed '53 John Campbell, 1933', 20 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze two angled handle fluted…

Green Glazed Fluted Vase by John Campbell, 1935 Tasmania

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze two angled handle fluted vase, inscribed 'B30H John Campbell, 1935 Tasmania, 18 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, Two green glaze pottery vases, inscribed…

Green Glaze Vases by John Campbell, Tasmania

John Campbell Pottery, Two green glaze pottery vases, inscribed '3LO & 11B John Campbell, Tasmania, 18 cm and 20 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze mug, small jug and a…

John Campbell Pottery Green Glaze Set

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze mug, small jug and a fluted vase, all inscribed 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 12.5 cm, 10 cm and 8.5 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze two handled vase with…

Green Glazed Two-Handled Vase by John Campbell, 1935 Tasmania

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze two handled vase with fluted neck, inscribed 'B32H John Campbell, 1935 Tasmania, 7 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, An orange, brown and blue glaze jug,…

John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Set

John Campbell Pottery, An orange, brown and blue glaze jug, basket and ribbed vase, all inscribed 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 10 cm, 11 cm and 13 cm high