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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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)

Four various John Campbell Pottery items. Includes green and…

Four various John Campbell Pottery items. Includes green and yellow glazed trough vase, blue glazed vase, twin handled vase with green glaze, and a flower frog in mottled red and brown glaze. All with incised signatures to base, length 29 cm (trough vase)

John Campbell blue glazed pottery trough and mug, both incised…

John Campbell Tasmania Blue Glazed Pottery Trough and Mug

John Campbell blue glazed pottery trough and mug, both incised 'John Campbell Tasmania', the trough 9.5 cm high, 21 cm wide

John Campbell blue glazed pottery trough, incised 'John…

John Campbell Blue Glazed Pottery Trough, Tasmania

John Campbell blue glazed pottery trough, incised 'John Campbell Launceston Tasmania', 12 cm high, 31 cm wide

John Campbell green glazed pottery flower trough incised 'John…

Green Glazed Flower Trough by John Campbell

John Campbell green glazed pottery flower trough incised 'John Campbell, Tas' 13 cm high, 36 cm wide. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

John Campbell Australian pottery trough vase in a green and…

Green and Yellow Glazed Pottery Trough Vase by John Campbell

John Campbell Australian pottery trough vase in a green and yellow glaze, signed to base, width 20.5 cm

John Campbell, planter, c. 1935, earthenware with green drip…

John Campbell Earthenware Planter with Green Drip Glaze

John Campbell, planter, c. 1935, earthenware with green drip glaze, decorated with moulded birds amongst branches, on four feet, artist's signature to base ' John Campbell Tas', height 21 cm width 45 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson,…

A John Campbell green glazed studio Pottery trough vase raised…

Green Glazed Pottery Trough Vase with Bird and Flower Design

A John Campbell green glazed studio Pottery trough vase raised on feet and decorated with birds and flowers cm, width 46 cm

Signed John Campbell Tasmania trough, chip on top rim at end,…

Tasmanian Finch Decorated Trough with Chip on Rim

Signed John Campbell Tasmania trough, chip on top rim at end, on four scrolled feet decorated with Finches and Foliage, 20 cm high, 45 cm wide, 19 cm deep,

Blue signed John Campbell planter, 10 cm high, 28 cm wide, 12…

Blue John Campbell Planter - 10cm x 28cm x 12cm

Blue signed John Campbell planter, 10 cm high, 28 cm wide, 12 cm deep,

John Campbell blue glazed pottery trough, incised 'John…

1932 John Campbell Blue Glazed Pottery Trough from Tasmania

John Campbell blue glazed pottery trough, incised 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 1932', 17 cm high, 43 cm wide

Signed John Campbell Tasmania 10B trough inscribed with…

Launceston Cup 1950 Winner Tarcombe Trough with Hairline Crack

Signed John Campbell Tasmania 10B trough inscribed with Launceston cup 1950 Winner Tarcombe, hairline crack

John Campbell, green glazed Tasmanian pottery trough incised…

Green Glazed Pottery Trough by John Campbell, Tas

John Campbell, green glazed Tasmanian pottery trough incised 'John Campbell, Tas. M.B.' 20 cm high, 45 cm wide, 20 cm deep

John Campbell Australian pottery canoe trough vase green glaze,…

Green Glazed Pottery Canoe Vase with Paddle Decoration

John Campbell Australian pottery canoe trough vase green glaze, raised paddle decoration to sides, inscribed to base, 30 cm wide high, ex. University of Adelaide collection serial no. to base

John Campbell Green glaze pottery trough, incised 'John…

John Campbell Tasmania Green Glaze Pottery Trough, 36cm

John Campbell Green glaze pottery trough, incised 'John Campbell, Tasmania, Dil, 36 cm across

John Campbell Pottery flower trough, incised 'John Campbell Tas.…

John Campbell's Incised Flower Trough

John Campbell Pottery flower trough, incised 'John Campbell Tas., 20 cm across

A John Campbell canoe trough with frog

Froggy Ride in Campbell's Canoe

A John Campbell canoe trough with frog

Oval John Campbell planter (floral decoration) & two flower…

Floral Planter with Two Frogs, 28 cm

Oval John Campbell planter (floral decoration) & two flower frogs, 28 cm

A John Campbell trough vase, with handles and blue drip glaze,…

Signed Blue Drip Glaze Trough Vase with Handles

A John Campbell trough vase, with handles and blue drip glaze, signed to base. Length 33 cm.

Vintage John Campbell Australian pottery vase trough vase,…

Green Glazed John Campbell Trough Vase

Vintage John Campbell Australian pottery vase trough vase, green glaze, inscribed to base. Length 35 cm

Square Campbell planter, yellow & green with Art Nouveau style…

Art Nouveau Planter with Leaf Decoration, Minor Damage

Square Campbell planter, yellow & green with Art Nouveau style leaf decoration, 23 x 23 cm, minor Damage

Australian pottery planter trough, John Campbell, marked to…

John Campbell Drip Glaze Pottery Trough

Australian pottery planter trough, John Campbell, marked to base 14, drip glaze, length 35 cm

John Campbell green drip glaze trough vase signed 'John…

Green Drip Glaze Trough Vase by John Campbell

John Campbell green drip glaze trough vase signed 'John Campbell' to the base, dimensions 36 x 13.1 x 13 cm

John Campbell trough vase, green and yellow drip glaze,…

Green and Yellow Drip Glaze Vase by John Campbell

John Campbell trough vase, green and yellow drip glaze, inscribed signature to base. Length 25 cm

John Campbell blue drip glaze trough vase signed & dated 'John…

John Campbell Blue Drip Glaze Trough Vase

John Campbell blue drip glaze trough vase signed & dated 'John Campbell' to the base. 24 x10 x 9 cm

John Campbell pottery trough

Campbell Pottery Trough

John Campbell pottery trough

John Campbell pottery boat trough

Campbell's Boat Trough Pottery

John Campbell pottery boat trough

John Campbell green drip glaze trough having realistic picket…

Green Drip Glaze Trough with Picket Fence Detail

John Campbell green drip glaze trough having realistic picket fence detail, signed to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, length 35 cm

John Campbell Pottery, A green and yellow glaze trough planter…

Flower Moulded Trough Planter by John Campbell Pottery

John Campbell Pottery, A green and yellow glaze trough planter raised on four feet and moulded with flowers, inscribed 'John Campbell, Tasmania, 43 cm wide, 21 cm high

Campbell pottery planter, 37.5 cm long,  9.5 cm high

Campbell Pottery Planter: Long and Low

Campbell pottery planter, 37.5 cm long, 9.5 cm high

John Campbell Green glazed pottery trough with embossed floral…

Green Glazed Floral Trough by John Campbell

John Campbell Green glazed pottery trough with embossed floral motif, 17 cm x 40 cm wide

John Campbell Blue glazed pottery trough, 12 cm high, 13 cm…

Blue Glazed Pottery Trough by John Campbell

John Campbell Blue glazed pottery trough, 12 cm high, 13 cm across

John Campbell Blue glazed pottery row boat flower trough, 29 cm…

Blue Glazed Row Boat Flower Trough by John Campbell

John Campbell Blue glazed pottery row boat flower trough, 29 cm across

John Campbell Pottery trough, 45 cm across. Provenance:…

Campbell Pottery Trough from Worthington Collection

John Campbell Pottery trough, 45 cm across. Provenance: Collection of The Late Geoffrey Maxwell Worthington

John Campbell Green glazed pottery trough, early 20th century,…

Green Glazed Pottery Trough by John Campbell (20th Century)

John Campbell Green glazed pottery trough, early 20th century, 20 cm high, 44 cm across

John Campbell green & gold drip glaze trough vase having raised…

Green & Gold Floral Trough Vase by John Campbell Tasmania

John Campbell green & gold drip glaze trough vase having raised floral detail, inscribed to the base 'John Campbell Launceston Tasmania F.M.B. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Length 41 cm

A large earthenware glaze flower trough drip glaze with moulded…

John Campbell Tasmania Flower Trough

A large earthenware glaze flower trough drip glaze with moulded reserves, signed John Campbell, Tasmania. 20 cm high, 46 cm long 17 cm deep. 21 cm high,45 cm long

A large majolica planter, by John Campbell, Tasmanian, circa…

Tasmanian Majolica Planter by John Campbell, Circa 1930

A large majolica planter, by John Campbell, Tasmanian, circa 1930, 16 cm high, 42 cm wide

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery flower trough (length 20 cm) &…

Tasmanian Pottery Flower Trough and Vases Set

John Campbell Tasmanian pottery flower trough (length 20 cm) & 2 vases 10 cm & 8 cm. (3 items)

Campbell pottery planter 17.5 cm high, 15 cm deep. (minor chip),…

Campbell Pottery Planter - Yellow/Green with Minor Chip

Campbell pottery planter 17.5 cm high, 15 cm deep. (minor chip), yellow/green

John Campbell, Pottery flower trough with Art Deco style…

Art Deco Flower Trough with Handles

John Campbell, Pottery flower trough with Art Deco style handles, green & yellow glaze. Height 10 cm, width 37 cm, depth 10 cm

Campbell planter, Tasmania, 1933, birds, chipped and cracked

Chipped Campbell Planter with Bird Motif

Campbell planter, Tasmania, 1933, birds, chipped and cracked

Three John Campbell trough vases. Cream, green and yellow drip…

John Campbell Trio Drip Glaze Vases

Three John Campbell trough vases. Cream, green and yellow drip glazes. Length 20 cm. Height 10 cm each

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green drip glaze.…

Campbell Cream and Green Drip Glaze Vases (Pair)

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green drip glaze. Incised 'Tas 1935,' to one. Length 25 cm. Height 10 cm (each)

John Campbell trough vase. Triangular double handles. Cream,…

Campbell Triangular Drip Glaze Vase

John Campbell trough vase. Triangular double handles. Cream, yellow and green drip glaze. Height 9 cm. Length 36 cm

Two various John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green, and…

John Campbell Trough Vases in Cream, Green and Brown

Two various John Campbell trough vases. Cream and green, and brown drip glazes. Length 30 cm. Height 11 cm, and Length 20 cm. Height 10 cm

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Yellow and green drip glaze.…

Campbell Drip Glaze Vases

Pair John Campbell trough vases. Yellow and green drip glaze. Height 12 cm. Length 30 cm each

Graduated pair John Campbell trough vases. In form of everted…

Campbell Graduated Drip Glaze Vases

Graduated pair John Campbell trough vases. In form of everted punnets with palings and straps. Cream and green drip glazes. Height 13 cm. Length 34 cm, and Height 10 cm. Length 29 cm

Large John Campbell pink drip glazed trough vase on four scroll…

John Campbell pink glazed vase with bird decoration

Large John Campbell pink drip glazed trough vase on four scroll feet with bird decoration, signed to base