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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Joseph Forrester rare and important Colonial Australian silver…

Colonial Australian silver christening mug with thistles and roses

Joseph Forrester rare and important Colonial Australian silver christening mug with thistles, acanthus, roses and shamrock repousse decoration and strap handle, Hobart town, van Diemen's land, circa 1842-46, stamped with pseudo hallmarks "J.F." lion…

'Hobart Town' circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware plate with…

Hobart Town 1825 Staffordshire Plate with Blue & White Pattern

'Hobart Town' circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware plate with blue & white transfer pattern. (after) George William Evans who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the colony in 1822. Earliest known depiction of Australia on…

'Hobart Town' circa 1825, Staffordshire earthen ware plate with…

"Hobart Town" Transferware Plate, 1825

'Hobart Town' circa 1825, Staffordshire earthen ware plate with blue & white transfer pattern. (after) George William Evans who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the colony in 1822. Earliest known depiction of Australia on…

George William Evans (1780-1852): Hobart Town, circa 1825…

George William Evans' Australian Scene Plate

George William Evans (1780-1852): Hobart Town, circa 1825 Staffordshire plate, transfer-printed title on base, 23 cm. After George William Evans, who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the Colony, published in 1822. The…

A Staffordshire earthenware blue and white transfer pattern…

"Hobart Town" Earthenware Plate, 1825

A Staffordshire earthenware blue and white transfer pattern plate, 'Hobart Town', circa 1825. Note: (After) George William Evans who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the colony in 1822. Earliest known depiction of Australia…

Antique plate, central motif of 'Hobart Town Sabbath school',…

Antique Hobart Town Sabbath School Plate

Antique plate, central motif of 'Hobart Town Sabbath school', impressed backstamp for Pinder, Bourne & Co

19th century porcelain plate and matching bowl, made for the…

Union Club Porcelain Set with Kangaroo and Emu

19th century porcelain plate and matching bowl, made for the 'Union Club, Hobart Town', decorated with the 'Union Club' oval banner, flanked by a kangaroo and emu, a 'Ships, Colonies & Commerce' banner underneath and monogrammed on the base 'M & B No.…