The Crown Lynn story is part of the New Zealand's heritage. Operating during the period 1948 - 1989, the factory produced domestic ware commonly used in most New Zealand homes in the 1950s.

The story began in the 1860s, at Hobsonville where a farmer, R. O. Clark, encountering drainage problems, made his own clay drainage pipes. Demand was such that he went into business as a manufacturer of bricks and tiles and began a family business which was to have a lasting impact on New Zealand households.

In 1931 Thomas Clark, the great grandson of the original owner joined the firm. He realised the opportunities and expanded into domestic ware, opening a porcelain Specials Department in 1937. During World War II  the Specials Department was declared an essential industry and moved into making vitrified mugs and cereal bowls for the American Forces in the Pacific. Until 1947 half the more...

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Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, blue glaze, small glazing fault near…

Blue Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug with Small Glazing Fault

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, blue glaze, small glazing fault near base, 22.5 cm high

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, green glaze, 22.5 cm high

Green Glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug, 22.5cm High

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, green glaze, 22.5 cm high

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, cream glaze with lettering in blue,…

Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug with Blue Lettering, Cream Glaze

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, cream glaze with lettering in blue, stamped mark to base, 22.5 cm high

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, yellow glaze, 22.5 cm high

Yellow glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, 22.5 cm high

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, yellow glaze, 22.5 cm high

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, green glaze, 22.5 cm high

Green Glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug, 22.5 cm High

Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, green glaze, 22.5 cm high

A Handleless Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, green glaze. Damage to…

Green Glaze Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug with Handle Damage

A Handleless Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, green glaze. Damage to the handle. Af, height 22 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised…

Yellow-glazed McAlpine jug by Crown Lynn, collectable refrigerator design

A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief. Unmarked. Some areas of pitting around the jug opening and handle. Minor chipping to the spout. These jugs were designed specifically for domestic refrigerators. Crown Lynn was a…

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in…

Crown Lynn McAlpine Blue Relief Jug with Hairline Cracks

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in blue. 'Crown Lynn Vitrified' to base. Some hairline cracks to the jug opening, height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

A Crown Lynn Prestcold McAlpine Refrigerator jug, 'McAlpine'…

Blue Crown Lynn Prestcold McAlpine Refrigerator Jug with Crazing

A Crown Lynn Prestcold McAlpine Refrigerator jug, 'McAlpine' and 'Prestcold' raised in relief and painted blue. Crown Lynn stamp to base. Areas of crazing to body, height 21 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in…

Blue McAlpine Relief Jug with Minor Pitting, 22.5 cm Height

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in blue. Unmarked. Small area of pitting to the lower handle, height 22.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised…

Yellow-Glazed McAlpine Jug with Raised 'McAlpine' Relief Design

A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief. Unmarked. Some small areas without glaze, height 22.5 cm, width 21 cm, depth 10 cm

A rare teal McAlpine jug for Crown Lynn, with 'McAlpine' in…

Rare Teal McAlpine Jug with Blue Raised Relief and Crown Lynn Stamp

A rare teal McAlpine jug for Crown Lynn, with 'McAlpine' in blue raised relief. Crown Lynn stamp to base, height 21 cm, width 13 cm

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in…

Blue Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug: 22.5cm Height, Unmarked

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in blue. Unmarked, height 22.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised…

Yellow-Glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug with Raised Relief - 22.5cm

A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief. Unmarked. Some pitting around the jug opening and spout, small graze to spout, height 22.5 cm, width 21 cm, depth 10 cm

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in…

Blue Relief McAlpine Jug by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in blue. 'Crown Lynn Vitrified' to base, height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

Crown Lynn, McAlpine refrigerator jug lime green colourway, 21…

Lime Green Crown Lynn Refrigerator Jug - 21cm

Crown Lynn, McAlpine refrigerator jug lime green colourway, 21 cm high

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in…

Blue Relief McAlpine Jug by Crown Lynn Vitrified

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in blue. 'Crown Lynn Vitrified' to base, height 2.3 cm, width 20 cm, diameter 10 cm

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in…

Blue Relief McAlpine Jug by Crown Lynn Vitrified

A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief in blue. 'Crown Lynn Vitrified' to base, height 2.3 cm, width 20 cm, diameter 10 cm

An uncommon Crown Lynn McAlpine refrigerator water dispenser,…

Crown Lynn McAlpine Water Dispenser

An uncommon Crown Lynn McAlpine refrigerator water dispenser, white with light blue lettering, flat oblong section with chrome tap. 15 x 30 cm.

A Crown Lynn green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall…

Green McAlpine Refrigerator Jug by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side, height 22 cm.

A Crown Lynn green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall…

Green McAlpine Refrigerator Jug by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side, height 22 cm.

An uncommon Crown Lynn McAlpine refrigerator water dispenser,…

Rare McAlpine Water Dispenser with Chrome Tap

An uncommon Crown Lynn McAlpine refrigerator water dispenser, white with light blue lettering, flat oblong section with chrome tap.

A Crown Lynn white McAlpine Prestcold refrigerator jug, ribbed…

White McAlpine Prestcold Refrigerator Jug by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn white McAlpine Prestcold refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' and 'Prestcold' in relief to either side highlighted in pale blue, height 22 cm.

Two Crown Lynn white McAlpine refrigerator jugs, both with blue…

Blue and White Crown Lynn McAlpine Jugs (a/f)

Two Crown Lynn white McAlpine refrigerator jugs, both with blue highlighted relief and stamped marks, both a/f

Crown Lynn lemon yellow McAlpine refrigerator jug, 22.5 cm…

Yellow Crown Lynn McAlpine Refrigerator Jug (22.5cm)

Crown Lynn lemon yellow McAlpine refrigerator jug, 22.5 cm height

A Crown Lynn lime green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall…

Green McAlpine Jug with Chips

A Crown Lynn lime green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side, height 22 cm. Some chips to mouth.

A vintage Crown Lynn white glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Vintage McAlpine Jug with Blue Relief Design

A vintage Crown Lynn white glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in blue in relief to each side. Hairlines to rim. Height 22.5 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn yellow glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Vintage McAlpine Yellow Glazed Refrigerator Jug

A vintage Crown Lynn yellow glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn yellow glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Yellow McAlpine Jug by Crown Lynn

A vintage Crown Lynn yellow glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Tiny frit to rim. Height 22.5 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn green glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Green Glazed McAlpine Refrigerator Jug by Crown Lynn

A vintage Crown Lynn green glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A Crown Lynn lime green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall…

Lime Green McAlpine Refrigerator Jug by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn lime green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A Crown Lynn lemon yellow McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed…

Yellow McAlpine Refrigerator Jug

A Crown Lynn lemon yellow McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

An uncommon Crown Lynn McAlpine refrigerator water dispenser,…

Crown Lynn McAlpine Water Dispenser with Silver Tap

An uncommon Crown Lynn McAlpine refrigerator water dispenser, white with light blue lettering, flat oblong section with silver plated tap

A vintage Crown Lynn green glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Vintage McAlpine Green Glazed Refrigerator Jug

A vintage Crown Lynn green glazed McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn mint green McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Vintage McAlpine Refrigerator Jug in Mint Green

A vintage Crown Lynn mint green McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

An uncommon Crown Lynn dark blue McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Dark Blue McAlpine Refrigerator Jug

An uncommon Crown Lynn dark blue McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn lemon yellow McAlpine refrigerator jug,…

Vintage McAlpine Lemon Yellow Ribbed Refrigerator Jug

A vintage Crown Lynn lemon yellow McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

An uncommon Crown Lynn lemon yellow refrigerator jug, ribbed…

Rare Lemon Yellow Crown Lynn Refrigerator Jug

An uncommon Crown Lynn lemon yellow refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' and 'Prestcold' in relief to either side. Height 22.5 cm

An uncommon Crown Lynn teal blue McAlpine/Prestcold…

Teal McAlpine/Prestcold Refrigerator Jug with Relief Lettering

An uncommon Crown Lynn teal blue McAlpine/Prestcold refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' and 'Prestcold' in relief to either side. Height 22.5 cm. Crack to one side

A Crown Lynn white McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall…

Crown Lynn McAlpine Refrigerator Jug

A Crown Lynn white McAlpine refrigerator jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in blue highlighted relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn McAlpine fridge jug, white glazed with…

Vintage McAlpine Fridge Jug with Blue Relief Glaze

A vintage Crown Lynn McAlpine fridge jug, white glazed with 'McAlpine' in blue in relief. Maker's mark printed to base. Height 22 cm

A vintage Crown Lynn green McAlpine fridge jug, ribbed tall…

Vintage McAlpine Green Fridge Jug

A vintage Crown Lynn green McAlpine fridge jug, ribbed tall rectangular section form with 'McAlpine' in relief to each side. Height 22.5 cm

A Crown Lynn McAlpine light blue glazed water jug, rounded…

Blue McAlpine Water Jug with Ribbed Design and Markings

A Crown Lynn McAlpine light blue glazed water jug, rounded rectangular section with vertical ribbed decoration,' McAlpine' in relief to one side, 'Prestcold' to the other, printed mark to base. Height 21 cm