Established in 1872 by Scotsman John McHugh at Sandhill near Launceston Tasmania, the business was primarily a pipe manufacturing business, as well as producing secondary lines in domestic and agricultural wares.

John McHugh died in in 1892 and the business was continued by his sons.

So far as collectors are concerned, the McHugh Pottery golden years are the 1930s, when several well known potters were employed, and the output of art pottery of the period is noted for its drip glazes in yellows, blues and pinks, known in the company as "fancy wares". Some of the wares of this period are dated.

McHugh ceased making art pottery in the mid 1940s but continued with its pipe making, domestic and agricultural wares, making it a takeover target in the 1950s for Humes Ltd., who were pipe manufacturers.

In 1988 Humes was acquired by the Smorgan groupand in 1990 Humes changed its more...

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McHugh Pottery, An orange, pink and black glaze ovoid vase,…

McHugh Pottery Ovoid Vase, Tasmania 1934

McHugh Pottery, An orange, pink and black glaze ovoid vase, inscribed 'H McHugh, Tasmania 1934 22', 13 cm high

An Australian pottery vase, incised to base 'H. McHugh Tasmania,…

H. McHugh Tasmania Pottery Vase

An Australian pottery vase, incised to base 'H. McHugh Tasmania, 53'. 30 x 20 cm

McHugh: group of three Tasmanian pottery vases circa early…

Trio of Tasmanian Pottery Vases in Various Glazes

McHugh: group of three Tasmanian pottery vases circa early 1930s in green, brown & pink glazes. Heights 8 cm, 10 cm & 15 cm

Signed McHugh vase, brown and yellow, 21.5 cm high

Signed McHugh Brown and Yellow Vase - 21.5 cm

Signed McHugh vase, brown and yellow, 21.5 cm high

McHugh, pair of pottery vases with blue and yellow glazes,…

Blue and Yellow McHugh Pottery Vases, Tasmania 1935

McHugh, pair of pottery vases with blue and yellow glazes, incised 'McHugh, Tasmania, 1935', 11 cm high

McHugh pottery vase, 17 cm high

McHugh Pottery Vase - 17cm Height

McHugh pottery vase, 17 cm high

Large Hugh McHugh pottery vase, c.1933, of squat baluster form…

1933 McHugh Pottery Vase, Brown & Yellow, 30cm Height

Large Hugh McHugh pottery vase, c.1933, of squat baluster form with elongated neck and slightly everted lip, in tones of brown and yellow, height 30 cm

Pair of Mchugh 3 handled vases, blue/yellow, 8 cm

Blue and Yellow Mchugh Vases with 3 Handles (Pair)

Pair of Mchugh 3 handled vases, blue/yellow, 8 cm

McHugh Pottery vase, Tasmania Pottery blue/yellow drip glaze.,…

McHugh Pottery vase, Tasmania Pottery blue/yellow drip glaze., height 22.8 cm, width 20 cm

McHugh green glazed pottery cream jug incised 'McHugh, Tasmania,…

McHugh Tasmania Pottery Cream Jug - John Stephens Collection

McHugh green glazed pottery cream jug incised 'McHugh, Tasmania, ½ Pt' 10 cm high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

Pair H. McHugh drip glaze mantel vases. Incised to bases.…

Pair of H. McHugh Mantel Vases

Pair H. McHugh drip glaze mantel vases. Incised to bases. Height 29 cm (each)

McHugh rare double gourd shaped pottery vase with unusual…

McHugh rare double gourd shaped pottery vase with unusual mottled glaze, incised "McHugh, Tasmania", 15 cm high

McHugh Pottery jardiniere, yellow and green, 19 cm high, 22 cm…

Yellow and Green McHugh Pottery Jardiniere

McHugh Pottery jardiniere, yellow and green, 19 cm high, 22 cm diameter

McHugh Pottery Vase and pottery frog, vase incised 'H. McHugh,…

H. McHugh Tasmania Pottery Vase and Frog

McHugh Pottery Vase and pottery frog, vase incised 'H. McHugh, Tasmania, the vase 14 cm across the handles

McHugh blue and yellow glazed pottery vase, incised

McHugh blue and yellow glazed pottery vase, incised "McHugh 1933", 23.5 cm high

Mchugh pottery jardiniere, 21.5 cm

Mchugh Pottery Jardiniere - 21.5 cm

Mchugh pottery jardiniere, 21.5 cm

McHugh pottery vase with unusual black glaze with mottled…

McHugh pottery vase with unusual black glaze with mottled highlights, incised 'McHugh, Tasmania', 18.5 cm high, 21 cm wide

A McHugh Tasmania 1930s urn

McHugh Tasmania 1930s Urn

A McHugh Tasmania 1930s urn

McHugh: Tasmanian pottery vase glazed in blue with yellow…

Tasmanian Blue-Yellow Pottery Vase, Signed, 28cm

McHugh: Tasmanian pottery vase glazed in blue with yellow highlights. Incised signature, height 28 cm

McHugh pottery vase, 24 cm high. green/brown

Green/Brown McHugh Pottery Vase - 24 cm

McHugh pottery vase, 24 cm high. green/brown

McHugh blue and yellow glazed pottery vase, incised

McHugh blue and yellow glazed pottery vase, incised "H McHugh Tasmania, 1935", 30 cm high

Unsigned miniature McHugh pottery boot, surface chips to top…

Miniature McHugh Pottery Boot with Surface Chips

Unsigned miniature McHugh pottery boot, surface chips to top rim, 6.5 cm tall

Miniature McHugh Pottery boot, unsigned, 6.5 cm, blue and green

Miniature McHugh Pottery Boot in Blue and Green

Miniature McHugh Pottery boot, unsigned, 6.5 cm, blue and green

McHugh Pottery two handled vase, 23 cm

McHugh Pottery Two-Handled Vase (23cm)

McHugh Pottery two handled vase, 23 cm

McHugh pair of brown glazed pottery candlesticks, incised…

McHugh pair of brown glazed pottery candlesticks, incised "McHugh, Tasmania", 13 cm high

Green signed McHugh Tasmania 29 one handled jug, 25 cm high,

Green McHugh Tasmania Jug - 25cm Height

Green signed McHugh Tasmania 29 one handled jug, 25 cm high,

McHugh Brothers Pottery. A glazed earthenware figure of a green…

Green Frog Earthenware Figure by McHugh Brothers Pottery

McHugh Brothers Pottery. A glazed earthenware figure of a green frog, incised H McHugh, Tasmania, 9.5 cm high

McHugh pair of mantel vases glazed in blue with yellow…

Blue and Yellow Glazed Mantel Vases by H. McHugh, Tasmania

McHugh pair of mantel vases glazed in blue with yellow highlights, incised 'H. McHugh, Tasmania, 18', 18 cm high, 22 cm wide

McHugh, rare pottery leaf plate, incised 'McHugh, Tasmania', 24.…

McHugh Tasmania Incised Pottery Leaf Plate, 24.5 cm Diameter

McHugh, rare pottery leaf plate, incised 'McHugh, Tasmania', 24.5 cm diameter

McHugh green glazed pottery frog, 9.5 cm high, 16 cm long

McHugh Green Glazed Pottery Frog - 9.5cm x 16cm

McHugh green glazed pottery frog, 9.5 cm high, 16 cm long

Spaniel pottery dog money box, 8 cm high. McHugh, made by Denny…

Rare McHugh Spaniel Pottery Money Box by Denny Beckitt

Spaniel pottery dog money box, 8 cm high. McHugh, made by Denny Beckitt, very rare

McHugh Brothers Pottery. A glazed earthenware figure of a green…

Green Frog Earthenware Figure by H McHugh, Tasmania

McHugh Brothers Pottery. A glazed earthenware figure of a green frog, incised H McHugh, Tasmania, 9 cm high

McHugh Tasmania signed leaf plate, 24.5 cm diameter, brown and…

McHugh Tasmania Leaf Plate, 24.5cm Diameter, Brown and Green

McHugh Tasmania signed leaf plate, 24.5 cm diameter, brown and green

McHugh pottery kelpie dog doorstop, incised 'H. McHugh,…

McHugh Pottery Kelpie Dog Doorstop from Tasmania

McHugh pottery kelpie dog doorstop, incised 'H. McHugh, Tasmania', 21 cm high, 34 cm wide

Pottery jardiniere & pedestal, unsigned, C1900 McHugh, 80 cm…

Antique Pottery Jardiniere & Pedestal, C1900, 80cm High

Pottery jardiniere & pedestal, unsigned, C1900 McHugh, 80 cm high

McHugh pottery dog, green/brown Australian Kelpie (Doorstop)…

Green/Brown Kelpie Doorstop with Chip

McHugh pottery dog, green/brown Australian Kelpie (Doorstop) (tiny chip to base)

McHugh pottery frog, 9 cm high. 1934

1934 McHugh Pottery Frog, 9cm High

McHugh pottery frog, 9 cm high. 1934

McHugh, a pottery doorstop in the form of a kelpie, incised:…

Tasmanian Kelpie Pottery Doorstop by McHugh

McHugh, a pottery doorstop in the form of a kelpie, incised: McHugh, Tasmania, 22 cm high, 34 cm long, 16 cm deep

Unsigned McHugh Pottery Kelpie dog door stop glazed in green…

Green and Brown Kelpie Dog Door Stop by McHugh Pottery

Unsigned McHugh Pottery Kelpie dog door stop glazed in green and brown, 22 cm high, 32 cm wide, 14 cm deep

McHugh Brothers Pottery. A glazed earthenware figure of a green…

Green Frog Earthenware Figure by McHugh Brothers Pottery

McHugh Brothers Pottery. A glazed earthenware figure of a green frog, incised H McHugh, Tasmania, 16.5 cm high

Green unsigned McHugh frog, 9.5 cm high, 8.5 cm long, 8.5 cm…

Small Green McHugh Frog Figurine - Unsigned

Green unsigned McHugh frog, 9.5 cm high, 8.5 cm long, 8.5 cm wide

Unusual square blue signed McHugh Tasmanian planter, 20.5 cm…

Blue McHugh Tasmanian Planter - Unique Square Design

Unusual square blue signed McHugh Tasmanian planter, 20.5 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep, 115 cm high

McHugh pottery vase, green brown yellow 31 cm high. 1953

1953 McHugh Pottery Vase, 31cm

McHugh pottery vase, green brown yellow 31 cm high. 1953

Brown pottery cat, McHugh pottery, 15 cm high

McHugh Pottery Brown Cat

Brown pottery cat, McHugh pottery, 15 cm high

Tall McHugh vase, 1936, mottled brown and pink

Mottled McHugh Vase, 1936

Tall McHugh vase, 1936, mottled brown and pink

McHugh Tasmanian pottery 'Kelpie' dog doorstop glazed in green…

Green and Brown Glazed Kelpie Dog Doorstop by McHugh Pottery

McHugh Tasmanian pottery 'Kelpie' dog doorstop glazed in green & brown. Height 21 cm, width 33 cm, depth 15 cm

McHugh Bros stoneware bottle circa 1895-1920

Antique Stoneware Bottle by McHugh Bros (1895-1920)

McHugh Bros stoneware bottle circa 1895-1920

Unsigned McHugh frog, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm long, 17 cm wide

Small Frog Figurine by McHugh - Unsigned

Unsigned McHugh frog, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm long, 17 cm wide

McHugh Pottery Kelpie dog, incised 'McHugh, Tasmania', 21 cm…

McHugh Pottery Kelpie Dog from Tasmania

McHugh Pottery Kelpie dog, incised 'McHugh, Tasmania', 21 cm high, 34 cm wide

Large McHugh Australian trough / vase with applied design of…

McHugh Australian Trough/Vase with Applied Floral Design

Large McHugh Australian trough / vase with applied design of flowers, ferns and leaves, incised H McHugh Tasmania, width 31 cm

McHugh pottery kelpie dog doorstop, Tasmanian origin, signature…

Tasmanian Kelpie Doorstop by McHugh Pottery

McHugh pottery kelpie dog doorstop, Tasmanian origin, signature not visible, 22 cm high, 35 cm long

McHugh Pottery flower trough, 31 cm across

McHugh Pottery Flower Trough - 31cm Diameter

McHugh Pottery flower trough, 31 cm across

McHugh Pottery log flower trough with kookaburra and frog…

McHugh Pottery Log Flower Trough with Kookaburra and Frog

McHugh Pottery log flower trough with kookaburra and frog decoration, unusual mottled glazed, rare. Later branding added to base 'H. McHugh, Tasmania' 15 cm high, 30 cm wide. Note: Illustrated in 'McHugh Bros. Pottery, Launceston', by Robert Florey…

McHugh Pottery trough incised signature, 12 cm high, 30 cm wide,…

McHugh Pottery Trough with Incised Signature

McHugh Pottery trough incised signature, 12 cm high, 30 cm wide, 14 cm deep. Provenance: Collection of The Late Geoffrey Maxwell Worthington

McHugh pottery kelpie door stop in good condition (C1930),…

McHugh Kelpie Door Stop - Tasmania C1930

McHugh pottery kelpie door stop in good condition (C1930), stamped H McHugh Tasmania, 34.5 cm long 16 cm depth. 23 cm high to tip of ears

Pair of unsigned jardinieres on pedestal stands, attributed to…

McHugh Pottery Jardinieres on Pedestal Stands

Pair of unsigned jardinieres on pedestal stands, attributed to McHugh pottery. Exhibited at the Tasmanian Exhibition 1891-1892. Reference, Jeff Ford Australian pottery, the first 100 Years.

Signed McHugh Tasmania 1934 frog and lizard bowl, 6.5 cm high,…

McHugh Tasmania Frog and Lizard Bowl (1934)

Signed McHugh Tasmania 1934 frog and lizard bowl, 6.5 cm high, 12 cm deep,