Len Castle "Deerstalkers Inn" Carafe with Antler Cartouche, 25cm
Len Castle "Deerstalkers Inn" carafe, applied cartouche with antlers, impressed mark (rim frits), 9.84 in. high
Green Glazed Len Castle Stoneware Jug with Strap Handle
A Len Castle jug, made from stoneware, with a strap handle, and wide spout. In a green glaze, with darker concentric decoration contrasted with a lighter shade, around the upper base, and rim, and a dark brown interior. Maker's mark above base, height 55.6
Len Castle Earthenware Ovoid Form Jug with Ash Glaze
A Len Castle ovoid form jug, made from earthenware, with a bulbous body, and a strap handle. In an ash glaze, with concentric band decoration to the centre. Maker's mark above base, height 7.48 in., width 3.94 in.
Len Castle Tenmoku Tall Jug with Impressed Potter's Mark
Len Castle tenmoku tall jug black glaze with dark red / brown highlights at the edges. Impressed potter's mark. Height 7.87 in. Provenance: from the estate collection of the Auckland potters Ennis and Joyce Oliver. Note: this jug of a similar design to…
Len Castle Stoneware Jug with Mottled Glaze, Provenance Swier Collection
Len Castle, Stoneware jug, with matt mottled grey, brown and black glaze, impressed potter's mark to the foot, height 7.68 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle Stoneware Jug with Tenmoku Glaze, LC Mark, 20.5cm
Len Castle, Stoneware jug, of elongated form, with tenmoku glaze, impressed LC mark to the base, height 8.07 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle Stoneware Flask, Matt Tan Glaze, Strap Handle
Len Castle, Large stoneware flask, matt tan glaze, strap handle, impressed potter's mark to the base, height 12.99 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle Tall Stoneware Jug with Shino Glaze, Impressed Mark
Len Castle, Tall stoneware jug, of elegant form and shino glaze, impressed potter's mark to the foot, height 12.20 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle Stoneware Squat Rim Jug with Ash Glaze
A Len Castle squat rim jug, made from stoneware, in a bulbous form to the body, with a squashed downward angled neck, and a strap handle. Featuring an ash glaze, with impressed rope decoration to the centre. Maker's mark above base. Height 6.69 in., width…
Len Castle Pouring Jug with Elongated Handle, Glazed Exterior
A large Len Castle pouring jug, all over exterior glaze with elongated strap handle. Maker's mark to base, height 10.24 in., diameter 7.87 in.
Len Castle Tenmoku Glazed Jug with Strap Handle
Len Castle tenmoku glazed jug, spherical body, strap handle, black shoulder over lustrous red/brown glaze. Impressed potter's mark, height 9.84 in.
Green Glazed Len Castle Brush Pot Vase with Incised Decoration
A Len Castle brush pot vase, with incised band decoration, in a green glaze. Maker's mark above base, height 7.48 in., depth 3.54 in.
Early Len Castle Flagon: Earthenware Bulbous Form with Strap Handle
An early Len Castle Flagon, made from earthenware, in a bulbous form with a strap handle. Including a cane stopper. Impressed maker's mark above base, height 9.45 in., width 6.69 in.
Speckled Grey Stoneware Jug with Strap Handle
Len Castle tall stoneware jug, duck egg type glaze in speckled grey, strap handle, height 9.65 in.
Chun Glaze Len Castle Branch Pot
Len Castle branch pot, with two drapes of chun glaze dribbling from the shoulder over a tenmoku glaze. Impressed mark circa 1970, height 13.98 in.
Len Castle Ash Glazed Wine Flask with Handle
Len Castle wine flask, squat ovoid flask with single handle and original cork stopper, ash glazed upper section over applied umber pigment to the base. Impressed mark, 8.66 in. height
Umber Twin Flask Vase by Len Castle
A Len Castle hand formed stoneware twin aperture flask vase, umber pigmented, compressed ovoid shape rising to ring mouthed short necks with glazed interior. Impressed artist's cipher. 10.63 in. x 5.91 in. x 10.63 in.
Shino-glazed Stipple Patterned Len Castle Jug
Len Castle large jug, strap handle, shino glazed. Incised stipple pattern to the circumference of the body. Impressed mark. 11.42 in. height
Gold-dusted Stoneware Flagon by Len Castle
Len Castle, Large flagon, stoneware with gold-dusted brown & black glaze, impressed potter's mark to the footrim, Height 12.40 in.
Satin Glazed Hanging Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle, Hanging Pot, satin glazed ceramic, artist stamp, 10.63 in. x 7.48 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Jug
Len Castle, small squat jug, stoneware with poured grey glaze over tenmoku, impressed LC mark to underside, height 3.54 in. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family
Shino Glaze Deerstalkers Inn Flagon by Len Castle
Len Castle, 'Deerstalkers Inn' flagon, stoneware with shino glaze, impressed potter's cypher to base, height 9.25 in.
Glazed Ceramic Large Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, Large Jug, c. 1950, glazed ceramic, artist's stamp impressed near base, 9.45 in. x 8.66 in.
Salt Glazed Stoneware Flask by Len Castle
Len Castle, flask, salt glazed stoneware, impressed mark to the base, height 12.99 in.
Grey Ash Stoneware Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle stoneware jug, grey ash glaze, 5.51 in. height
Textured Ash Glaze Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, heavily textured ash glaze jug c1970s, impressed mark, 10.04 in. height
Green Ash Glazed Stoneware Flagon by Len Castle
Len Castle, Large Flagon, stoneware with poured green ash glaze to the shoulders, impressed potter's mark to the footrim, Height 12.01 in.
Len Castle Earthenware Flagon with Red Glaze
Len Castle flagon, made from earthenware. Grey glaze with lower section lightly coated in red glaze. Cork top. Makers mark at the lower portion. Height 12.60 in., diameter 7.28 in.
Shino Glazed Stoneware Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, shino glazed jug, stoneware, impressed mark to the foot, height 5.31 in.
Len Castle Impressed Mark Brush Pot
Len Castle, brush pot, impressed mark, 6.50 in. height
Len Castle Grey-Green Speckled Tall Jug
A Len Castle tall jug of tapered cylindrical form, with wide strap handle, pale grey-green glaze with speckled dark highlights, tenmoku interior. Stamped maker's mark below handle. Height 9.84 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Flask, 1974
Len Castle, tall flask, oxide washed stoneware with semi-matt talc glaze to the interior, impressed mark and dated 1974 to affixed label, height 10.04 in. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
Len Castle Castellated Stoneware Pot, 1960
Len Castle, early branch pot, slab built stoneware with castellated corners, grey semi matt talc glaze over saturated iron glaze (A/F: firing cracks), impressed mark to the base and dated 1960 on affixed label, height 11.42 in. Provenance: John Crichton…
Len Castle Stoneware Jug, 1960s
Len Castle, early jug, stoneware with iron pitted feldspathic matt white glaze, impressed mark and dated 1960's on affixed label, height 6.50 in.
Len Castle Coffee Pot with Matching Cover
Len Castle coffee pot, strap handle with matching cover, impressed mark, 9.84 in. height (small chips to spout)
Ash-Glazed Stoneware Flagon by Len Castle
Len Castle, Large flagon, ash glazed stoneware, potter's mark to the base, 13.58 in. x 10.24 in. x 10.24 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Jug with Varied Glaze
A Len Castle stoneware jug, ovoid body with flared mouth and strap handle, variable charcoal, deep green and brown glaze, height 4.53 in., diameter 4.33 in.
Flecked White and Blue-Grey Ceramic Jug
Len Castle and Andrew Van der Putten jug, thick white glaze with brown flecks showing through and a blue-grey band around the rim. A collaborative piece with both potters' marks impressed at the base below the handle. Height 5.12 in.
Golden Speckled Ovoid Flask by Len Castle
Len Castle large ovoid flask, two-thirds glazed with black tenmoku showing golden speckled highlights, strap handle, impressed early mark c.1960s. Very small flake chip to rim, height 12.68 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Brush Pot
Len Castle large stoneware brush pot, the cylinder body with a wide band of incised ribbed decoration, variable ash glaze. Impressed mark, height 11.61 in.
Swollen Shino Flask with Glowing Red/Brown Shoulder
Len Castle swollen ovoid shino glazed flask, strap handle, ball stopper, glowing red/brown glazed shoulder. Impressed mark, height 11.81 in.
Len Castle Salt Glazed Stoneware Beer Flagon
Len Castle Crum Brickworks early salt glazed stoneware beer flagon, lustrous dark golden tones from the Manganese slip, finely modelled top and strap handle. Impressed potter's mark, height 10.63 in. Illustrated: Len Castle, Making the Molecules Dance,…
Swollen Stoneware Branch Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle branch pot, press moulded stoneware with saturated iron under-glaze with rutile overglaze, swollen sides, the darker glaze pooling at the rectangular top rim, impressed mark c.1960s, height 17.32 in.
Len Castle Ovoid Jug with Dark Grey Glaze
A c.1960/70 Len Castle jug, ovoid body with fine ribbing, variable dark grey glaze, strap handle, impressed potter's mark to base, height 5.91 in.
Terracotta Stoneware Hanging Flask by Len Castle
Len Castle, stoneware hanging flask form, with sectional hand built body, terracotta pigmented surface, impressed potter's mark, height 10.24 in.
Len Castle's Oval Coffee Pot with Dark Glaze
Len Castle, a1970s coffee pot, the top and lid purposely pushed oval, tapered spout, strap handle, the top with dark glaze over the spotted grey, impressed potter's mark, height 6.89 in.
Wax Resist Blossom Branch Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle, a good wax resist blossom branch pot, press moulded stoneware, the saturated iron underglaze with wax resist blossom decoration and rutile overglaze, impressed potter's mark to base. 12.40 in. x 6.69 in. x 14.37 in. Provenance: Purchased…
Len Castle Stoneware Carafe for Deerstalker's Inn
A Len Castle stoneware carafe, made for the Deerstalker's Inn, Ponsonby. Impressed mark, height 8.86 in.
Green-glazed Len Castle jug with decorative handle
A large Len Castle baluster jug, with shaped pouring spout and a wide decorated handle, dipped in a green glaze, height 7.87 in.
Shino Glazed Flaggon by Len Castle
Len Castle, shino glazed stoneware flagon, made for the deer Stalkers Inn, Ponsonby, impressed mark to the base, height 7.87 in. Provenance: Estate of John Wilson
Len Castle Stoneware Carafe for Deerstalkers Inn
Len Castle, stoneware carafe, made for the Deerstalkers Inn, Ponsonby, height 9.06 in. Provenance: Graeme Fairey collection
Early Len Castle Chun Glaze Branch Pot
An early Len Castle slab form branch pot, chun glaze over tenmoku, traditional flat rounded rectangular top rim, impressed early large potter's mark. Height 13.46 in.
Len Castle Salt Glazed Stoneware Flagon
A Len Castle Crum Brickworks salt glazed stoneware flagon, ovoid body, two short lug handles, Manganese slip giving a highly lustrous glaze, impressed potter's mark. Height 11.42 in.
Len Castle Carafe for Deer Stalkers Inn
A Len Castle carafe, made for the Deer Stalkers Inn, Ponsonby, impressed and applied cartouche, matt underglaze. Impressed mark. Height 8.27 in.
Len Castle Spherical Carafe with Matt Umber Glaze
A Len Castle carafe, spherical body with tall tapered neck and rolled pouring rim, matt umber glaze, incised scripted initials and labelled 'Sth Tit. Rd'. Height 8.27 in.
Len Castle Salt Glazed Pot with Lid
An early Len Castle Crum Brickworks salt glazed pot, lustrous speckled blue glaze, the top with open mouth possibly for a lid, repaired. Height 4.53 in.
Len Castle Tenmoku Glazed Ovoid Flagon
A Len Castle ovoid flagon, strap handle, lipped top section, tenmoku glaze with lustrous dark purple/black glaze effects, early impressed mark, some glaze rubbing. Height 11.14 in.
Ash-glazed Stoneware Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle stoneware jug, baluster shape with ash glazes, impressed artist's cipher. Height 5.51 in.
Len Castle Twig Vase
A Len Castle Twig Vase (Grass Pot or Sedge Pot), pinched form, impressed monogram. Height 3.74 in.
Tessha Glazed Flaggon by Len Castle
Len Castle, large flagon, with strap handle in rich tessha style glaze, circa 1955, C mark, height 11.81 in.
Talc-glazed Branch Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle, slab built branch pot with talc and tenmoku glaze, impressed mark to side 12.99 in. height
Len Castle Blossom Vase with Tenmoko Rim
A large vintage Len Castle blossom vase, swollen rectangular form, pale grey all-over glaze, tenmoko to the flat rectangular rim and showing at the corners, impressed potter's mark. 14.96 in. x 10.24 in. x 16.73 in. Provenance: From the Estate Collection…
Len Castle Earthenware Branch Pot
A good early Len Castle branch pot, slab built earthenware with slightly swollen walls, castellated corners, short neck with wider conforming rim, feldspathic glaze. Early impressed potter's mark. Height 12.99 in.
Len Castle Chun-glazed Branch Pot
An impressive large Len Castle branch pot, slab built, the near square body with tapered rectangular neck, flat rim, dark near-black tenmoku glaze with a striking chun glaze to the shoulder in variable pale blue tones, raised on four small lug feet, incise
Len Castle Wax Resist Blossom Branch Pot
A good Len Castle wax resist blossom branch pot, press moulded stoneware, the saturated iron underglaze with wax resist blossom decoration and rutile over-glaze, impressed potter's mark to base. 12.40 in. x 6.69 in. x 365. Provenance: Purchased directly…
Len Castle Breast Pot
Len Castle, breast pot, incised mark, 5.12 in. height
Len Castle Dark Oxide Spherical Pot, Impressed Mark, 60s
Len Castle spherical 'breast' pot in very dark oxide wash, late 60s, impressed mark, 5.12 in. diameter
Grey Ash Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, Stoneware jug, with grey ash glaze over tenmoku, impressed initials
Iron-flecked Stoneware Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, Stoneware jug, with saturated iron underglaze and grey flecked semi matt talc overglaze, impressed initials
Len Castle Ten Moku Glaze Impressed Jug
Len Castle jug with ten moku glaze, impressed marks, 5.51 in. height
Variegated Ash Glaze Triple Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle triple pot, each with incised shoulders in deep variegated ash glaze, impressed mark, 9.06 in. width
Len Castle & Andrew Vander Putten Joint Coffee Pot (1968)
Len Castle & Andrew Vander Putten coffee pot c1968, jointly marked, 7.09 in. height
Len Castle Chun-glazed Branch Pot
An impressive large Len Castle branch pot, slab built, the near square body with tapered rectangular neck, flat rim, dark near-black tenmoku glaze with a striking chun glaze to the shoulder in variable pale blue tones, raised on four small lug feet, incise
Tessha Flaggon by Len Castle
Len Castle, large flagon with strap handle, in rich tessha style glaze, circa 1955, C mark, height 11.81 in.
Colonial Shino Conical Flask by Len Castle
Len Castle, tall conical flask, in colonial shino with green/grey interior glaze, height 11.02 in.
Colonial Shino Glazed Planter Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle, planter pot, in colonial shino glaze with heavily scored body, circa 1970, rare early 1970s mark, diameter 9.06 in.
Textured Green and Brown Ash Glaze Jug Brush Pot
Len Castle, rare jug form brush pot, with heavily textured body in green and brown ash glazes, circa 1970s, C mark, height 9.84 in.
Shino Glaze Brush Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle, medium size brush pot, in rare shino glaze, 1980s, height 9.45 in.
Textured Stoneware Brush Pot with Ash Glazes
Len Castle, small stoneware brush pot, with heavily textured body in green and brown ash glazes with iron oxide wash, circa 1970s, C mark, height 7.48 in.
Textured Stoneware Brush Pot with Ash Glazes
Len Castle, stoneware brush pot, with heavily textured body in green and brown ash glazes with iron oxide wash, circa 1970s, C mark, height 9.84 in.
Stoneware Brush Pot with Textured Glaze
Len Castle, large stoneware brush pot, with heavily textured body in green and brown ash glazes with iron oxide wash, circa 1970's, C mark, height 12.60 in.
Castellated Stoneware Branch Pot with Ash Glaze
Len Castle, stoneware branch pot, with castellated edges with pale green ash glaze and brown rim, circa 1960s, C mark, height 12.60 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Pouring Flask with Medallion
Len Castle, stoneware pouring flask, with applied medallion in iron oxide washed stoneware, circa 1980, LC mark, height 9.45 in. Item number 75 from the Making the Molecules dance, page 8 of the catalogue. Provenance: Purchased from Len Castle.
Len Castle Stoneware Pouring Flask, 1970
Len Castle, stoneware pouring flask, in oxide washed stoneware with green glaze interior, circa 1970, C mark, height 8.66 in.
Saturated Iron Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, large jug, with saturated iron underglaze and grey flecked semi matt talc overglaze, circa 1970s, C mark, height 13.78 in.
Dark Ash Glaze Ovoid Flaggon by Len Castle
Len Castle, large ovoid flagon, with strap handle in dark ash glaze with tea dust effect, early 1960s, C mark, height 12.99 in.
Large Stoneware Flaggon with Triple Strap Handle and Rope Effect
Len Castle, large stoneware flagon, with triple strap handle and rope effect patterning, ash glaze body and oxide wash base, early 1960s, C mark, height 13.78 in.
Four-Necked Stoneware Flagon by Len Castle
Len Castle, stoneware flagon, with four necks in pale green ash glaze, circa 1960s, C mark, height 9.45 in.
Grey Ash Stoneware Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, stoneware jug, with grey ash glaze over tenmoku, impressed initials. Height 5.31 in.
Early Stoneware Jug with Dark Glaze and Initials
Len Castle, early stoneware jug, with dark grey glaze impressed initials height 6.10 in.
Shino Stoneware Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle, Shino glaze stoneware jug, impressed initials height 4.33 in.
Blue and White Stoneware Lidded Pot by Hamada and Castle
Shoji Hamada and Len Castle, stoneware lidded pot, with blue and white decoration. Height 5.51 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Flaggon with Maltese Cross Motifs
A Len Castle stoneware flagon, wood, ash and pumice (Waikato) containing glaze, impressed circular motifs to the front, Maltese cross form, strap form handle, impressed potter's mark to base. Noted by Len 'I'm 95% certain that this pot was in my first solo
Len Castle Stoneware Coffee Pot with Fitted Lid
A Len Castle stoneware coffee pot, iron underglaze to the upper section, the entire pot dipped into a semi-matte off-white talc containing glaze, original fitted lid, strap handle, impressed mark c.late 1960s. Height 8.46 in.
Len Castle Grass Pot with Exhibition Catalogue
Len Castle, grass pot, impressed mark, 5.12 in. height, together with exhibition catalogue
Blue Glazed Stoneware Water Jug by Len Castle
Len Castle. Stoneware water jug with blue glaze. Height 9.06 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Carafe for Deerstalkers Inn
Len Castle, stoneware carafe, made for the Deerstalkers Inn Ponsonby. Height 9.06 in. Provenance: Graeme Fairey collection
Len Castle Stoneware Slab Pot with Impressed Sides
A Len Castle stoneware slab pot with impressed sides, stamped to the base, circa 1980s. Height 13.98 in. Width 12.20 in. Diameter 7.28 in.
Len Castle Grey Chun Glaze Jug with Spout Nibbles
A Len Castle grey chun glaze jug spout nibbles, circa 1980s. Height 4.53 in. Length 6.30 in.
Textured Stoneware Brush Pot with Ash Glaze
Len Castle, stoneware brush pot cylindrical shape with textured surface with red and brown ash glaze, unglazed to the base impressed initials. Height 9.84 in.