Ernest Shufflebotham (1908 - 1984) was a British ceramic artist who later became a prominent figure in the New Zealand pottery scene. He is known for his unique approach to ceramics, which combined traditional techniques with modern design.

Shufflebotham was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, which was known for its pottery industry. He was trained by Keith Murray, a New Zealand-born ceramic designer, while at Wedgwood in England and later worked in various pottery studios in England and Europe, honing his craft.

In 1948 Shufflebotham was brought to New Zealand by Crown Lynn along with a number of other designers including Frank Carpay to produce more upmarket works that would expand the market for Crown Lynn ceramics. He was one of the few professional "throwers" working in New Zealand during the period from his arrival in 1948 to his departure in 1957. The matt white finish of his work more...

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A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn,…

Ernest Shufflebotham Crown Lynn Vase: Hand-Potted Beauty

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, shape number 47, with lathed concentric bands to the top and bottom. Crown Lynn tiki mark to base, height 12.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm

A hand-potted bowl by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn,…

Ernest Shufflebotham Crown Lynn Hand-Potted Bowl (Shape 55)

A hand-potted bowl by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, shape number 55. Crown Lynn mark to base. Incised '55' and Crown Lynn stamp to base, height 6 cm, depth 29 cm

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, a…

Ernest Shufflebotham Hand-Potted Crown Lynn Vase: Ribbed Form, Shape 14

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, a small ribbed form. Shape number 14. Crown Lynn tiki mark, height 13 cm, depth 130 cm

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn,…

Ernest Shufflebotham Hand-Potted Vase for Crown Lynn: Ribbed Spherical Form

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, shape number 15. A spherical ribbed form on a short flared foot. Crown Lynn tiki mark, height 23 cm, depth 21 cm

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, a…

Hand-Potted Crown Lynn Vase with Six Bands, 23.8 cm

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, a cylindrical form with a slight flare to the opening. With six bands running around the exterior. Crown Lynn hand crafted mark to base, height 23.8 cm, depth 16.9 cm

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, a…

Ernest Shufflebotham Crown Lynn Hand-Potted Vase: Flared Form with Bands

A hand-potted vase by Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, a flared form with three bands around the opening. On a short flared foot. Incised 81 to the base underside and hand-crafted mark, height 23 cm, depth 18.8 cm

Ernest Shufflebotham, for Crown Lynn, large hand potted vase…

Crown Lynn Tiki Vase by Ernest Shufflebotham

Ernest Shufflebotham, for Crown Lynn, large hand potted vase tiki hand potted mark & incised no. 34 to base, 23 cm height