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 spaniel, 18 cm high, 28 cm long

Crown Lynn Spaniel Figurine: 18 cm High, 28 cm Long

Crown Lynn spaniel, 18 cm high, 28 cm long

An early Crown Lynn Ambrico tall jug mottled green on cream.…

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 23 cm.

A Crown Lynn dog Bookend, made from porcelain. Depicting a dog…

Crown Lynn Porcelain Dog Bookend: Sitting on a Book

A Crown Lynn dog Bookend, made from porcelain. Depicting a dog sitting on a book. In an off white glaze, height 13.5 cm, width 13.3 cm, depth 8 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a gloss charcoal glaze. Crown…

Charcoal Glazed Crown Lynn Slip Cast Dog

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a gloss charcoal glaze. Crown Lynn tiki stamp and impressed 178 to base, height 17 cm, width 15 cm, depth 7.5 cm

An exceptionally rare Crown Lynn (Ambrico period) puppy, height…

Rare Crown Lynn Puppy Figurine

An exceptionally rare Crown Lynn (Ambrico period) puppy, height 80 mm, width 50 mm, diameter 70 mm

A Crown Lynn bull terrier, Ambrico. Af. Height 130 mm, width 60…

Crown Lynn Ambrico Bull Terrier Figurine

A Crown Lynn bull terrier, Ambrico. Af. Height 130 mm, width 60 mm, diameter 140

A Crown Lynn slip cast sitting dog, shape 195 to base. Height…

Crown Lynn Sitting Dog Figurine, Shape 195

A Crown Lynn slip cast sitting dog, shape 195 to base. Height 140 mm, diameter 100 mm

A rare Ambrico (Crown Lynn) petrol lustre Scottie dog, height…

Rare Petrol Lustre Scottie Dog by Ambrico (Crown Lynn)

A rare Ambrico (Crown Lynn) petrol lustre Scottie dog, height 90 L135 mm

A scarce Crown Lynn blonde spaniel, in light brown high gloss…

Rare Crown Lynn Spaniel in Brown Gloss Finish

A scarce Crown Lynn blonde spaniel, in light brown high gloss colourway. Height 175 mm, width 95 mm, diameter 295 mm

An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) bulldog, height 70 mm, width 100 mm,…

Ambrico Bulldog Figurine, 70mm Height

An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) bulldog, height 70 mm, width 100 mm, diameter 45 mmn

A Crown Lynn spaniel, with brown and black gloss glaze, height…

Glossy Brown and Black Crown Lynn Spaniel

A Crown Lynn spaniel, with brown and black gloss glaze, height 18.5 cm, width 9.8 cm, diameter 28.5 cm

A large Crown Lynn spaniel, with a dark brown glaze and…

Large Brown Crown Lynn Spaniel Statue

A large Crown Lynn spaniel, with a dark brown glaze and standing to attention, height 18 cm, width 9.5 cm, diameter 27.5 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, with a gloss black glaze. Transfer…

Glossy Black Crown Lynn Slip Cast Dog

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, with a gloss black glaze. Transfer Crown Lynn mark to the base underside, height 6 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 17.5 cm

A rare Crown Lynn dog lying down, shape number 188. Transfer…

Rare Crown Lynn Lying Down Dog Figurine

A rare Crown Lynn dog lying down, shape number 188. Transfer mark on the base underside with Crown Lynn branding. Height 6 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 19 cm

A rare Crown Lynn Begging dog, shape number 195. Height 14.9 cm,…

Rare Crown Lynn Begging Dog Figurine

A rare Crown Lynn Begging dog, shape number 195. Height 14.9 cm, width 11 cm, diameter 5.5 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast Setter form, marked '172' on the base…

Crown Lynn Setter Form, Marked '172'

A Crown Lynn slip cast Setter form, marked '172' on the base underside, height 11 cm, width 12 cm, depth 10 cm

A Crown Lynn Frenchie, slip cast ceramic in shades of brown and…

Crown Lynn Frenchie Ceramic Figurine

A Crown Lynn Frenchie, slip cast ceramic in shades of brown and cream, height 1.1 cm, width 6 cm, length 13 cm

An early Crown Lynn trickle glaze Scottie dog, in mottled…

Mottled Trickle Glaze Scottie Dog by Crown Lynn

An early Crown Lynn trickle glaze Scottie dog, in mottled purple and brown glaze. Fractional markings to base, height .9 cm, width 5.5 cm, length 11.5 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a gloss charcoal glaze, height 1.…

Charcoal Gloss Dog by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a gloss charcoal glaze, height 1.8 cm, width 8 cm, diameter 12 cm

An early Crown Lynn trickle glaze Scottie dog, in a mottled…

Blue Trickle Glaze Scottie Dog by Crown Lynn

An early Crown Lynn trickle glaze Scottie dog, in a mottled blue glaze. Fractional markings to base, height .9 cm, width 5.5 cm, length 11.5 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast setter sculpture, impressed shape number…

Crown Lynn Setter Sculpture

A Crown Lynn slip cast setter sculpture, impressed shape number 172 and maker's stamp to base, height 1.1 cm, width 12 cm, diameter 10 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast setter sculpture, impressed shape number…

Crown Lynn Setter Sculpture #172

A Crown Lynn slip cast setter sculpture, impressed shape number 172 and maker's stamp to base, height 1.1 cm, width 12 cm, diameter 10 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast setter sculpture, impressed shape number…

Crown Lynn Setter Sculpture, Shape 172

A Crown Lynn slip cast setter sculpture, impressed shape number 172 and maker's stamp to base, height 1.1 cm, width 12 cm, diameter 10 cm

An early Crown Lynn Scottie dog, in a lustrous black grey glaze,…

Lustrous Black Grey Crown Lynn Scottie Dog Figurine

An early Crown Lynn Scottie dog, in a lustrous black grey glaze, height .9 cm, width 14 cm, diameter 5 cm

An early Crown Lynn Scottie dog, in a matte white glaze, height…

Matte White Crown Lynn Scottie Dog Figurine

An early Crown Lynn Scottie dog, in a matte white glaze, height .9 cm, width 14 cm, diameter 5 cm

An early Crown Lynn Scottie dog, in a lustrous black glaze,…

Lustrous Black Crown Lynn Scottie Dog Figurine

An early Crown Lynn Scottie dog, in a lustrous black glaze, height .9 cm, width 14 cm, diameter 5 cm

A rare Crown Lynn bulldog and Scottie vase, impressed shape…

Rare Crown Lynn Bulldog and Scottie Vase

A rare Crown Lynn bulldog and Scottie vase, impressed shape number 177 to base, height .7 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

A rare Crown Lynn bulldog and Scottie vase, impressed shape…

Crown Lynn Bulldog and Scottie Vase

A rare Crown Lynn bulldog and Scottie vase, impressed shape number 177 to base. Original maker's label affixed, height .7 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

A rare Crown Lynn bulldog and Scottie vase, impressed shape…

Rare Crown Lynn Bulldog and Scottie Vase

A rare Crown Lynn bulldog and Scottie vase, impressed shape number 177 to base. Orignal maker's label affixed, height .7 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, impressed shape number 188 to base.…

Crown Lynn Black Glaze Slip Cast Dog #188

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, impressed shape number 188 to base. Gloss black glaze, height 1.1 cm, width 13 cm, diameter 10 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a gloss black glaze, height 1.8…

Black Glossy Crown Lynn Slip Cast Dog Figurine

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a gloss black glaze, height 1.8 cm, width 8 cm, diameter 12 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a matte cream glaze. Stamped to…

Matte cream Crown Lynn slip cast dog figurine

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a matte cream glaze. Stamped to base, height 1.4 cm, width 8 cm, diameter 11 cm

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a glossy black brown glaze.…

Glossy Black Brown Crown Lynn Slip Cast Dog

A Crown Lynn slip cast dog, in a glossy black brown glaze. Stamped to base, height 1.4 cm, width 8 cm, diameter 11 cm

Crown Lynn Potteries, rare small bulldog and Scottie dog vase,…

Rare Crown Lynn Bulldog and Scottie Dog Vase

Crown Lynn Potteries, rare small bulldog and Scottie dog vase, white slip-cast ceramic, C.1948-55, printed factory mark and incised shape number 177 (partially illegible) to the base, width 10.5 cm

Crown Lynn Potteries, Westmoreland Scottish terrier (Scottie)…

Black Scottish Terrier Ceramic Figurine

Crown Lynn Potteries, Westmoreland Scottish terrier (Scottie) dog model, slip-cast ceramic with glossy black glaze, length 15 cm

Crown Lynn Potteries, two rare pale blue eggcups, slip-cast…

Rare Crown Lynn pale blue ceramic bird and bulldog eggcups

Crown Lynn Potteries, two rare pale blue eggcups, slip-cast ceramic, one modelled as a bird, the other as a bulldog, tallest height 7 cm

Crown Lynn, model of spaniel, printed mark, 28 cm length

Crown Lynn Printed Spaniel, 28cm Length

Crown Lynn, model of spaniel, printed mark, 28 cm length

A Crown Lynn model of a spaniel, black/grey glaze, script mark,…

Black Spaniel Figurine by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn model of a spaniel, black/grey glaze, script mark, length 27 cm

Crown Lynn, standing spaniel model

Crown Lynn Spaniel Figurine

Crown Lynn, standing spaniel model

Crown Lynn, model of a reclining dog, printed mark

Crown Lynn Reclining Dog Figurine with Printed Mark

Crown Lynn, model of a reclining dog, printed mark

Crown Lynn, model of puppy, 17 cm high

Crown Lynn Puppy Figurine - 17cm Height

Crown Lynn, model of puppy, 17 cm high

Crown Lynn black glazed dog sculpture, Height 13.5 cm

Black Glazed Dog Sculpture, 13.5 cm Height

Crown Lynn black glazed dog sculpture, Height 13.5 cm

Crown Lynn sculpture of a seated dog, grey and black glaze, the…

Seated Dog Sculpture with Red Tongue

Crown Lynn sculpture of a seated dog, grey and black glaze, the extended tongue in red, tiki mark to base. Height 18 cm

An early Crown Lynn Scottie Dog sculpture, blue glaze, incised…

Blue Scottie Dog Sculpture by Crown Lynn

An early Crown Lynn Scottie Dog sculpture, blue glaze, incised fractional numbers to base. Length 12 cm

A New Zealand pottery hunting dog scene by Crown Lynn, 8 x 20 x…

Crown Lynn Pottery Hunting Dog Scene

A New Zealand pottery hunting dog scene by Crown Lynn, 8 x 20 x 8 cm

Crown Lynn early stylistic model of a bulldog, trickle tan…

Early Crown Lynn Bulldog Figurine in Tan Gloss Glaze

Crown Lynn early stylistic model of a bulldog, trickle tan gloss glaze, 1o cm length

Crown Lynn model of two hounds, no 179, grey & brown gloss…

Crown Lynn Hound Figurine, No. 179, Grey & Brown

Crown Lynn model of two hounds, no 179, grey & brown gloss glaze, printed mark, 20 cm length

Crown Lynn model of a puppy, matt white glaze,13.5 cm height

Matte White Puppy Figurine, 13.5cm

Crown Lynn model of a puppy, matt white glaze,13.5 cm height

Crown Lynn two models of bulldog & fawn, brown gloss glazes,…

Crown Lynn Bulldog and Fawn Figurines in Brown Gloss

Crown Lynn two models of bulldog & fawn, brown gloss glazes, printed mark on bulldog, 11 cm, 12 cm heights

Crown Lynn early model of a Terrier, mottled black gloss glaze,…

Mottled Black Terrier: Crown Lynn's Early Model

Crown Lynn early model of a Terrier, mottled black gloss glaze, 14.5 cm height

Crown Lynn model of a West Highland Terrier, no 178, matt white…

West Highland Terrier Figurine by Crown Lynn

Crown Lynn model of a West Highland Terrier, no 178, matt white glaze, printed tiki mark, 18 cm height

Crown Lynn model of a standing Terrier, mottled black gloss…

Mottled Black Terrier: Crown Lynn Model

Crown Lynn model of a standing Terrier, mottled black gloss glaze, 13 cm length

Crown Lynn, model of spaniel, printed tiki mark, 27 cm length

Crown Lynn Spaniel with Tiki Mark - 27cm

Crown Lynn, model of spaniel, printed tiki mark, 27 cm length

Crown Lynn, model of a spaniel, printed mark, 27 cm

Crown Lynn Spaniel Figurine, 27 cm

Crown Lynn, model of a spaniel, printed mark, 27 cm

An early Crown Lynn brown glaze Pug dog. Length 10 cm

Vintage Crown Lynn Brown Pug Dog Figurine

An early Crown Lynn brown glaze Pug dog. Length 10 cm

An early Crown Lynn green glaze pug dog. Length 10 cm

Vintage Green Glaze Pug Dog from Crown Lynn

An early Crown Lynn green glaze pug dog. Length 10 cm

Early Crown Lynn model of a Scottie dog, with blue glaze.…

Blue Glazed Scottie Dog Figurine by Crown Lynn

Early Crown Lynn model of a Scottie dog, with blue glaze. Length 13 cm

A Crown Lynn green glaze Scotty dog. Height 8.5 cm

Green Glaze Scotty Dog Figurine by Crown Lynn

A Crown Lynn green glaze Scotty dog. Height 8.5 cm