Fowler's Pottery was established in 1837 and is the oldest pottery in Australia still in operation. The founder, Enoch Fowler arrived in Sydney from Ireland in 1837 and used local raw materials in the business he established in Glebe to manufacture domestic pottery and later building materials such as pipes, tiles and chimney pots. Expansion saw the business move to Parramatta in the 1850s. During the 19th and early 20th century the business flourished and the company opened a second factory at Thomastown, a suburb of Melbourne, in 1927. The company is still in operation, now owned by Caroma Industries Ltd., and manufacture is limited to sanitary fixtures. 

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Fowler pottery bird feeder, bread crock and three jars, (5…

Fowler pottery bird feeder, bread crock and three jars, (5 items), the bird feeder 16 cm high

Fowler Potteries advertising ashtray. Kiln form, hairline crack…

Fowler Potteries advertising ashtray. Kiln form, hairline crack and chip to base, height 15 cm

Two Fowler Pottery twin handled vases. One tan, and one brown…

Two Fowler Pottery twin handled vases. One tan, and one brown glazed. Later bearing label '4094 (10) from M. (Marjorie) Graham Collection', height 17.5 cm

Five various Australian Pottery jugs. Including Fowler ware…

Five various Australian Pottery jugs. Including Fowler ware jugs with covers, and three unmarked examples, height 22 cm

Three graduated Fowler Pottery vases. In green and blue glaze.…

Three graduated Fowler Pottery vases. In green and blue glaze. Two with factory printed marks to base, height 20 cm

Large Fowler Pottery trough vase. In mottled blue glaze.…

Large Fowler Pottery trough vase. In mottled blue glaze. Printed factory stamp to base, length 31 cm

Fowler pottery mercury bottle with blue and brown mottled glaze…

Fowler Pottery Mercury Bottle with Mottled Glaze

Fowler pottery mercury bottle with blue and brown mottled glaze circular factory mark to base 'R. Fowler Ltd. Thomastown, VIC.' 6 cm high

Fowler Pottery, vase, glazed earthenware with underglazed…

Fowler Pottery Hunter Vase

Fowler Pottery, vase, glazed earthenware with underglazed painting of hunter and dogs, factory's stamp to base, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Fowler Industrial Pottery, comprising one beehive kiln-shaped…

Fowler Industrial Pottery Collection

Fowler Industrial Pottery, comprising one beehive kiln-shaped ashtray, one memo pad, one handbasin-shaped ashtray, one toilet-shaped mug, one meat safe dish, one small glazed flowerpot, three various ashtrays, one mug, one nasal rinse cup and one large…

Two Fowler Ware Hors D?Uerves dishes, stamped to base. Diam 23…

Fowler Ware Hors D'oeuvres Dishes (Pair)

Two Fowler Ware Hors D?Uerves dishes, stamped to base. Diam 23 cm.

Three blue glazed Fowler Ware vases, of various shapes, each…

Set of Three Blue Fowler Ware Vases

Three blue glazed Fowler Ware vases, of various shapes, each marked to base. Height 6 -16 cm. (3)

An early 20th century R. Fowler stoneware demijohn with printed…

R. Fowler Stoneware Demijohn with Label and Impressed Marks

An early 20th century R. Fowler stoneware demijohn with printed label for 'The native rose Beverage works five Dock', impressed marks. Height 35 cm.

Three blue glazed Fowler Ware vases, of waisted cylindrical…

Set of Three Blue Fowler Ware Vases

Three blue glazed Fowler Ware vases, of waisted cylindrical form, marked to base. Height 16 - 20 cm. (3)

A collection of Fowler Ware pottery creamers, including eight…

Collection of Fowler Ware Dual Spout Creamers

A collection of Fowler Ware pottery creamers, including eight dual spout. Height 10 cm - 5 cm.

Two Fowler stoneware bottles. Height 25 cm, 18 cm.

Fowler Stoneware Bottles, 25cm and 18cm Height

Two Fowler stoneware bottles. Height 25 cm, 18 cm.

Three Fowler Ware stoneware bottles, two half pints and one…

Set of Three Fowler Ware Stoneware Bottles

Three Fowler Ware stoneware bottles, two half pints and one pint. Height 17 cm - 14 cm.

Ten various antique stoneware and glass bottles mainly Sydney…

Antique Sydney Brewer Stoneware and Glass Bottles

Ten various antique stoneware and glass bottles mainly Sydney brewing companies including fowler ware, advertising Toohey's, Schweppes, and Starkey's

A set of three stoneware Demijohns, one jug and two jars. The…

Stoneware Demijohns, Jug, and Jars Set

A set of three stoneware Demijohns, one jug and two jars. The jug is stamped 'R. Fowler Ltd 36 Sydney'. In beige and brown glazes. Tallest, height 31 cm, diameter 18 cm

Fowler Ware, blue glazed pottery vase, circular factory mark to…

Blue Glazed Fowler Ware Pottery Vase, 15 cm High

Fowler Ware, blue glazed pottery vase, circular factory mark to base, 15 cm high

Fowler Ware hunting scene ale jug, circular factory mark, 20.5…

Fowler Ware Hunting Scene Ale Jug

Fowler Ware hunting scene ale jug, circular factory mark, 20.5 cm high, 20 cm wide

Three antique stoneware lidded jars including Fowler Sydney…

Antique Stoneware Jars with Lids (Set of 3)

Three antique stoneware lidded jars including Fowler Sydney (dated 1915), 23 cm high tallest

Three Fowler Australia stoneware Demijohns. Circa 1910. Height…

Fowler Australia Stoneware Demijohns, Circa 1910

Three Fowler Australia stoneware Demijohns. Circa 1910. Height 30 ? 38 cm.

Fowler earthenware ginger beer demijohn. 'Health Beverages,…

Fowler Ginger Beer Demijohn, 1918

Fowler earthenware ginger beer demijohn. 'Health Beverages, Sharpe Brothers.' R Fowler, 1918, Sydney, height 34 cm

Fowler Ware letter slot. Cream glazed 18 x 24 cm; embossed,…

Fowler Ware St Weonards Letter Slot Set

Fowler Ware letter slot. Cream glazed 18 x 24 cm; embossed, brass house nameplate 'St Weonards;' and cast iron trivit with central crown design, length 41 cm (nameplate length 29 cm (trivit)

Australian Fowler ware teapot and jug circa 1930s, in blue,…

1930s Fowler Ware Teapot and Jug in Blue-Green-Brown Glaze

Australian Fowler ware teapot and jug circa 1930s, in blue, green and brown glaze

Vintage Fowler ware blue & white rolling pin, length 31 cm

Fowler Ware Blue & White Rolling Pin - 31cm Length

Vintage Fowler ware blue & white rolling pin, length 31 cm

Two ceramic Demijohns, one marked 'R. Fowler Ltd Australia,…

Ceramic Demijohns from R. Fowler Ltd Australia

Two ceramic Demijohns, one marked 'R. Fowler Ltd Australia, height 41 cm [tallest]

Fowler Sharpe Bros demijohn, circa 1920, 40 cm high

1920 Fowler Sharpe Bros Demijohn - 40cm High

Fowler Sharpe Bros demijohn, circa 1920, 40 cm high

A stoneware Demijohn, stamped 'R. Fowler Ltd 347 Sydney',…

Stamped Stoneware Demijohn from R. Fowler Ltd

A stoneware Demijohn, stamped 'R. Fowler Ltd 347 Sydney', height 48 cm

Two Fowler jugs, second quarter 20th century, Identical jugs of…

Pair of Fowler Mottled Glaze Jugs

Two Fowler jugs, second quarter 20th century, Identical jugs of ovoid form with broad straight sided necks and loop handles, with amber mottled and streaked glazes over mid blue; backstamps underside, one with an ink transfer mark Fowler Ltd Vic…

A Fowler pottery mottled green and brown float bowl. 9 x 22 cm

Mottled Green & Brown Fowler Pottery Float Bowl

A Fowler pottery mottled green and brown float bowl. 9 x 22 cm

Two blue & white Fowler ware bowls

Blue and White Fowler Ware Bowls

Two blue & white Fowler ware bowls

An R. Fowler pottery demijohn with screw top lid. Small chips…

Small Fowler Pottery Demijohn with Lid and Chips

An R. Fowler pottery demijohn with screw top lid. Small chips on the stopper. Height 18 cm

A set of four blue Fowler Ware items, two bowls, and two…

Blue Fowler Ware Set: 2 Bowls, 2 Pitchers

A set of four blue Fowler Ware items, two bowls, and two pitchers. (4)

Vintage Australian R. Fowler pottery teapot 14 cm high approx.

Australian R. Fowler Vintage Teapot

Vintage Australian R. Fowler pottery teapot 14 cm high approx.

Fowler pottery cigarette box the lid moulded with a koala…

Koala-themed Fowler Pottery Cigarette Box

Fowler pottery cigarette box the lid moulded with a koala resting in a gumtree of rectangular form, brown glaze, underside with manufacturer's circular stamp. Height 5 cm, depth 8.5 cm, width 12.5 cm

An Australian pottery spirit barrel, by R. Fowler Pottery…

Australian Pottery Spirit Barrel by R. Fowler Pottery Sydney

An Australian pottery spirit barrel, by R. Fowler Pottery Sydney, late 19th/20th century, 32.5 cm high

An Australian treacle glaze toby jug, by R. Fowler Limited…

Australian Treacle Glaze Toby Jug, R. Fowler Limited Sydney, 1940

An Australian treacle glaze toby jug, by R. Fowler Limited Sydney, circa 1940, 22 cm high

Fowler Ware bread crock

Fowler Ware Bread Crock

Fowler Ware bread crock

Stone Hotwater bottle, Fowler Sydney

Fowler Sydney Stone Hot Water Bottle

Stone Hotwater bottle, Fowler Sydney

Early Windsor & New ton paint box etc. Fitted interior trays…

Antique Paint Box with Ceramic Trays and Palette

Early Windsor & New ton paint box etc. Fitted interior trays with ceramic paint buckets. Fitted drawer below; and Fowler Ware ceramic palette (rim chips). Length 28 cm

Early Fowler stoneware Demijohn. For Elliotts and Australian…

Antique Fowler Stoneware Demijohn with Lid - 43cm Height

Early Fowler stoneware Demijohn. For Elliotts and Australian Drug limited Sydney, with lid. Height 43 cm

Australian pottery comprising, Fowler basket and curved dishes,…

Australian Pottery Collection

Australian pottery comprising, Fowler basket and curved dishes, VP, signed corner dish, Pates pottery planter (5) basket 22.5 cm long

Two various pieces Australian pottery. Fowler water jug; and…

Australian Pottery: Fowler Jug & IMP Bowl

Two various pieces Australian pottery. Fowler water jug; and pottery bowl monogrammed 'IMP'. Heights 19 cm; 12 cm

Three various pieces early Australian kitchen Ware. Fowler Ware…

Early Australian Kitchenware: Mixing Bowls and Glazed Jugs

Three various pieces early Australian kitchen Ware. Fowler Ware mixing bowl and yellow glaze jug; and Bakewells green glaze jug. Height 13 cm. (average)

Two Australian glazed earthenware seated lions, possibly Fowler…

Australian Glazed Earthenware Lions Set

Two Australian glazed earthenware seated lions, possibly Fowler pottery; and a standing lion, front small lion with restorations 20 cm high (3)