John Campbell was born in 1857 in New Zealand and moved to Victoria with his family as a child. He became an apprentice at Bendigo pottery and his newly learned potters skills were rewarded by winning medals in the 1879-80 Melbourne Juvenile Intercolonial Exhibition for his exhibits - a stoneware fountain, a whisky still worm and two terracotta fire grate backs.

At around age 23 he moved to Tasmania and in 1881 in partnership with his father in law, bought Alfred Cornwell’s 'Victorian and Tasmanian Potteries Launceston pottery works. In the 1891-2 Tasmanian Exhibition in their home town of Launceston, Campbell’s exhibited a range of pots and urns, vases, teapots, cheese dishes with covers, jars, bottles and Toby jugs.

Pipe and brick manufacture was the largest part of the Campbell business, but John Campbell's own interest were the hand-thrown decorative items that they manufactured.

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John Campbell 'Abel Tasman' pottery Toby jug inscribed 'Tasman'…

John Campbell 'Abel Tasman' pottery Toby jug inscribed 'Tasman' at front, incised to base 'Cpt. J.H. Ferton, 1936, from the boys, members, wall Lab Club', 25.5 cm high.

Four various John Campbell Pottery items. Includes trough vase,…

Four various John Campbell Pottery items. Includes trough vase, two small jugs, and a small vase. All with incised signatures to base, length 25 cm (trough vase)

McHUGH green and brown glazed pottery vase; together with a…

Glazed Pottery Vase and Jug Set

McHUGH green and brown glazed pottery vase; together with a John Campbell pottery jug and vase, (3 items), the largest 9 cm high

John Campbell brown glazed pottery ale jug incised 'John…

Tasmanian John Campbell Brown Glazed Ale Jug

John Campbell brown glazed pottery ale jug incised 'John Campbell, Tasmania' 21 cm high

Two pieces of John Campbell Tasmania pottery, the first a dish…

John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Dish and Jug

Two pieces of John Campbell Tasmania pottery, the first a dish modelled as a map of Tasmania, incised signature. Length 11 cm. The second a small green glazed jug, incised signature to base. Height 7 cm. (2)

An earthenware gumnnut and gumleaf decorated jug, circa 1946…

Handmade Gum Nut and Leaf Decorated Jug by John Campbell

An earthenware gumnnut and gumleaf decorated jug, circa 1946 John Campbell (1857-1929), a glazed earthenware gum nut and gum leaf decorated jug, circa 1946, incised to base 'Handmade John Campbell Tasmania 1946', 20m high. Provenance: Hurnall's Antiques &…

2 pieces of unsigned Pottery including Campbell style butter…

Unsigned Pottery and John Campbell Tasmania Vase

2 pieces of unsigned Pottery including Campbell style butter barrel with lid character jug and signed John Campbell Tasmania vase

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery jug in rare pink glaze, circa…

Pink John Campbell Tasmanian Pottery Jug

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery jug in rare pink glaze, circa 1930's, incised 'John Campbell, Tasmania, B54', 22 cm high

John Campbell jug, height 10 cm

10 cm John Campbell Jug

John Campbell jug, height 10 cm

Brown Rupert Bunny jug, 13 cm, unsigned Campbell

Unsigned Campbell Brown Bunny Jug 13cm

Brown Rupert Bunny jug, 13 cm, unsigned Campbell

H. McHugh Pottery & John Campbell small jug I brown & blue…

Tasmanian Glazed Pottery Jugs and Vases

H. McHugh Pottery & John Campbell small jug I brown & blue glazed vase, inscribed H McHugh Tasmania to the base height 12.5 cm II yellow & green glazed vase, inscribed 77 John Campbell Tasmania to the base height 8.5 cm

Blue Rupert Bunny jug, 15 cm, unsigned Campbell

Unsigned Campbell Blue Bunny Jug, 15 cm

Blue Rupert Bunny jug, 15 cm, unsigned Campbell

Two John Campbell Pottery items, Tasmania, vase 1939, height 10…

John Campbell Pottery Vase and Jug, Tasmania (A/F)

Two John Campbell Pottery items, Tasmania, vase 1939, height 10 cm, and jug 1930, height 15 cm, A/F ? chip to base rim. Signed to base.

John Campbell squat jug, green and yellow, 10.5 cm high, 20 cm…

Green and Yellow Squat Jug by John Campbell

John Campbell squat jug, green and yellow, 10.5 cm high, 20 cm wide

Early John Campbell Rupert Bunny jug with note from Glen…

Campbell Bunny Jug with Note

Early John Campbell Rupert Bunny jug with note from Glen Campbell, 15 cm

John Campbell Australian pottery jug large size, green glaze,…

Green Glazed John Campbell Pottery Jug, Tasmania 1934

John Campbell Australian pottery jug large size, green glaze, inscribed to base and # 24/1934/Tas, 17 cm high

John Campbell Australian pottery jug green glaze, medium size,…

Green Glazed John Campbell Pottery Jug #36/1933

John Campbell Australian pottery jug green glaze, medium size, inscribed to base and # 36/1933, 13 cm high

John Campbell Australian pottery face jug signed base, 12 cm…

Campbell Signed Australian Face Jug - 12cm

John Campbell Australian pottery face jug signed base, 12 cm high

John Campbell Australian pottery jug green glaze, base…

1933 John Campbell Australian Pottery Green Glazed Jug

John Campbell Australian pottery jug green glaze, base inscribed J.C. 1933, 14 cm high

Jug by John Campbell Tasmania C1930's, 11 cm (H)

Vintage Tasmanian Jug by John Campbell (1930s)

Jug by John Campbell Tasmania C1930's, 11 cm (H)

Campbell Pottery, Abel Tasman jug

Abel Tasman Jug by Campbell Pottery

Campbell Pottery, Abel Tasman jug

John Campbell pink glaze pottery jug 19 cm wide, 10.5 cm high

John Campbell Pink Glaze Pottery Jug - 19cm x 10.5cm

John Campbell pink glaze pottery jug 19 cm wide, 10.5 cm high

Three graduated pottery character jugs attributed to Campbell…

Graduated Campbell Pottery Character Jugs Set

Three graduated pottery character jugs attributed to Campbell Pottery, 19 cm, 16 cm, 12 cm

A John Campbell drip glazed jug and bowl, 1933 and similar,…

John Campbell Drip Glazed Jug and Bowl Set

A John Campbell drip glazed jug and bowl, 1933 and similar, both signed John Campbell, one marked Tasmania, an ovoid jug with an applied ribbed handle with spur, vibrantly glazed in russet, amber and mint green streaks and flames; and a squat ovoid bowl…

Two John Campbell drip glazed items a small pot and a jug,…

John Campbell Drip Glazed Pot and Jug

Two John Campbell drip glazed items a small pot and a jug, 1930s, both signed John Campbell Tasmania, an ovoid jug in a pale sky-blue glaze with lightly sponged yellow hints, mark of D.I underside; and a small ovoid pot in sky blue with a black drip…

Abel Tasman pottery jug by Campbell pottery marked Campbell…

Campbell Launceston Pottery Jug C1900-1910

Abel Tasman pottery jug by Campbell pottery marked Campbell Launceston C1900-1910

John Campbell Pottery, An orange, brown and blue glaze jug,…

John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Set

John Campbell Pottery, An orange, brown and blue glaze jug, basket and ribbed vase, all inscribed 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 10 cm, 11 cm and 13 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze mug, small jug and a…

John Campbell Pottery Green Glaze Set

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze mug, small jug and a fluted vase, all inscribed 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 12.5 cm, 10 cm and 8.5 cm high

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze water jug, inscribed '78…

John Campbell's Green Glaze Water Jug, Tasmania 1935

John Campbell Pottery, A green glaze water jug, inscribed '78 John Campbell, 1935 Tasmania, 19 cm high

A Tasmanian John Campbell milk jug, height 13.5 cm

Tasmanian John Campbell Milk Jug - 13.5cm Height

A Tasmanian John Campbell milk jug, height 13.5 cm

Four John Campbell green pottery items: a vase, a pot, tankard…

John Campbell Green Pottery Set, 1930s

Four John Campbell green pottery items: a vase, a pot, tankard and jug, 1930s, all decorated with the same rich silver green, aqua and light olive green streaked glaze, all incised John Campbell Tasmania underside, the pot marked 10.S 1933, the jug marked…

Rupert Bunny jug, attributed Campbell pottery, 15 cm

Rupert Bunny Campbell Pottery Jug (15cm)

Rupert Bunny jug, attributed Campbell pottery, 15 cm

John Campbell green drip glaze pair of graduated jugs one…

John Campbell Tasmania Green Drip Glaze Jug Pair

John Campbell green drip glaze pair of graduated jugs one signed 'John Campbell Tasmania', the other 'John Campbell 1933'. Condition good, typical wear to the bases. Height of tallest 11 cm

John Campbell brown & yellow drip glaze jug with a flared mouth,…

John Campbell Tasmania Drip Glaze Jug

John Campbell brown & yellow drip glaze jug with a flared mouth, signed to the base 'J.S. John Campbell Tasmania'. condition good, minor Ware consistant with age. Height 21 cm

John Campbell green, blue yellow & Rust drip glaze jug with a…

John Campbell Tasmania Drip Glaze Jug

John Campbell green, blue yellow & Rust drip glaze jug with a two ring handle & a slender ribbed body, etched 'F.J.2. John Campbell Tasmania'. Condition good, expected age related wear & crazing. Height 26 cm

A John Campbell Tasmania pottery, jug drip glaze colours.…

John Campbell Tasmania Pottery Drip Glaze Jug

A John Campbell Tasmania pottery, jug drip glaze colours. Signed John Campbell Tasmania' 19 cm high

A John Campbell, character jug, yellow glaze with incised…

Yellow John Campbell Character Jug, 12.5cm

A John Campbell, character jug, yellow glaze with incised signature. 12.5 cm high

A John Campbell of Launceton blue glazed jug and cover, circa…

Blue Glazed John Campbell Jug and Cover

A John Campbell of Launceton blue glazed jug and cover, circa 1933, 18 cm high

An Australian pottery character jug of Joseph Lyons by John…

Australian Pottery Joseph Lyons Character Jug by John Campbell

An Australian pottery character jug of Joseph Lyons by John Campbell, Tasmania, first half 20th century, the Joseph Lyons jug 20.5 cm high. Note: Joseph Lyons was Labor Premier of Tasmania from 1923 to 1928 and a Minister in the James Scullin government…

Campbell, John character jug. Brown glaze. Height 15 cm

Brown Glaze Campbell Character Jug - 15cm Height

Campbell, John character jug. Brown glaze. Height 15 cm

Campbell monkey face jug, 11.5 cm high. 1935, green

Green 1935 Monkey Face Jug by Campbell

Campbell monkey face jug, 11.5 cm high. 1935, green

Small John Campbell pottery face jug, 11 cm, green

Green John Campbell Face Jug, 11cm

Small John Campbell pottery face jug, 11 cm, green

Campbell pottery jug 21 cm high

21cm Campbell Pottery Jug

Campbell pottery jug 21 cm high

Campbell pottery jug, Rupert Bunny, jug 16 cm high

Rupert Bunny's 16cm Campbell Pottery Jug

Campbell pottery jug, Rupert Bunny, jug 16 cm high

A ceramic jug and jardiniere by John Campbell. 1920s-1930s, the…

John Campbell Ceramic Jug and Jardiniere

A ceramic jug and jardiniere by John Campbell. 1920s-1930s, the waisted onion shaped jug with a simple 'C' handle in a burnt orange and amber glaze descending to mottled emerald green; the rectangular jardiniere with sharp triangular strap handles in a…

Campbell Hegan, jug, stoneware with shino glaze. Impressed mark.…

Shino Glazed Stoneware Jug by Campbell Hegan

Campbell Hegan, jug, stoneware with shino glaze. Impressed mark. Height 30 cm

Three various John Campbell items. Including ant trap; creamer;…

John Campbell Collection: Ant Trap, Creamer, and Carnival Dish

Three various John Campbell items. Including ant trap; creamer; and 'Past Footballers bowls Carnival 1987,' circular dish. Height 8 cm (jug)