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Introduction
The National Museum of Australian Pottery is the only Museum dedicated to 19th and early 20th century Australian pottery and is the culmination of many years of collecting and research throughout Australia.
On display are close to 1,500 pieces of domestic pottery from over 120 Australian pottery companies established between European settlement and the end of World War I, (1918).
Amongst the extensive range of pottery wares, such as simple preserving jars, jugs, colourful cheese covers, beautiful bread plates and elegantly decorated water filters are a few rare examples of pottery made by the convict potter Jonathan Leak, who’s few surviving pieces are the earliest marked pottery produced in Australia.
Also on display are over 100 original photographs, showing the interior and exterior of many potteries, exhibition displays and portraits of the potters along with catalogues, price lists and numerous old advertisements.
The Collection represents in many ways the struggle, courage and determination of many of our early potters who, often under difficult circumstances, produced basic and decorative domestic pottery, frequently with spectacular results.
Visitors have a unique opportunity to further their knowledge and appreciation of our early Australian pottery heritage.
So come and spend some quality time at Holbrook in the National Museum of Australian Pottery with Geoff and Kerrie Ford.
To take a short tour through the Museum click on this link
Current Exhibition
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Future Exhibitions
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Past Exhibitions
Rediscovering Jonathan Leak
www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2011/07/07/3263544.htm
Artware to Utility - the story of Modern Ceramic Products
To listen to an ABC radio interview click on this link
http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/03/28/3465442.htm
The MCP book is still available at the Museum for $75 plus $10 p&pMelrose Art Pottery 1931 – 1942
To listen to an ABC radio interview click on this linkhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/11/05/3626058.htm
This hand built terracotta tree trunk shape Strawberry Pot, recently acquired, was made around 1910, and is impressed: ‘A. R. Trenholm Auburn. N.S.W.’
Albert Robson Trenholm set up a terracotta works in Mary Street, Auburn, Sydney, in 1900. By 1902 it was trading as the ‘A. R. Trenholm Pottery Ltd.’ making a small range of terracotta chimney pots, floor and garden edge tiles, fancy flower pots, jardinieres and pipes until the works closed down in 1930.
Last meetings theme was ‘your best
acquisition during 2012’. The following item was chosen as the best piece:
This c. 1955 ash tray is marked in red print on the bottom ‘M.C.P. MINGAY SYDNEY’ and inside the ash tray ‘RED HAND COMPOSITIONS’ and was made for ‘The Red Hand Marine Paint Compositions Pty., Ltd.’ which operated in Australia between 1954 and 1973. A very rare piece.
If you would like to become a member you can find further information and a membership form in the ‘NMAP FRIENDS’ section.
The Museum’s reputation and collection continues to expand, with a number of very important pieces being added recently and placed on display.
We can cater for large and small groups with homemade morning tea, afternoon tea or supper, along with an introduction talk and a guided tour.
We also serve a delicious homemade Devonshire tea, so why not come and visit the Museum.
We also have a small number of selected Australian pottery pieces for sale.
If you would like us to tailor a visit for your group or club please contact us on 02 6036 3464.
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Melrose Art Pottery 1931 – 1942
Looking for Art Ware Pottery
Daisy Merton’s hand painted pottery
Recently acquired
Latest acquisitions by the Friends Inc.
A glimpse into the water filter book
An early account of James King’s Irrawang Pottery.
Around e-bay and the auction
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