Ceramics from Port Arthur Pottery, Tasmania, mid 19h century

Port Arthur Pottery was founded in 1830 in Port Arthur, Tasmania. The pottery was operated by convicts from the early 1840s until at least 1870. The penal colony at Port Arthur closed in 1877.

The pottery produced by the company was known for its durability and distinctive blue and white designs. Its wares were displayed in exhibitions, at times supplied the government's wants in Port Arthur and Hobart and were sold to the Hobart public.

The pottery's products were primarily practical wares, such as storage jars, milk pans, and butter churns. These pieces were made from the locally sourced clay and were fired in wood-fired kilns.

In addition to their practical pieces, Port Arthur Pottery also produced decorative ceramics, such as plates, vases, and figurines. These pieces were often decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including depictions of local flora and fauna.

Despite the popularity of Port more... Arthur pottery during the mid 19th century, the pottery faced financial difficulties in the late 1800s and eventually closed in the early 1900s. less...