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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An assortment of Crown Lynn, comprising two ashtrays and three…

Crown Lynn Assortment: 2 Ashtrays, 3 Cups

An assortment of Crown Lynn, comprising two ashtrays and three cups. Ashtray, height 4 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm

Three Crown Lynn cups and saucers, largest cup, height 8 cm,…

Three Crown Lynn Cups and Saucers Set, Largest Cup

Three Crown Lynn cups and saucers, largest cup, height 8 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm

A pair of Crown Lynn cups and saucers

Crown Lynn Cups and Saucers Set

A pair of Crown Lynn cups and saucers

An assortment of Crown Lynn, comprising five jugs and two egg…

Crown Lynn Assortment: 5 Jugs, 2 Egg Cups Collection

An assortment of Crown Lynn, comprising five jugs and two egg cups. Largest jug, height 8 cm, width 12 cm, depth 8.5 cm

An assortment of Crown Lynn, comprising two small jugs, an egg…

Crown Lynn Assortment: Two Jugs, Egg Cup, and Cup

An assortment of Crown Lynn, comprising two small jugs, an egg cup, and cup. Egg cup, height 6.5 cm, width 6 cm, depth 5.5 cm,

An assortment of Crown Lynn crockery, comprising two demitasse…

Crown Lynn Crockery Set: Cups, Saucer, Jugs, Egg Cups

An assortment of Crown Lynn crockery, comprising two demitasse cups, a saucer, two jugs, and six egg cups. Largest jug, height 8 cm, width 8 cm, depth 6.5 cm

A Crown Lynn Db Ltd. Cup and saucer with jug, stamped to base.…

Crown Lynn DB Ltd. Cup, Saucer, and Jug Set

A Crown Lynn Db Ltd. Cup and saucer with jug, stamped to base. Jug, height 5.5 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 5 cm, cup, height 6 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm, saucer, height 1.5 cm, depth 14 cm

An assortment of Crown Lynn cups and jugs, each stamped to base,…

Collection of Crown Lynn Cups and Jugs, Stamped to Base

An assortment of Crown Lynn cups and jugs, each stamped to base, height 10.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 7.8 cm

A Crown Lynn Royal oak Hotel demitasse cup and saucer, stamped…

Crown Lynn Royal Oak Hotel Demitasse Cup and Saucer

A Crown Lynn Royal oak Hotel demitasse cup and saucer, stamped to base. Cup, height 5.5 cm, width 7 cm, depth 5.5 cm, saucer, height 1 cm, depth 11.5 cm

A Crown Lynn 'Topper' cup and saucer, saucer stamped to base.…

Crown Lynn 'Topper' Cup and Saucer Set, Stamped Base

A Crown Lynn 'Topper' cup and saucer, saucer stamped to base. Cup, height 6.5 cm, width 11 cm, depth 8.5 cm, saucer, height 2.5 cm, depth 14 cm

A Crown Lynn ceramic Insulator and Insulator cup, c. 1960s. The…

Crown Lynn Ceramic Insulator and Cup, c. 1960s, New Zealand

A Crown Lynn ceramic Insulator and Insulator cup, c. 1960s. The cup with 'Made in New Zealand' to base underside, height 15 cm, width 7 cm, depth 9 cm

Three Crown Lynn cup and saucer Pairings, largest cup, height 7.…

Vintage Crown Lynn Cup and Saucer Pairings Collection

Three Crown Lynn cup and saucer Pairings, largest cup, height 7.5 cm, width 11 cm, depth 8 cm, saucer, height 2 cm, depth 14.5 cm

Three Crown Lynn 'Topper' tea settings, comprising three cups,…

Three Crown Lynn 'Topper' tea settings: cups, saucers, plates

Three Crown Lynn 'Topper' tea settings, comprising three cups, saucers, and small plates. Cup, height 6.5 cm, width 11 cm, depth 8.5 cm, saucer, height 2.5 cm, depth 14 cm, small plate, height 1.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm

Six Crown Lynn demitasse cups and seven saucers, red twin line…

Crown Lynn Red Twin Line Demitasse Cups and Saucers

Six Crown Lynn demitasse cups and seven saucers, red twin line design. Saucers with stamp to base underside. Cup, height 5.5 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm, saucer, height 1.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm

Three Crown Lynn animal egg cups

Cute Crown Lynn Animal Egg Cup Trio

Three Crown Lynn animal egg cups

Crown Lynn 'Vogel Building' teacup & saucer, stamped mark to…

Crown Lynn 'Vogel Building' Teacup & Saucer, Stamped Mark

Crown Lynn 'Vogel Building' teacup & saucer, stamped mark to base

A Dorothy Thorpe Monterrey teacup and saucer, made from…

Dorothy Thorpe Monterrey Porcelain Teacup & Saucer, Crown Lynn

A Dorothy Thorpe Monterrey teacup and saucer, made from porcelain. Designed for Crown Lynn. In pattern number 473. Tea cup, height 5 cm, depth 10.5 cm, saucermm, depth 16.6 cm

Crown Lynn New Zealand army jug & three egg cups

Crown Lynn NZ Army Jug & Egg Cups

Crown Lynn New Zealand army jug & three egg cups

An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) owl egg cup, height 70 mm, diameter 50…

Ambrico Owl Egg Cup - Crown Lynn Collection

An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) owl egg cup, height 70 mm, diameter 50 mm

A Crown Lynn teapot, in lemon yellow colourway. Height 85 mm,…

Lemon Yellow Crown Lynn Teapot

A Crown Lynn teapot, in lemon yellow colourway. Height 85 mm, width 190 mm

An Ambrico trickle glaze teapot In brown glaze. Height 77 mm,…

Brown Ambrico Teapot with Trickle Glaze

An Ambrico trickle glaze teapot In brown glaze. Height 77 mm, width 190 mm

Early pair of Crown Lynn railway cups (no monogram), 90 cm…

Crown Lynn Railway Cups - Vintage Collectibles

Early pair of Crown Lynn railway cups (no monogram), 90 cm height

A Crown Lynn Earthstone set, dinner plates 6. Lunch plates 7.…

Crown Lynn Earthstone Dinnerware Set

A Crown Lynn Earthstone set, dinner plates 6. Lunch plates 7. Side plates 7. Bowls 7. Coffee cups 4. Cups and saucers 7

A collection of Crown Lynn Nouveau tableware, includes seven…

Crown Lynn Nouveau Dinnerware Set

A collection of Crown Lynn Nouveau tableware, includes seven dinner plates, nine bowls, eight side plates, nine saucers, eight cups and a milk jug.

A set of Crown Lynn demitasse cups and saucers, includes six…

Crown Lynn Demitasse Cups and Saucers Set

A set of Crown Lynn demitasse cups and saucers, includes six cups and saucers. Cup, height 5.5 cm saucer 11.5 cm

A pair of Crown Lynn egg cups, stamped on base, height 4.5 cm,…

Crown Lynn Egg Cups, Stamped, 4.5cm Height, 5cm Width

A pair of Crown Lynn egg cups, stamped on base, height 4.5 cm, width 5 cm

A set of six Crown Lynn Mogambo cups & saucers with rack,…

Mid-Century Crown Lynn Mogambo Cups & Saucers with Rack

A set of six Crown Lynn Mogambo cups & saucers with rack, simple mid-century patterns and rare with the original rack. Cup size, height 6 cm, width 7 cm

A pair of Crown Lynn frog egg cups, both in green glaze. No…

Green Crown Lynn Frog Egg Cups

A pair of Crown Lynn frog egg cups, both in green glaze. No maker's mark. A small chip at the backfoot of one of the frogs, height 6.7 cm, width 5.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm

A collection of three Crown Lynn pieces by Dorothy Thorpe,…

Dorothy Thorpe Crown Lynn Collection

A collection of three Crown Lynn pieces by Dorothy Thorpe, includes two cups and a milk jug with iconic ball handles. Largest height 10.5 cm, width 11 cm, diameter 13 cm

A set of Crown Lynn 'Palm Springs' Pottery designed by Dorothy…

Crown Lynn 'Palm Springs' Pottery Set by Dorothy Thorpe

A set of Crown Lynn 'Palm Springs' Pottery designed by Dorothy Thorpe, set includes six cups and saucers, milk jug and side plate. Manufacturer's marks to bases. Cups. Height 7.5 cm, Platesmm, diameter 14.5 cm

Crown Lynn Potteries, coffee set, with mustard glaze and…

Mustard Glaze Coffee Set by Crown Lynn Potteries

Crown Lynn Potteries, coffee set, with mustard glaze and impressed ribbed pattern, the set comprises of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar pot and four cups, impressed to the base with 'New Zealand' and nos. 1099, 6037, 1102 and 1101, the coffee pot, height 18.5…

A Crown Lynn TV set, comprising of a mug and tray. Cup height…

Crown Lynn TV Mug and Tray Set

A Crown Lynn TV set, comprising of a mug and tray. Cup height 80.9 cm tray, width 22.5 cm, depth 18 cm

Crown Lynn Potteries, five small vases, slip-cast ceramic with…

Crown Lynn Potteries Small Vases and Cup Set

Crown Lynn Potteries, five small vases, slip-cast ceramic with brown and yellow glazes, together with a green vase and a yellow cup, one vase with impressed shape number 132 to the base, tallest height 10 cm

A selection of Crown Lynn 'Last Wave' patterned china, designed…

Crown Lynn Last Wave China Set

A selection of Crown Lynn 'Last Wave' patterned china, designed by Juliet Hawkins 1980, including two coffee pots, coffee and teacups and saucers.

A Crown Lynn 'Native Flora and Fauna' teapot stand, relief…

Crown Lynn Native Flora and Fauna Teapot Stand

A Crown Lynn 'Native Flora and Fauna' teapot stand, relief gilded decoration on brown ground, the reverse with moulded details. 14 cm x 14 cm.

Three uncommon Crown Lynn Wharetana Maori Art Pottery egg cups,…

Wharetana Maori Art Pottery Egg Cups (Set of 3)

Three uncommon Crown Lynn Wharetana Maori Art Pottery egg cups, model 1040 stamped to base of each, two tiki forms flanked by spirals to each, height 7 cm.

A Crown Lynn Coronation commemorative cup, in yellow with…

Yellow Coronation Cup with Queen's Portrait (8.5cm)

A Crown Lynn Coronation commemorative cup, in yellow with queen's portrait and 1953, height 8.5 cm

A rare Crown Lynn kangaroo modelled egg cup, deep red glaze,…

Rare Crown Lynn Kangaroo Egg Cup

A rare Crown Lynn kangaroo modelled egg cup, deep red glaze, small glaze frit to right foot, height 7 cm.

Crown Lynn New Zealand Railway teacup and saucer, together with…

Crown Lynn Railway Teacup Set with Saucer

Crown Lynn New Zealand Railway teacup and saucer, together with another two white glazed cups (one with hairline), all with factory marks, the saucer, diameter 15 cm

Crown Lynn, NZR tea cup & saucer

Crown Lynn NZR Tea Set

Crown Lynn, NZR tea cup & saucer

Nine pieces of Mansion House china, includes four plates, a…

Mansion House Crown Lynn China Set with Damage

Nine pieces of Mansion House china, includes four plates, a bowl, toothpick holder and three cups, all with 'Mansion House' logo and made by Crown Lynn. Some damage.

Crown Lynn Dorothy Thorpe Monterrey, pat no 473 sugar & cream,…

Crown Lynn Dorothy Thorpe Dinnerware Set

Crown Lynn Dorothy Thorpe Monterrey, pat no 473 sugar & cream, dinner plate, side plate, tea cup & gravy boat, printed marks (6)

Crown Lynn Dorothy Thorpe Santa Barbara sugar & cream, three…

Crown Lynn Santa Barbara Tea Set

Crown Lynn Dorothy Thorpe Santa Barbara sugar & cream, three cups, saucer & side plate, printed marks (7)

Dorothy Thorpe for Crown Lynn, 'Santa Barbara' coffee set, with…

Dorothy Thorpe Santa Barbara Coffee Set with Ball Handles

Dorothy Thorpe for Crown Lynn, 'Santa Barbara' coffee set, with ball handles comprising eight cups, eight saucers, milk jug and sugar basin

A Crown Lynn 'New Zealand Native Flora & Fauna' teapot stand,…

Crown Lynn Teapot Stand with Native Flora & Fauna

A Crown Lynn 'New Zealand Native Flora & Fauna' teapot stand, relief gilded decoration on dark green ground, the reverse white glazed with maker's inscription including 'The Largest Pottery in the Southern Hemisphere'. This piece being of similar design…

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both…

NZ Railway Crown Lynn Tea Set

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both stamped with Crown and N.Z.R

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both…

NZ Railway Crown Lynn Tea Set

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both stamped with Crown and N.Z.R

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both…

Crown Lynn NZR Tea Cup & Saucer

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both stamped with Crown and N.Z.R

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both…

Crown Lynn NZR Tea Set

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both stamped with Crown and N.Z.R

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both…

Crown Lynn NZR Tea Set

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both stamped with Crown and N.Z.R

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both…

Crown Lynn NZR Tea Cup and Saucer

New Zealand Railway Crown Lynn, tea cup and saucer, both stamped with Crown and N.Z.R