Founded in 1953 by Dagmar and Miloslav Kratochvil, Ellis Ceramics began as a small pottery workshop in the backyard of their home in Abbotsford, a suburb of Melbourne. The Kratochvils were assisted migrants from Czechoslovakia who had arrived in Australia in 1951. After working in labouring jobs assigned to them by the Government in Newcastle for two years, they moved to Melbourne to pursue their passion for pottery.

After moving to commercial premises in Carlton, throughout the late 1950s and 1970s, Ellis Ceramics expanded their work force and developed and adapted a diverse range of forms to meet the post-war demand for functional and decorative ware. Despite eventually closing in the late 1970s, Ellis Ceramics remains a notable example of successful pottery craftsmanship in Australia.

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Ellis red and brown glazed ram statue, 21 cm high.

Ellis red and brown glazed ram statue, 21 cm high.

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Ellis "Sunflowers" Art pottery plaque, incised "Ellis", with provenance note "Ellis estate", 38 cm high.

Ellis pottery table lamp base, mid 20th century, 48 cm high

Ellis pottery table lamp base, mid 20th century, 48 cm high

Ellis pottery platter with green glaze, incised

Ellis pottery platter with green glaze, incised "Ellis", 33 cm wide

Ellis pottery platter with purple, blue and orange glaze,…

Ellis pottery platter with purple, blue and orange glaze, incised "Ellis", 34.5 cm wide

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Ellis "Thinker" peach glazed pottery statue, 25 cm high.

Ellis pottery jug with lava glaze, together with a brown glazed…

Ellis pottery jug with lava glaze, together with a brown glazed jug, incised "Ellis", 26 cm and 25 cm high.

Ellis

Ellis "Thinker" black glazed pottery statue, 25 cm high.

Ellis

Ellis "Thinker" orange glazed pottery statue, 22 cm high.

Ellis yellow glazed pottery statue, 49 cm high

Ellis yellow glazed pottery statue, 49 cm high

Ellis pair of figural pottery bookends, 24 cm high.

Ellis pair of figural pottery bookends, 24 cm high.

Ellis two tone yellow and black vase and two jugs, (3 items),…

Ellis two tone yellow and black vase and two jugs, (3 items), incised "Ellis", the largest 25 cm high.

Ellis pottery dish and ashtray, (2 items) incised

Ellis pottery dish and ashtray, (2 items) incised "Ellis", the dish 21.5 cm diameter.

A Portmeirion Greek key coffee service by Susan Williams Ellis,…

Portmeirion Greek Key Coffee Service by Susan Williams Ellis

A Portmeirion Greek key coffee service by Susan Williams Ellis, 1960s, England. Comprising a coffee pot, a sugar bowl, a cream jug, six coffee cups, and saucers. With gold meander borders. Coffee pot height 34 cm, width 21 cm, depth 9.5 cm, cups height 8…

Ellis pottery rooster statue, 30 cm high

Ellis Pottery Rooster: 30cm Statue

Ellis pottery rooster statue, 30 cm high

Ellis two brown glazed pottery horse statues, the larger 26 cm…

Pair of Brown Glazed Pottery Horse Statues (26cm)

Ellis two brown glazed pottery horse statues, the larger 26 cm high

Ellis pottery vase with geometric design and cream glaze,…

Ellis Geometric Cream Vase - 22cm

Ellis pottery vase with geometric design and cream glaze, incised 'Ellis', 22 cm high

Ellis (attributed) 'The Thinker' pottery statue with black…

Ellis' Black Glazed Thinker Statue - 17cm Height

Ellis (attributed) 'The Thinker' pottery statue with black glaze, 17 cm high

Ellis 'A lady' and 'A figure' pottery statues (2), the larger…

Ellis Pottery Lady and Figure Statues - 26cm High

Ellis 'A lady' and 'A figure' pottery statues (2), the larger 26 cm high

Ellis 'Thinker' pottery statue with bronze glaze, 26 cm high

Ellis 'Thinker' Pottery Statue with Bronze Glaze

Ellis 'Thinker' pottery statue with bronze glaze, 26 cm high

Ellis 'Thinker' statue glazed in peach, a??a??a??a??a??, 25 cm…

Peach Glazed Thinker Statue, 25 cm High

Ellis 'Thinker' statue glazed in peach, a??a??a??a??a??, 25 cm high

Ellis retro pottery tow tone lamp base with cream shade, 45 cm…

Ellis Retro Two-Tone Lamp with Cream Shade

Ellis retro pottery tow tone lamp base with cream shade, 45 cm high overall

Ellis figural group statue of a family, 36 cm high

Family Figural Group Statue

Ellis figural group statue of a family, 36 cm high

Ellis 'Thinker' statue glazed in black, 25 cm high

Black Glazed Thinker Statue - 25cm

Ellis 'Thinker' statue glazed in black, 25 cm high

Ellis black and yellow glazed modernist pottery jug and two…

Ellis Modernist Pottery Jug and Vases, Black and Yellow Glaze

Ellis black and yellow glazed modernist pottery jug and two vases, incised 'Ellis', the largest 32 cm high

Ellis, two green glazed retro pottery vases, incised 'Ellis',…

Pair of Ellis Green Glazed Pottery Vases

Ellis, two green glazed retro pottery vases, incised 'Ellis', 29 cm and 19 cm high

Ellis pottery 'Thinker' statue with cream glaze 25 cm high

Cream Glazed Thinker Statue - 25cm

Ellis pottery 'Thinker' statue with cream glaze 25 cm high

Ellis pottery ram statue 18 cm high, 18 cm wide

Ellis Pottery Ram Statue - 18cm

Ellis pottery ram statue 18 cm high, 18 cm wide

Ellis pottery table lamp with original shade, circa 1970…

Ellis Pottery Table Lamp with Original Shade (1970)

Ellis pottery table lamp with original shade, circa 1970 impressed 'Ellis' on the side 84 cm high overall

Ellis pottery condiments, teapot, jars and serving dishes (12…

Ellis Pottery Condiments and Serving Dishes Set

Ellis pottery condiments, teapot, jars and serving dishes (12 items), incised 'Ellis', the teapot 26 cm high

Ellis pottery coffee set for six with additional condiments,…

Ellis Pottery Coffee Set for Six with Condiments

Ellis pottery coffee set for six with additional condiments, (19 items), incised 'Ellis', the pot 27 cm high

Ellis Pottery vase with geometric design and cream glaze,…

Geometric Cream Glazed Ellis Pottery Vase - 22cm

Ellis Pottery vase with geometric design and cream glaze, incised 'Ellis', 22 cm high

Ellis set of three blue glazed pottery canisters, circa 1970s,…

Blue Glazed Pottery Canisters Set, 1970s

Ellis set of three blue glazed pottery canisters, circa 1970s, the largest 18 cm high

A glazed earthenware jug by Ellis Pottery, with an antique…

Ellis Pottery Glazed Earthenware Jug with Antique Finish

A glazed earthenware jug by Ellis Pottery, with an antique bronze finish, incised to base: Ellis, 29 cm high

A tall red and black glazed earthenware vase by Peter Ellis,…

Red and Black Glazed Vase by Peter Ellis

A tall red and black glazed earthenware vase by Peter Ellis, signed to base: Ellis, 57 cm high

Ellis, pottery plaque with animals and figure in boat, signed…

M. D. Ellis Pottery Plaque with Animals and Boat

Ellis, pottery plaque with animals and figure in boat, signed 'M. D. Ellis', 16 x 26 cm

Ellis pottery, penguin figural group, 28 cm high

Ellis Pottery Penguin Figural Group - 28cm High

Ellis pottery, penguin figural group, 28 cm high

Ellis Pottery, Aboriginal face plaque, incised 'Ellis', 7 cm…

Aboriginal Face Plaque by Ellis Pottery

Ellis Pottery, Aboriginal face plaque, incised 'Ellis', 7 cm high, 6 cm wide

Ceramic figure by Ellis ceramics, c1960s, reclining black…

Reclining Black Female Ceramic Figure by Ellis Ceramics

Ceramic figure by Ellis ceramics, c1960s, reclining black female figure, height 19 cm

Nineteenth century Australian Furniture' by Kevin Fahy,…

19th Century Australian Furniture

Nineteenth century Australian Furniture' by Kevin Fahy, Christina simpson and Andrew simpson [David Ellis press, Sydney, 1985], limited edition of 2000 copies, black cloth hardcover with D/J. Dust jacket faded and a little scuffed otherwise a good firm…

Ellis pottery cat and a Polish porcelain camel statue, mid 20th…

Mid 20th Century Cat and Camel Statues

Ellis pottery cat and a Polish porcelain camel statue, mid 20th century, (2 items), 16 cm and 18 cm high

Ellis retro pottery charger and oval serving platter with eye…

Ellis Pottery Charger and Platter with Eye Design

Ellis retro pottery charger and oval serving platter with eye decoration, (2 items), incised 'Ellis', the charger 34 cm diameter

Ellis pottery pair of vintage flying wall birds, mid 20th…

Vintage Flying Wall Birds by Ellis Pottery

Ellis pottery pair of vintage flying wall birds, mid 20th century, 26 cm long

Ellis pottery fish statue in green speckled glaze, signed…

Green Speckled Ellis Pottery Fish Statue

Ellis pottery fish statue in green speckled glaze, signed 'Ellis', 15 cm high, 36 cm long

Ellis pottery standing bear statue, with original foil label…

Ellis Pottery Standing Bear Statue, 23cm High

Ellis pottery standing bear statue, with original foil label 'Ellis, Crafted In Australia', 23 cm high

Ellis, Two oval pottery platters with abstract designs, incised…

Ellis Oval Pottery Platters with Abstract Designs

Ellis, Two oval pottery platters with abstract designs, incised 'Ellis, 51A', 36 cm wide

Ellis pottery square form vase in green and cream glazes,…

Ellis Pottery Green and Cream Glazed Vase, 24cm

Ellis pottery square form vase in green and cream glazes, incised 'Ellis', 24 cm high

Ellis blue glazed pottery ewer, incised 'Ellis', 28 cm high

Ellis Blue Glazed Pottery Ewer, 28 cm High

Ellis blue glazed pottery ewer, incised 'Ellis', 28 cm high

Ellis pottery ram statue in brown and cream glazes, not signed,…

Brown and Cream Ram Statue by Ellis Pottery

Ellis pottery ram statue in brown and cream glazes, not signed, 18 cm high

Ellis, Two pottery platters with abstract designs, both incised…

Ellis Pottery Platters with Abstract Designs

Ellis, Two pottery platters with abstract designs, both incised or signed 'Ellis, 28', 32.5 cm diameter

Ellis pair of pottery platters with abstract designs, both…

Ellis Pottery Platters with Abstract Designs

Ellis pair of pottery platters with abstract designs, both incised 'Ellis, 89', 32.5 cm diameter

Ellis Australian pottery 14 piece coffee set, circa 1960s,…

Ellis Pottery Coffee Set, 1960s

Ellis Australian pottery 14 piece coffee set, circa 1960s, (missing one cup), incised 'Ellis', the coffee pot 26.5 cm high

Ellis pottery fish wall plaque, Ellis pottery vase, and a Gunda…

Pottery Fish Decor Set

Ellis pottery fish wall plaque, Ellis pottery vase, and a Gunda pottery fish serving plate, (3 items), incised 'Ellis', and 'Gunda', the Gunda plate 30 cm diameter

Mid century Ellis Australian pottery plate signed to back,…

Ellis Australian Pottery Plate, Signed, 26cm Diameter

Mid century Ellis Australian pottery plate signed to back, diameter 26 cm.

Turid Gule, Ellis Pottery pitcher, designed by Turid Gule,…

Turid Gule Wheatfield Pitcher

Turid Gule, Ellis Pottery pitcher, designed by Turid Gule, Wheatfield decoration, on earthen tone glaze, height 29 cm

Australian Studio Ellis pottery cat, signed base, 14 cm high

Australian Ellis Pottery Cat, Signed, 14cm High

Australian Studio Ellis pottery cat, signed base, 14 cm high

Ellis pottery cat, glazed ceramic, Australia, c 1960s, 12 cm…

Ellis Pottery Glazed Ceramic Cat from 1960s Australia

Ellis pottery cat, glazed ceramic, Australia, c 1960s, 12 cm high, 20 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Australian Ellis Pottery horse figure, 13 cm high

Ellis Pottery Australian Horse Figure - 13cm

Australian Ellis Pottery horse figure, 13 cm high

Ellis pottery bowl, decorative motif, green tones, Australia, c…

Green Decorative Ellis Pottery Bowl from 1960s Australia

Ellis pottery bowl, decorative motif, green tones, Australia, c 1960s

Ellis pottery, bust of a woman, 33 cm high

Ellis Pottery Woman Bust

Ellis pottery, bust of a woman, 33 cm high

Ellis pottery, four glazed figures, cat, bull, horse, and…

Glazed Animal Figures Set by Ellis Pottery

Ellis pottery, four glazed figures, cat, bull, horse, and penguins, tallest 28 cm high

Ellis pottery, green glazed bear, circa 1960's, 23 cm high

Green Glazed Bear Pottery from Ellis, 1960s

Ellis pottery, green glazed bear, circa 1960's, 23 cm high

Ellis pottery, husky figure, 15 cm high

Husky Pottery Figurine by Ellis - 15cm

Ellis pottery, husky figure, 15 cm high

Ellis pottery, cream glazed hippopotamus, 27 cm long

Cream Glazed Hippopotamus from Ellis Pottery - 27cm Long

Ellis pottery, cream glazed hippopotamus, 27 cm long

Ellis pottery, rooster jug, circa 1960's, 36 cm high

1960's Rooster Jug by Ellis Pottery

Ellis pottery, rooster jug, circa 1960's, 36 cm high

Ellis pottery, red and brown glazed bull figure, 9.5 cm high,…

Red and Brown Bull Pottery Figure by Ellis

Ellis pottery, red and brown glazed bull figure, 9.5 cm high, 19 cm long

Ellis pottery ram, circa 1960's, 18 cm high

Vintage Ellis Pottery Ram Figurine

Ellis pottery ram, circa 1960's, 18 cm high

Ellis pottery, orange glazed bull, circa 1960's, 21 cm high, 45…

Orange Glazed Bull Pottery from Ellis, 1960s

Ellis pottery, orange glazed bull, circa 1960's, 21 cm high, 45 m long

Ellis pottery, orange glazed bull figure, 18 cm high, 37 cm long

Orange Glazed Bull Figure by Ellis Pottery

Ellis pottery, orange glazed bull figure, 18 cm high, 37 cm long

Ellis pottery, two organge glazed horse figurines, circa 1960's,…

Orange Glazed Horse Figurines from Ellis Pottery (1960s)

Ellis pottery, two organge glazed horse figurines, circa 1960's, 13.5 cm high

Ellis pottery, horse figure, circa 1960's, 26 cm high

Ellis Pottery Horse Figure, 1960s, 26cm High

Ellis pottery, horse figure, circa 1960's, 26 cm high

Ellis pottery, red glazed horse figure, circa 1960's, 21 cm high

Red Glazed Horse Figure from Ellis Pottery (1960s)

Ellis pottery, red glazed horse figure, circa 1960's, 21 cm high

Ellis pottery, three coloured horse figures, 13 cm high

Ellis Pottery Trio: Three 13cm Coloured Horse Figures

Ellis pottery, three coloured horse figures, 13 cm high

Ellis pottery, giraffe figure, 40 cm high

Ellis Pottery Giraffe Figure - 40cm

Ellis pottery, giraffe figure, 40 cm high

Ellis pottery, speckled glazed ram figure, 22 cm high

Speckled Glazed Ram Pottery Figure by Ellis - 22cm

Ellis pottery, speckled glazed ram figure, 22 cm high

Ellis pottery, fox, rooster, and cat figures, tallest 18 cm high

Animal Figurines Set - Ellis Pottery Collection

Ellis pottery, fox, rooster, and cat figures, tallest 18 cm high

An Australian pottery floor vase by Ellis, circa 1960, in…

Ellis Australian Pottery Geometric Floor Vase, Signed, 50cm High

An Australian pottery floor vase by Ellis, circa 1960, in geometric design, signed, 50 cm high

An Ellis Ceramics figure of a ram, green and black glaze.…

Green and Black Glazed Ram Figure by Ellis Ceramics

An Ellis Ceramics figure of a ram, green and black glaze. Length 21 cm.

An Ellis contemporary vase, of grey and turquoise blue design.…

Grey and Turquoise Ellis Vase - 23cm

An Ellis contemporary vase, of grey and turquoise blue design. Height 23 cm

Ellis. Pottery Lamp with shade. Australia c1960s

Australian Pottery Lamp, 1960s

Ellis. Pottery Lamp with shade. Australia c1960s

Ellis pottery orange glaze thumb print lamp with an orange…

Orange Glaze Thumb Print Lamp with Shade

Ellis pottery orange glaze thumb print lamp with an orange shade. Condition good, some crazing, working order. Height not including shade43 cm

Ellis pottery bull figurine, circa 1950s, 21 cm long

Ellis Pottery Bull Figurine - 1950s (21cm)

Ellis pottery bull figurine, circa 1950s, 21 cm long

2 modernist Australian Ellis pottery cat figures circa 1960, 4.…

Pair of Ellis Pottery Cat Figures, 1960

2 modernist Australian Ellis pottery cat figures circa 1960, 4.5 cm and 10.5 cm high

Australian pottery charger in original box, signed Ellis 89

Signed Ellis 89 Australian Pottery Charger in Original Box

Australian pottery charger in original box, signed Ellis 89

Tristram Ellis (working c. 1905), Vigo 1908 watercolour on…

Vigo Harbour

Tristram Ellis (working c. 1905), Vigo 1908 watercolour on paper, signed l.l.c. 'Tristram Ellis, Vigo 1908', 17 x 37 cm. Provenance: Macquarie Galleries, Sydney. Macquarie Galleries, Sydney

Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931): Australian Opera singer;…

Melba's Gift Book and Memorabilia Lot

Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931): Australian Opera singer; 'Melba's Gift Book' published by George Robertson (Australia 1916) edition de luxe signed copy. Red linen covered boards with embossed gilt title and monogram. Illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite,…