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 more...

The popularity of cow creamers in the late 18th century and early 19th century is attributed to the Dutch or German silversmith John Schuppe, who worked in London, and may or may not have invented them. All the early cow creamers are silver, and the more familiar and affordable ceramic cow creamer, of which the unmarked Staffordshire models are best known, were not produced until the mid 19th century. Production ceased after the late 19th century, except for some collector editions.

The creamers were designed to hold milk or cream, with mouth acting as the pourer, a hinged or removeable more...

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A Staffordshire tea service, blue & orange floral wreath…

A Staffordshire tea service, blue & orange floral wreath pattern, c.1930, includes four trios & a creamer

A set of four porcelain cow form creamers, Staffordshire and…

A set of four porcelain cow form creamers, Staffordshire and other, 19th century and after, the cow creamers standing four square on grassy oval bases, unmarked, 13 cm high, 7 cm long

Staffordshire flatback figure, 19th century figure of a milk…

Staffordshire flatback figure, 19th century figure of a milk maid with cow, height 16 cm

A group of Staffordshire wares, early to mid 19th century,…

Staffordshire Wares Collection - 19th Century

A group of Staffordshire wares, early to mid 19th century, comprising two figural spill vases, a spill vase with models of a zebra and cow, a model of a donkey, a boy playing with a poodle, a cottage pastille burner, a romantic idyll, an early figure of a…

Victorian Staffordshire spill vase of cow and lamb 19 cm height

Cow and Lamb Spill Vase

Victorian Staffordshire spill vase of cow and lamb 19 cm height

Antique pair Victorian Staffordshire milk cows with attendants…

Victorian Staffordshire Milk Cows with Attendants

Antique pair Victorian Staffordshire milk cows with attendants milk maid and cow herd boy, Thomas Parr, 21 cm height 21 cm width,

A late Victorian Staffordshire 'Egg Shell' porcelain and…

Victorian Staffordshire Coffee Service with Sterling Silver Overlay

A late Victorian Staffordshire 'Egg Shell' porcelain and sterling silver coffee service, setting for six, comprising coffee cans and saucers, tea pot, creamer, sugar basin and tea caddy. The sterling silver overlay designed with rose flower garland and…

Victorian Staffordshire Cow & Milkmaid figure, height 16 cm.

Victorian Cow & Milkmaid Figurine - 16cm Height

Victorian Staffordshire Cow & Milkmaid figure, height 16 cm.

Victorian Staffordshire cow creamer figure woman with cow…

Victorian Cow Creamer Figurine with Woman, 16cm Height

Victorian Staffordshire cow creamer figure woman with cow creamer figure, (height 16 cm approx).

Four Staffordshire pottery models, mid 19th century, a model of…

Staffordshire Pottery Models, 19th Century

Four Staffordshire pottery models, mid 19th century, a model of a red and white cow with her calf upon a naturalistic base, moulded and decorated in the round, and; three flatback figures: Dick Turpin on his black horse, a flight to Egypt spill vase (as…

Three English Staffordshire groups, dairy maid with cow, seated…

English Staffordshire Groups: Maid, Cow, Deer, Lady, Goat

Three English Staffordshire groups, dairy maid with cow, seated maid with deer and lady on a goat. 19 cm high.

A Victorian Staffordshire dog group ornament and similar…

Victorian Staffordshire Dog and Cow Ornament

A Victorian Staffordshire dog group ornament and similar recumbent cow, the seated dog with two pups highlighted with textured sections, the cow with restored horns. Heights 185 and 7 cm.

Part Staffordshire porcelain and silver coffee set, comprising…

Staffordshire Porcelain and Silver Coffee Set with Cherub Holders

Part Staffordshire porcelain and silver coffee set, comprising two demi tasses seated in cast cherub and foliate figural holders, coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl, in tones of yellow, accented in gilt, hallmarked, a/f (5)

A Staffordshire cow flatback figure spill vase, 19th century…

19th Century Staffordshire Cow Spill Vase with Repairs

A Staffordshire cow flatback figure spill vase, 19th century advertising milk Sold Here slight AF: ear repaired, crack in back leg height 35 cm

Two Staffordshire cow figures. One spill vase with calf and…

Staffordshire Cow Figures with Losses and Restored Leg

Two Staffordshire cow figures. One spill vase with calf and milkmaid. Various losses (H24 cm); and the other with restored back leg. (H13 cm).

A Staffordshire figural spill vase of a cow, calf and child,…

Staffordshire Cow and Calf Figural Spill Vase

A Staffordshire figural spill vase of a cow, calf and child, mid 19th century, in green and iron red colours, and modelled in the round with a cow feeding her calf and a small seated child in a sailor suit with Tam O'shanter, before a tree trunk vase and…

Victorian Staffordshire bull baiting figure, depicting bull &…

Staffordshire Bull Baiting Figure

Victorian Staffordshire bull baiting figure, depicting bull & dogs, with man standing, after Obadiah Sherratt, handpainted title to front of base: 'Bull beating-now Captin lad.' Height 15 cm, length 18 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Staffordshire figure, bull and Calf, height 12 cm

Staffordshire Bull and Calf Figurine - 12cm Height

Staffordshire figure, bull and Calf, height 12 cm

Early Victorian Staffordshire large ashet shaped rectangular…

Durham Ox Pattern Ashet with Gravy Well

Early Victorian Staffordshire large ashet shaped rectangular with moulded gravy well, in the Durham ox pattern which shows John day standing with his champion short horn bull

Antique Staffordshire spill vase of Cow & milk maid and two…

Staffordshire Cow and Milk Maid Spill Vase Trio

Antique Staffordshire spill vase of Cow & milk maid and two others, approx 16 cm high & shorter (3)

Staffordshire 19th century cow creamer, with cover, 13 cm high…

19th Century Staffordshire Cow Creamer with Cover

Staffordshire 19th century cow creamer, with cover, 13 cm high approx.

A new Chelsea Staffordshire set of six coffee cups and saucers,…

Chelsea Staffordshire Coffee Set with Sugar and Creamer

A new Chelsea Staffordshire set of six coffee cups and saucers, sugar and creamer

A Staffordshire pink lustre moulded porcelain creamer painted…

Pink Lustre Porcelain Creamer with Rustic Church Design

A Staffordshire pink lustre moulded porcelain creamer painted in a rustic style with a church amongst trees and a blue dot and crossed pink lustre border to the top. Unmarked, circa 1830. Height to the top of lip 11 cm

Antique Staffordshire reclining cow figure, approx 8 cm high,…

Antique Staffordshire Reclining Cow Figure

Antique Staffordshire reclining cow figure, approx 8 cm high, 10.5 cm long

An old Staffordshire cow creamer, floral decoration to body,…

Floral Staffordshire Cow Creamer with Stand (Damaged)

An old Staffordshire cow creamer, floral decoration to body, with oval floral decorated stand, with damage. 17 x 12 cm

A vintage Staffordshire figurine, a large cow stands in front…

Vintage Staffordshire Cow Figurine with Milk Signage

A vintage Staffordshire figurine, a large cow stands in front of a tea trunk, a chain around her neck and body, the base of the tree trunk with a thistle, written in gilt on the base 'Milk Sold Here', minor damage. 36 x 40 cm