Crown Lynn Tiki Dish by Frank Carpay with Crazing
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn dish, signed hand WERK & Crown Lynn Tiki to base (crazing on green glaze motif), length 5.91 in. x 3.94 in.
Carpay Ambacht Volendam Water Set: Jug and Four Beakers
Frank Carpay for Ambacht Volendam water set, comprising jug and four beakers, glazed terracotta hand painted with black stripes, jug 5.91 in. high beakers 2.76 in. high
Mottled Red/Brown Glaze Vase with Ribbed Neck, 18.5 cm
Early Crown Lynn / Ambrico vase in mottled red/brown glaze with ribbed neck height 7.28 in. An early Crown Lynn / Ambrico vase in mottled red/brown glaze. Stepped bar form handles and ribbed tapered neck. Fractional incised number and stamped '56.' to base
1940s Crown Lynn Red and Mauve Glazed Vase, 13cm Height
1940s Crown Lynn vase, red and mauve glaze. Height 5.12 in. Crown Lynn / Ambrico squat ovoid vase in unusual deep mauve and blue mottled glaze. Incised fractional number to base. Height 4.80 in.
Crown Lynn Ambrico Green Cream Tall Jug with Dog Print
An early Crown Lynn Ambrico tall jug mottled green on cream. Circular printed dog. Height 9.06 in.
Crown Lynn Hand-Potted Vase with Scallop Scale Pattern
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, Hand potted vase, decorated with repeat scalloped scale pattern in black on a white ground (minor hairline crack), printed tiki mark and inscribed HANDWERK to the base, height 8.46 in., width 7.48 in.
Ambrico Blue Shoe Ashtray - Compact and Stylish
An Ambrico blue shoe ashtray, height 1.77 in., width 4.72 in., diameter 1.18 in.
Ambrico Trickle Vase, 185mm
An Ambrico trickle vase, impressed '56' to the base underside. Height 7.28 in., diameter 4.92 in.
Green and Yellow Trickle Glaze Elephant
An Ambrico trickle glaze elephant, in green and yellow trickle glazes. Trunk down. Height 3.54 in., width 1.97 in., diameter 5.51 in.
Trickled Ambrico Elephant: Blue and Red Glaze
An Ambrico elephant, with blue and red trickle glaze. Height 3.35 in., width 1.77 in., diameter 5.51 in.
Rare Crown Lynn Puppy Figurine
An exceptionally rare Crown Lynn (Ambrico period) puppy, height 3.15 in., width 1.97 in., diameter 2.76 in.
Crown Lynn Ambrico Bull Terrier Figurine
A Crown Lynn bull terrier, Ambrico. Af. Height 5.12 in., width 2.36 in., diameter 140
Crown Lynn Parrot Posy Vase
A Crown Lynn Ambrico parrot posy vase, height 6.30 in., diameter 3.54 in.
Crown Lynn Parrot Posy Vase
A Crown Lynn Ambrico parrot posy vase, height 6.30 in., diameter 3.54 in.
Hand-painted Ambrico Swan Signed Base
A rare Ambrico (Crown Lynn) hand-painted swan, signed to base. Height 3.54 in., width 3.54 in., diameter 5.12 in.
Ambrico Owl Egg Cup - Crown Lynn Collection
An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) owl egg cup, height 2.76 in., diameter 1.97 in.
Crown Lynn Parrot Posy Vase, 160mm
A Crown Lynn Ambrico parrot posy vase, height 6.30 in., diameter 3.54 in.
Brown Ambrico Goat Figurine
An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) brown goat, shape number to base. Height 3.94 in., width 5.12 in., diameter 2.36 in.
Rare Petrol Lustre Scottie Dog by Ambrico (Crown Lynn)
A rare Ambrico (Crown Lynn) petrol lustre Scottie dog, height 90 L5.31 in.
Ambrico Trickle Glaze Drug Af Vase
An Ambrico trickle glaze Drug Af, chip to glaze above base. Height 4.72 in., diameter 6.38 in.
Brown Ambrico Teapot with Trickle Glaze
An Ambrico trickle glaze teapot In brown glaze. Height 3.03 in., width 7.48 in.
Rare Trunk-Up Ambrico Crown Lynn Elephant
An Ambrico Crown Lynn elephant, in rare trunk up position. With fractional marking to the feet. Height 5.71 in., width 2.83 in., diameter 8.27 in.
Blue and Beige Ambrico Bird Ashtray with Markings
An Ambrico bird ashtray, in blue and beige glaze. With fractional markings. Height 2.95 in., width 4.13 in., diameter 3.74 in.
Blue and Red Ambrico Bird Ashtray with Markings
An Ambrico bird ashtray, in blue and red glaze. With fractional markings. Height 2.95 in., width 4.13 in., diameter 3.74 in.
Ambrico Bulldog Figurine, 70mm Height
An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) bulldog, height 2.76 in., width 3.94 in., diameter 1.77 in.n
Ambrico Trickle Glaze Jay Bird Figurine
An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) trickle glaze Jay bird, height 3.15 in., width 3.54 in., diameter 1.57 in.
Frank Carpay Decorated Crown Lynn Bowl with "Michael" Name
A unique bowl decorated by Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, with the name 'Michael' to the centre, 'Tiki' stamp and 'Handwerk' in brushpoint to back, diameter 6.69 in.
Hand-painted Blue Wall Plate by Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn large hand-potted wall plate, hand-painted in blue with geometrical panelled and banded designs, CIRCA 1950's, signed Werk, inscribed W. P. - 1 and with printed tiki mark to base, diameter 14.17 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn platter with geometrical design
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, Large hand-potted platter, hand-painted ceramic with geometrical design, C.1950's, signed Werk, inscribed W.P.- 1 and with printed CL mark to base, diameter 14.17 in.
Mottled Glazed Elephant Figurine by Ambrico
An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) mottled glazed pottery elephant, the pale blue glaze with red highlights, trunk raised, incised fractional number to foot, length 8.66 in.
Hand-painted Carpay bowl with stylised black design
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn Potteries, hand-potted bowl, hand-painted ceramic with a wide band of stylised black design over yellow stripes, signed 'Werk' and numbered 781-10; printed factory mark, diameter 9.06 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn footed bowl with bird motif
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, footed bowl hand painted bird motif, tiki & handwerk painted marks, H.11-2, 9.65 in. diameter (stained crazing)
Carpay Crown Lynn Dessert Set with Tiki Marks
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, dessert set consisting of large serving bowl with four dessert bowls, green & black band hand painted decoration, large bowl with tiki & Werk marks, no 8-10L to base, dessert bowls all with tiki marks, 8.86 in. dia, 5.91 in.…
Early Crown Lynn Ambrico Trickle Glaze Vase - #43
An early New Zealand Pottery Crown Lynn Ambrico trickle glaze vase, shape number 43 with fraction marks. Height 4.33 in., diameter 4.33 in.
Hand-painted Floral Platter by Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, large hand-potted platter, hand-painted ceramic with stylised floral and geometrical design, C.1950's, signed Werk, inscribed W.P.-4 and with printed factory mark to the base, diameter 14.17 in.
Hand-painted Fish Platter by Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted oval platter, hand painted ceramic with a stylised fish in black, green and red, C.1950s, signed Werk and numbered 765-7; printed factory mark, width 12.01 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn vase by Frank Carpay
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted bottle vase, hand painted with speckled black design on a pale ground, signed Handwerk and with tiki factory mark. Height 8.66 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn Handwerk plates with spring blooms
Pair Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn Handwerk plates, underglaze blue hand-painted with spring blooms, tiki mark c1945-1955 with handpainted 'Handwerk' to base, 9.45 in. dia. Each (one with hairline crack)
Art Deco Lamp Base with Blue Green Glaze
An AMBRICO (early Crown Lynn) Art Deco lamp base, banded spherical form with tri-form base, mottled blue green glaze. Incised fractional number to base. with fitted and flex. Base height 7.48 in.
Crown Lynn Blue Glazed Vase with Green Highlights
An early Crown Lynn (Ambrico) large blue glazed vase, squat baluster form with green streaky highlights, circular mark to base, star crack to base, diameter 7.87 in.
Ambrico Army Cereal Bowl - WWII Era
An early Ambrico (Crown Lynn) American army World War II cereal bowl, traditional mottled brown and green glaze on buff body. Diameter 6.22 in.
Frank Carpay Handwerk Vase with Scalloped Scale Pattern
Crown Lynn Frank Carpay Handwerk vase, ovoid form with repeat scalloped scale pattern in black on a white ground, Tiki mark and WERK to the base, repair to rim. 6.69 in. x 7.48 in.
Carpay Pin Dish for Ambacht Volendam, 8cm Diameter
Frank Carpay for Ambacht Volendam pin dish, printed mark, 3.15 in. diameter
Frank Carpay Wall Plate
Frank Carpay for Ambacht Volendam wall plate, printed mark & incised no. 8.27 in. diameter
Green Trickle Glaze Flared Bowl by Crown Lynn Ambrico
An early Crown Lynn Ambrico flared bowl, serpentine rim, green trickle glaze over pale blue, shape #53 impressed and with fractional number to base. Minor rubbing to rim, diameter 10.31 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn plate by Frank Carpay
Crown Lynn (Frank Carpay), hand painted plate, 9.25 in. diameter
Hand-painted Crown Lynn bowl with bird motif
Frank Carpay, crown Lynn bowl with hand painted bird motif, tiki & handwerk painted marks, H.11-2, 9.65 in. diameter (stained crazing)
Crown Lynn Handwerk and Tiki Plate
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, plate, painted Handwerk and tiki marks, 9.45 in. dia
Hand-painted Crown Lynn Tulip Vase by Frank Carpay
A Crown Lynn vase, tulip shape, hand painted design to the front in blue and purple, possibly by Frank Carpay, Hand Crafted printed mark to base. Height 10.63 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn Tiki Plate
Frank Carpay, crown Lynn, underglaze blue hand painted plate, tiki & handwerk marks, 9.25 in. dia
Hand-Painted Crown Lynn Squat Jug with Female Features
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand painted squat jug, with female features, inscribed around the foot ring 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense?, signed Handwerk height 5?6 and with tiki factory mark partially visible underneath an old label, height 5.91 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn Jug by Frank Carpay
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand painted squat jug, decorated with encircling bands and an abstract wave pattern in black and red, signed Handwerk height 5?5 and with tiki factory mark, height 5.91 in.
Hand-painted Carpay vase with tiki mark
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted bottle vase, hand painted with speckled black design on a cream background, signed Handwerk and with tiki factory mark, height 8.66 in.
Hand-painted Crown Lynn vase with tiki factory mark
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted vase, with hand painted striped red, green and black decoration, signed Handwerk and with tiki factory mark, height 7.48 in.
Signed Frank Carpay Crown Lynn Tiki Tray
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, small tray or carousel dish, signed Werk and with tiki factory mark, width 6.30 in.
Hand-painted Footed Bowls by Carpay for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, three large hand painted footed bowls, hand painted in various colourful abstract design, one signed Werk, two Handwerk, all with tiki factory mark, diameter 8.66 in. (one restored)
Hand-painted Carpay vase for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted vase, hand painted with abstract design, signed Handwerk, inscribed H. 16?6 and with tiki factory mark, height 5.71 in.
Hand-painted Fish Platter by Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted oval platter, hand painted with a stylised fish in black, green and red, signed Werk 765?7 and with tiki factory mark, width 12.40 in.
Blue Leaf Baluster Vase by Frank Carpay
A Crown Lynn Specials Department vase, attributed to Frank Carpay, baluster form with blue repeating leaf type all-over pattern, printed Crown Lynn mark to base. Height 8.66 in.
Kiwi Spill Vase with Apple Green Trickle Glaze
An Ambrico trickle glaze kiwi spill vase, apple green tones, with numbers to base. 0.79 in. x 4.33 in.
Apple Green Ambrico Elephant with Trickle Glaze
An Ambrico trickle glaze elephant, apple green tones. 5.12 in. x 3.54 in.
Trickle glazed brown elephant, early Crown Lynn
Ambrico (Early Crown Lynn) trickle glazed elephant, brown with tan highlights. Length 9.06 in.
Ambrico WWII Soldier Cereal Bowl
An early Ambrico (Crown Lynn) American Soldier World War II cereal bowl, traditional mottled brown and green glaze on buff body. Diameter 6.22 in.
Green and Brown Kiwi Vase, 12 cm Height
A Crown Lynn (Ambrico) pale green and brown trickle glaze kiwi vase, height 4.72 in.
Light Brown Trickle Glaze Elephant by Crown Lynn
A Crown Lynn (Ambrico) light brown trickle glaze standing elephant, length 5.51 in.
Pair of Crown Lynn Frank Carpay Square Dishes
Two Crown Lynn Frank Carpay small square dishes, circular coloured decoration to each, printed mark and incised number 456 to each. 3.82 in. x 3.82 in.
Green Abstract Dish by Crown Lynn Frank Carpay
Crown Lynn Frank Carpay dish, rounded rectangular form with fluted rim, green abstract decoration to the well, painted 'WERK', printed and incised marks. 6.30 in. x 4.33 in.
Ambrico Yellow Glazed Electric Jug with Impressed Marks
Ambrico yellow glazed electric jug, ovoid body, concentric rings to the top rim and base, impressed marks. Height 8.27 in.
Ambrico Yellow Glazed Electric Jug with Lid and Fluted Body
Ambrico pale yellow glazed electric jug, lidded, fluted body, impressed marks to base. Height 8.27 in.
Ambrico Glazed Electric Jug with Lid
Ambrico yellow/tan glazed lidded electric jug, ovoid form, impressed mark to base. Height 7.87 in.
Crown Lynn Small Dishes with Compliments and Green Spiral Motif
Crown Lynn, most likely by Frank Carpay, two small dishes, one marked with the compliments of Fletchers by Crown Lynn to base, the other with green spiral motif and tiki mark to base, both 3.94 in. sq.
Carpay Crown Lynn Table Bowl, Mint Green & Red/Green Motifs
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, footed table bowl, pale mint green with stylised red & green motifs, tiki & Handwerk marks to base, 8.86 in. dia
Crown Lynn Carousel Dish with Tiki Mark - No. 735
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn carousel dish, tiki mark & painted werk mark with impressed no 735, 6.10 in. length (staining to base)
Kiwi Art and Design: 7 Must-Read Publications
Seven New Zealand Art and design Publications, including: Frank Carpay, Karl Fritsch, olive Jones, Owner's manual (Warwick Freeman and Patrick Reynolds); real modern: Everyday New Zealand in the 1950's and 60's etc.
Blue and White Hand-Painted Floral Plate by Frank Carpay
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, Handwerk plate, hand painted in blue and white with a vase spilling forth a profusion of flowers. Diameter 9.06 in.
Blue and White Crown Lynn Hand-Potted Charger
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted blue and white charger, inscribed 'Handwerk 'Crown Lynn' New Zealand ' to the base (small chip). Depth 14.17 in.
Hand-potted Crown Lynn vase with unique dove design
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted vase, painted in red, black, and yellow and green with a probably unique dove design signed Handwerk and numbered H25-1, factory mark. Height 9.06 in.
Black and White Speckled Vase
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn bottle form vase, the off-white body with two black bands to the top rim and a wide band of speckled black design to the shoulder, hand painted and printed marks to base. Height 8.66 in.
Frank Carpay Crown Lynn Bowl
A Crown Lynn Frank Carpay decorated bowl, a wide band of stylised black, red and green design to the rim (chilli and circle), painted and printed marks to the base. Diameter 9.06 in.
Frank Carpay Decorated Crown Lynn Bowl
A Crown Lynn Frank Carpay decorated bowl, a wide band of stylised black design, including small red repeating squares and green banded detail decorates the internal wall, printed and painted marks to the base. Diameter 9.06 in.
Carpay Incised Shallow Dish, 15 cm Diameter
Frank Carpay, shallow dish, incised WERK mark, 5.91 in. diameter
Carpay's Ferris Wheel: Crown Lynn Earthenware Dishes
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, Ferris Wheel, six hand decorated earthenware dishes on wire framework. Provenance: Douglas Lloyd Jenkins collection, Art and Object March 2011. Exhibited: Auckland City Art Gallery 1950's show (1991); Western Lights: Art and de
Hand-Painted Crown Lynn Sauce Jar by Frank Carpay
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand painted sauce jar, signed Handwerk L-6'H, and with Crown Lynn factory mark to the base. Height 6.89 in.
Hand-Painted Crown Lynn Vase with Striped Decoration
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted vase, hand painted striped red, green and black decoration, signed Handwerk and with factory mark. Height 7.48 in.
Hand-potted Carpay vase with abstract design
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, hand potted vase, of ovoid shape painted with an abstract design in brown, aubergine and blue, pattern number 8.6-5, factory marks and signed Handwerk. Height 9.06 in.
Frank Carpay Crown Lynn Dishes
Three small Crown Lynn dishes by Frank Carpay two oblong dishes with frilled edge and curved ends. The other a circular bowl with painted eye type motif. All signed Werk. Some faults. Diameter 6.10 in.
Matte White Hand-Potted Crown Lynn Vase
A Crown Lynn hand potted vase with a matt white glaze, of unusual shape, tapered cylindrical body with waisted neck and tapered foot. Printed mark and incised. Height 20. Possibly designed by Frank Carpay. Height 8.86 in.
Abstract Hand-Painted Coffee Mug by Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay for Crown Lynn, handwerk coffee mug painted with an abstract design in black and aubergine