The history of Poole Pottery began with "Carter's Industrial Tile Manufactory," which provided the foundation for the later Poole Pottery. In the 1920s, Jesse Carter joined forces with designers Harold Stabler and Phoebe Stabler, and potters John Adams and Truda Adams (formerly Truda Carter), forming "Carter Stabler Adams." They produced Art Deco pottery and were known for their ceramic tiling used in London Underground stations.

Eventually, "Carter Stabler Adams" became "Poole Pottery." During and after World War II, the pottery produced popular lines such as Twintone and Traditional. Truda Carter, the chief designer in the 1920s, created many traditional designs that were interpreted and hand-painted by skilled artisans.

In the 1950s, Robert Jefferson joined Poole Pottery, and alongside other artisans like Leslie Elsden, Guy Sydenham, and Tony Morris, they created two iconic lines: Delphis and Aegean. Delphis featured vibrant psychedelic colors and designs inspired by renowned artists. Aegean, more...

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A Poole Pottery ginger jar, Himalayan Poppy pattern, height 16…

Poole Pottery Ginger Jar, Himalayan Poppy Pattern, 16cm

A Poole Pottery ginger jar, Himalayan Poppy pattern, height 16 cm. Historic retail $NZ280

A set of three Poole wall mounting seagulls, graduating size.…

Set of Three Graduating Poole Seagulls for Wall Mounting

A set of three Poole wall mounting seagulls, graduating size. The largest #298, height 26.5 cm.

Three Poole octagonal sandwich plates, bell flowers relief…

Poole Octagonal Sandwich Plates with Bell Flowers Relief

Three Poole octagonal sandwich plates, bell flowers relief border with aqua glaze, mottled grey cnetres. Mark: 119 C57. See pg89 Hayward. Diameter 21 cm

A Poole owl blue glaze, 1990s, height 18 cm

Poole Blue Glaze Owl, 1990s - 18cm Height

A Poole owl blue glaze, 1990s, height 18 cm

A Poole jug white slip over terracotta. Straight sloping sides.…

Fuchsia Poole Jug by Grace Burge

A Poole jug white slip over terracotta. Straight sloping sides. Fuchsia pattern. Mark 'Poole England' Grace Burge painter, height 13 cm

A Poole jug Ovoid. Impressed mark 'Poole England' ; incised…

Poole Jug with Floral Motif

A Poole jug Ovoid. Impressed mark 'Poole England' ; incised number 436, monogram I MA. Lilac pink blue yellow flowers and leaves covering entire surface, height 15 cm

A Poole fish Aqua glaze. Mark: 314. See pg75 Hayward, height 21…

Poole Fish Aqua Glaze Vase, Mark 314 - Hayward Collection

A Poole fish Aqua glaze. Mark: 314. See pg75 Hayward, height 21 cm

A Poole biscuit barrel with cane handle White slip over…

Poole Biscuit Barrel with Fuchsia Design

A Poole biscuit barrel with cane handle White slip over terracotta Fuchsia design Impressed mark: Poole England; monogrammed ED and incised 230, height 17 cm

A Poole jug, designed by Truda Carter paintress Jean Cockram…

Lilac Fans Poole Jug with Pink Interior

A Poole jug, designed by Truda Carter paintress Jean Cockram (1945-57) Lilac fans with yellow and pink flowers Pink interior, height 13 cm

A graduated set of three Poole yachts, ivory on aquamarine…

Poole Yacht Trio on Aquamarine Waves

A graduated set of three Poole yachts, ivory on aquamarine waves, heights 115, 150 and 24.5 cm. Mark: Incised 'Poole England' inside square, 814 1 814 2 814 3, C85. Slight chip on hull of largest. Optional wall mounting.

A Poole love birds group, on oval base. Coloured Picotee glazes.…

Picotee Glazed Love Birds on Oval Base

A Poole love birds group, on oval base. Coloured Picotee glazes. Base incised 808 small blue S. See pg.51 Hayward, height 20.5 cm

A Poole wall mounting bluebird, large size, length 15 cm.

Large Poole Bluebird Wall Mounting - 15 cm Length

A Poole wall mounting bluebird, large size, length 15 cm.

A set of three Poole wall mounting blue birds, graduating size.…

Poole Blue Bird Trio Wall Mount

A set of three Poole wall mounting blue birds, graduating size. Printed blue mark and impressed numbers. The largest, length 15 cm.

A graduated set of three Poole bluebirds. Largest with…

Poole Bluebird Trio with Restored Beak - Collectibles Set

A graduated set of three Poole bluebirds. Largest with restoration to beak Mark: 807 1-3. See pg 75 Hayward. Largest 15 cm

Poole pottery biscuit barrel with cane handle circa 1940,…

1940 Poole Pottery Biscuit Barrel with Cane Handle

Poole pottery biscuit barrel with cane handle circa 1940, pattern no.230.

Poole Pottery lamp & shade and a custom leadlight shade. Both…

Poole Pottery Lamp & Custom Leadlight Shade Set

Poole Pottery lamp & shade and a custom leadlight shade. Both in good order. 36 cm and 30 cm

A trio of Poole Aegean trays, shape number 81, all with artists…

Poole Aegean Trays Trio with Artist Initials

A trio of Poole Aegean trays, shape number 81, all with artists initials to base, width 16 cm, diameter 15 cm

A Poole bookend shaped as elephant. Pale grey monochrome glaze.…

Poole Elephant Bookend

A Poole bookend shaped as elephant. Pale grey monochrome glaze. Mark 'Poole England' in rectangular, height 15.5 cm, width 18.5 cm

A Poole bookend shaped as elephant. Pale pink-mushroom…

Pink Elephant Bookend by Poole England

A Poole bookend shaped as elephant. Pale pink-mushroom monochrome glaze. Impressed no. 813 mark 'Poole England' in rectangular, height 15.5 cm, width 18.5 cm

A scarce Poole Pottery three light candelabra designed by John…

Poole Pottery Grape Candelabra by John Adams

A scarce Poole Pottery three light candelabra designed by John Adams three branch, grape pattern, light mushroom mottled glaze. Impressed mark and incised '249', height 22 cm

A Poole, carter, Stabler, Adams - Poole England) knight on…

Knight Bookend, Poole England (1921-34)

A Poole, carter, Stabler, Adams - Poole England) knight on horseback bookend (1921-34) unglazed stoneware - possibly a trial piece. Impressed factory mark, height 21 cm

A 1950s Poole freeform lamp base designed by Alfred Read,…

Poole Freeform Lamp Base by Alfred Read (1950s)

A 1950s Poole freeform lamp base designed by Alfred Read, Manufacturers marks and artists signature to base. Height 27 cm, diameter 11.5 cm

A Poole bird figural group, shape 232. Poole mark to back.…

Poole Bird Figural Group

A Poole bird figural group, shape 232. Poole mark to back. Height 7.5 cm, width 17 cm

English Poole Pottery fish by John Adams circa 1940s

Poole Pottery Fish: Artistic Aquatic Beauty

English Poole Pottery fish by John Adams circa 1940s

Large handpainted Poole lampbase 35 cm high

Handpainted Poole Lampbase - 35cm Height

Large handpainted Poole lampbase 35 cm high

Three Poole ceramic animal figures including squirrel, height 6.…

Poole Ceramic Animal Figures: Squirrel and Field Mice

Three Poole ceramic animal figures including squirrel, height 6.5 cm, and two field mice; each marked to base.

Two various Poole ceramic animal figures including lizard,…

Poole Ceramic Animal Figures: Lizard and Otter

Two various Poole ceramic animal figures including lizard, length 13 cm, and otter with fish catch, height 12 cm, each marked to base.

Four various Poole pottery animal figurines comprising 2 birds,…

Poole Pottery Animal Figurines Collection

Four various Poole pottery animal figurines comprising 2 birds, a rabbit and a mouse, height 13 cm tallest

Four Poole pottery bird figurines height 123.5 cm tallest

Four Poole Bird Figurines - Tallest 123.5cm

Four Poole pottery bird figurines height 123.5 cm tallest

A pair of Art Deco Poole elephant book ends, with a pearlescent…

Art Deco Poole Elephant Book Ends

A pair of Art Deco Poole elephant book ends, with a pearlescent pink glaze. Designed by Harold Brownsword c.1928-30 height 16 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm

Poole box and cover, traditional decoration of fuschia (Ee)…

Fuchsia Bee Poole Box and Cover

Poole box and cover, traditional decoration of fuschia (Ee) with bumble bee lid finial, impressed mark Carter Stabler Adams 12.5 cm square

Poole hand painted Susan Russell ginger jar Gazelle decorated,…

Hand-painted Gazelle Ginger Jar by Susan Russell

Poole hand painted Susan Russell ginger jar Gazelle decorated, signed to base, height 25 cm approx.

Six English Poole Pottery egg cups chip to one cups base

Chip Six Egg Cups to One Base

Six English Poole Pottery egg cups chip to one cups base

Two Art Deco Poole coffee / water pots, 15 cm high and shorter…

Pair of Art Deco Poole Coffee/Water Pots

Two Art Deco Poole coffee / water pots, 15 cm high and shorter (2)

Pair Poole mantel ornaments moulded as leaping gazelles in egg…

Leaping Gazelle Mantel Ornaments in Eggshell Green

Pair Poole mantel ornaments moulded as leaping gazelles in egg shell green colour way

A Poole coffee set for six, comprising 6 demitasse & saucers,…

Poole Coffee Set for Six with Sugar and Creamer

A Poole coffee set for six, comprising 6 demitasse & saucers, sugar & creamer

A Poole pottery shell-form centrepiece

Shell Centrepiece by Poole Pottery

A Poole pottery shell-form centrepiece

Three graduated Poole yacht ornaments. White sails on simulated…

Set of Three Graduated Poole Yacht Ornaments

Three graduated Poole yacht ornaments. White sails on simulated blue water, height 39,16 & 11 cm

Poole ceramic owl figurine signed to base B.Linley-Adams,…

Signed Ceramic Owl Figurine by B. Linley-Adams

Poole ceramic owl figurine signed to base B.Linley-Adams, height 18 cm approx

A Poole pottery table lamp base 33 cm

33cm Poole Pottery Lamp Base

A Poole pottery table lamp base 33 cm

A trio of Poole flying ducks. Length 30 cm

Poole Flying Ducks Trio - 30cm Length

A trio of Poole flying ducks. Length 30 cm

Set of three Poole pottery flying seagulls

Poole Pottery Seagull Trio

Set of three Poole pottery flying seagulls

Selection of English Art pottery to include Poole

English Art Pottery Collection Featuring Poole

Selection of English Art pottery to include Poole

Pair Poole bowls. Fruit decoration. Diameter 32 cm

Fruit Decorated Pair of 32cm Poole Bowls

Pair Poole bowls. Fruit decoration. Diameter 32 cm

Pair English Poole Studio Ware pottery dolphin figures. Blue…

Blue-green Poole Studio Ware Dolphin Figures (1950s)

Pair English Poole Studio Ware pottery dolphin figures. Blue green glaze c.1950s. Height 20 cm (taller)

Vintage Poole pottery jug 16.8 cm high

Poole Pottery Vintage Jug - 16.8cm Height

Vintage Poole pottery jug 16.8 cm high