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Help for New Forum Members

Includes tips on how to upload photos. If you're stuck just ask and we'll try our best to help you.
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New Members - Please Introduce yourself to the other members

Don't be shy - introduce yourself and participate... give it a go!
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Don't miss the Chat Box - for online chat!

Don't miss our monthly chat night - First Sunday of each month at 9pm - You'll find the chat box on group chat night at the very top of the "home page".
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New Zealand Pottery - Identification

If you're having trouble identifying a piece that you think might be New Zealand Pottery - add an image of item, backstamp or base and any information you have and hopefully our knowledgable members can help you.
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New Zealand Pottery Questions & Answers

If you have a question about any aspect of New Zealand Pottery - please post it here. Combined knowledge exchanged between our members might well provide a solution. Please help other members where you can...
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Items Under Scrutiny - Discussion

This topic wasn't designed to point the finger at anyone - ONLY to make people aware that mistakes can be made. It pays to keep an open mind about authenticity and to ask questions and decide for yourself. Please feel free to argue for or against any item listed in this topic...we welcome your opinion. Topics include "The Great Crown Lynn ginger jar debate", "Condiment sets sometimes attributed to Frank Carpay" and "Crown Lynn Egg Cup debate"...
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Crown Lynn Shape Guide

The Crown Lynn shape guide is now spread over 5 pages...Thanks to all who have contributed and keep those wonderful photos coming please

Crown Lynn Shape No's 1-199 www.collectiques.co.nz/crownlynn.htm

Crown Lynn Shape No's 200-399 www.collectiques.co.nz/crownlynn2.htm

Crown Lynn Shape No's 400-599 www.collectiques.co.nz/crownlynn3.htm

Crown Lynn Shape No's 600-881 www.collectiques.co.nz/crownlynn4.htm

Crown Lynn Wharetana Ware and Trickle Glaze animals www.collectiques.co.nz/wharetana.htm

Crown Lynn Hand Potted www.collectiques.co.nz/crownlynnhandpotted.htm

 

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Titian Potteries Gallery

We've just started to put together a Titian Potteries Gallery - If you've a different shape not currently listed on the guide and would like to donate a photo to the Titian Gallery, please get in touch. Thanks in advance.  www.collectiques.co.nz/titian.htm

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Crown Lynn Potteries Ltd

To discuss, research and identify Crown Lynn Pottery. Includes sections on Wharetana ware, Ngakura ware and much more...
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Spotlight on Crown Lynn

Frank Carpay, Ernest Shufflebotham, Daniel Steenstra, Mirek Smisek, Doris & Harry Bird and some memories from Crown Lynn staff

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Titian

To discuss, research and identify Titian Pottery
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Orzel

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Temuka Pottery

To discuss, research and identify Temuka Pottery
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Timaru Potteries

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Spartan Pottery

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Glen Afton Pottery

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Green Gables Pottery

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Terra Ceramics

New Lynn, Auckland
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Beech Artware - Kiln Craft Potteries - Clay Craft

New Lynn, Auckland
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Parker Pottery

 

Studio Ceramics

 

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Len Castle

To discuss, research and identify pottery by Len Castle
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Memories - ex Staff, family & friends of our NZ Potteries

We now have quite a few ex staff and family members of some of New Zealand's potteries.  Please feel free to share any of your memories...

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New Zealand Studio Potters - various

Including Keith Blight, Stan Jenkins, Chester Nealie, Adrian Cotter, Mirek Smisek, Pamela Annsouth, Steve Fullmer, Campbell Hegan, Des Howard, Graeme Storm, Peter Stichbury, Paul Fisher...and more
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Luke Adams

To discuss, research and identify Luke Adams Pottery
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Keith Murray

Kiwi born architect/designer Keith Murray -
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Elizabeth Lissaman

To discuss, research and identify pottery by Elizabeth Lissaman
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Olive Jones

To discuss, research and identify pottery by Olive Jones
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Briar Gardner

To discuss, research and identify Briar Gardner pottery
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Jova Rancich

To discuss, research and identify Jova Rancich pottery
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Elizabeth Matheson

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Benhar Pottery /McSkimmings

To discuss, research and identify Benhar Pottery
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Woodnorth Pottery

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NZ Brick Co

 

Carder Brothers

P Hutson & Company Ltd

 

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George Boyd of Newton Pottery

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New Zealand Majolica

 

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Milton Pottery

To discuss, research and identify Milton Pottery
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O C Stephens

To discuss, research and identify OC Stephens Pottery
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Molle Pottery

To discuss, research and identify Molle pottery by Florence Mary Goodsell
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Auctions and Events

Please post/notify of any auctions or events from around New Zealand that might be of interest to our collectors...Yes you are welcome to promote your little heart out...we'd love to hear about your event.
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Museum Exhibitions

What your local museum has to offer...
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Buy, Sell or Swap New Zealand Pottery

Please feel free to list any NZ Pottery items you'd like to offer for sale or swap with other forum members. Please note: this section is only viewable to registered members. Administration would like to remind members that any transactions between members will be viewed as private agreements and as such no responsibility will be held by the management of this forum for any loss or damage.
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WANTED - New Zealand Pottery

Post your "wanted" wish list here ...you never know your luck.
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Cleaning and care tips

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Australian Pottery

To discuss, research and identify Australian Pottery.
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Australian Pottery Questions...

 

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Collectables Identification - Questions & Answers

If you're having trouble identifying a piece that you think might be collectable - add an image and any information you have and hopefully our knowledgable members can help. Remember this is a knowledge exchange - you might also be able to help other people identify their collectables...Good Luck
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Collectable Furniture

To discuss, research and identify collectable furniture from around the world with a special emphasis on New Zealand products  
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Collectable Art & Decor

To discuss, research and identify collectable Art & Decor from around the world with a special emphasis on New Zealand products
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Collectable Glass from around the world

To discuss, research and identify Collectable Glass from around the world with a special emphasis on New Zealand products.
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Collectable Pottery from around the world

To discuss, research and identify collectable pottery from around the world
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Collectable Jewellery

To discuss, research and identify Collectable Jewellery from around the world with a special emphasis on New Zealand products.
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Collectable Toys

To discuss, research and identify Collectable Toys from around the world with a special emphasis on New Zealand products.
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WANTED- Collectables

Feel free to add your own personal wish list of pieces you're looking for...
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Collectables you've discovered...

Post your latest finds on the forum and let us see what you've found...
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What's in my Collection?

A  place to "show off" items from your collection
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Nothing to do with collecting WHATSOEVER but ...

you'd like to get it off your chest... post here...
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Recommended Reading and Reviews/Comments

Please suggest books or magazines that might be of interest to members.
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Member Website links and Recommended websites

Members are welcome to post their own web site links here.  Also please suggest any links you've come across that would be of interest to collectors.
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Forum Editors

We're currently looking for volunteer "editors" to do a little research, edit, and generally take care of a pottery topic - see more info inside

Promoting the forum

Ideas - lets get the word out there to other collectors by promoting the website...
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Your Suggestions & Ideas

Please feel free to let us know about any ideas you might have to make this a better place - the goal is to exchange knowledge and to create a wonderful online resource
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Polls for members to vote on

Now and again we'll post a poll to ask your opinion and request a vote from you
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