Bosley Ware ceramics, 1930s-40s, Mitcham South Australia

Bosley Ware was a ceramics company that operated in Mitcham, South Australia during the 1930s and 1940s. The company was founded by Thomas George Bosley, who came from a long line of potters, He started his own pottery in the garden behind his home in 1932, and named the business “Bosley Ware Pottery”.

Bosley Ware produced a range of ceramic items, including vases, bowls, and jugs, that were sold throughout Australia. The company was particularly known for its hand-painted designs, which often featured Australian flora and fauna. Some of the most popular designs included gum nuts, wattles, and kookaburras.

The company's ceramics were often marked with the "Bosley Ware" stamp, as well as the words "Mitcham, S.A." or "South Australia". Many pieces also had individual artist's initials or signatures.

Bosley pottery remained in production up until 1964 when it more... closed down.