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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Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007), three plates, stoneware,…

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007), three plates, stoneware, with impressed rope pattern inlay and brushwork, with brown ground glaze, including two Harry Davis plates, stoneware, with iron and wax resist decoration, each with impressed artist's seal…

John Anderson salt glazed vase height 19 cm, a Crewenna pottery…

Salt Glazed Vase, Crewenna Plate, and Sculptural Vase Collection

John Anderson salt glazed vase height 19 cm, a Crewenna pottery plate, diameter 26 cm and sculptural vase maker unknown, height 16 cm

Crewenna Pottery (Harry & May Davis), Two large stoneware oil…

Crewenna Pottery Stoneware Oil Bottles, Tenmoku and Grey Glazes

Crewenna Pottery (Harry & May Davis), Two large stoneware oil bottles, with tenmoku and grey ash glazes, impressed studio's mark to the handles, height 26 cm and height 24 cm (inclength lids), Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Harry & May Davis six cups and saucers tenmoku glaze, impressed…

Harry & May Davis Tenmoku Glaze Cups and Saucers

Harry & May Davis six cups and saucers tenmoku glaze, impressed marks, 7 cm height

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry Davis) porcelain celadon plate…

Crewenna Pottery Celadon Plate 'Pelorus Jack'

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry Davis) porcelain celadon plate 'Pelorus Jack', incised decoration, impressed pottery mark, diameter 19.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased by Jacquie and Graeme Storm, 'From 1st New Vision Exbn. 1960s'. Ex. the collection of Jacquie and…

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry & May Davis) porcelain bowl, wax…

Crewenna Porcelain Bowl with Tenmoku Decoration

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry & May Davis) porcelain bowl, wax resist tenmoku decoration. Impressed potters mark, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry & May Davis) porcelain bowl, wax…

Crewenna Pottery Porcelain Bowl with Tenmoku Decoration

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry & May Davis) porcelain bowl, wax resist tenmoku decoration. Impressed potters mark, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry & May Davis) porcelain bowl, wax…

Crewenna Pottery Wax Resist Porcelain Bowl

Crewenna Pottery, (Harry & May Davis) porcelain bowl, wax resist tenmoku decoration. Impressed potters mark, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.

A Harry and May Davis lidded jar, exhibition piece. Tenmoku…

Harry & May Davis Tenmoku Glazed Lidded Jar

A Harry and May Davis lidded jar, exhibition piece. Tenmoku glaze hand painted designs. Small handles. Height 14 cm, width 13.5 cm

A Harry and May Davis Crewenna Pottery lamp base, ovoid shape…

Ovoid Lamp Base with Wax Resist Leaf Pattern

A Harry and May Davis Crewenna Pottery lamp base, ovoid shape with trumpet neck, decorated with a wax resist pattern of leaves, impressed studio mark. Height 35 cm.

Three Crewenna Pottery (Harry & May Davis) pieces, a small bowl…

Crewenna Pottery Trio with Incised Marks

Three Crewenna Pottery (Harry & May Davis) pieces, a small bowl with wax resist decoration, a leaf incised celadon bowl and a leaf incised tenmoku glazed plate, diameter 13.5 cm, 18.5 cm and 26 cm. Each with incised pottery mark.

Harry & May Davis (Crewenna Pottery), Bottle vase, stoneware…

Combed Stoneware Bottle Vase by Harry & May Davis

Harry & May Davis (Crewenna Pottery), Bottle vase, stoneware with combed design, impressed mark to the base, 30 cm high

Harry & Mary Davis (Crewenna Pottery), breakfast set, tenmoku…

Crewenna Pottery Breakfast Set with Tenmoku Glaze

Harry & Mary Davis (Crewenna Pottery), breakfast set, tenmoku glazed stoneware, including three cups and saucers, four bowls, six plates, six side plates, a milk jug, a sugar pot and two egg cups, all with potter's mark to the base, various sizes

Three pottery bowls, by Onlie Ong, Crewenna Pottery and Graeme…

Pottery Bowls and Sake Cups Collection

Three pottery bowls, by Onlie Ong, Crewenna Pottery and Graeme Storm, and two small sake cups. Largest diameter 16.5 cm

Five Crewenna Pottery (Harry and May Davis) cups and saucers,…

Five Stoneware Cups and Saucers by Crewenna Pottery

Five Crewenna Pottery (Harry and May Davis) cups and saucers, stoneware, impressed mark

Harry Davis, Crewenna Potteries ale jug together with shallow…

Harry Davis Ale Jug and Bowl Set

Harry Davis, Crewenna Potteries ale jug together with shallow bowl, impressed marks, 22.5 cm height, 27 cm diameter (rim chip to bowl)

Harry Davis, Crewenna Potteries ribbed bowl together with four…

Harry Davis Ribbed Bowl and Four Ramekins Set

Harry Davis, Crewenna Potteries ribbed bowl together with four ramekins, impressed marks, 26.5 cm dia, 9.5 cm diameter

Crewenna Pottery (Harry and May Davis), various pots (13

Crewenna Pottery: Handcrafted Pots by Harry and May Davis

Crewenna Pottery (Harry and May Davis), various pots (13

A Crowan (Harry and May Davis) pottery celadon teapot, overhead…

Crowan Celadon Teapot with Overhead Handle

A Crowan (Harry and May Davis) pottery celadon teapot, overhead handle, the lid with knot handle, impressed mark, made in England. Height 15 cm

Harry & May Davis (Crewenna Pottery), storage jar, impressed…

Harry & May Davis Storage Jar

Harry & May Davis (Crewenna Pottery), storage jar, impressed mark, 24 cm high

A Crewenna Harry and May Davis blue celadon tea service,…

Blue Celadon Tea Service by Crewenna Harry and May Davis

A Crewenna Harry and May Davis blue celadon tea service, comprising teapot, four cups, saucers and plates, cake plate, sugar bowl and cream jug, each impressed with potter's monogram, the glaze of medium dark blue/green tone. Provenance: From the estate…

Harry & May Davis [Crewenna Pottery] ale jug, 33 cm height

Crewenna Pottery Ale Jug by Harry & May Davis

Harry & May Davis [Crewenna Pottery] ale jug, 33 cm height

Harry & May Davis [Crewenna Pottery] plate, impressed mark, 35…

Harry & May Davis Pottery Plate, 35 cm Diameter

Harry & May Davis [Crewenna Pottery] plate, impressed mark, 35 cm diameter

Harry and May Davis, (Crewenna pottery), stoneware coffee pot,…

Crewenna Stoneware Coffee Set

Harry and May Davis, (Crewenna pottery), stoneware coffee pot, milk jug, mug and cup saucer and plate