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 ginger jar, apple green glaze, stamped mark to base,…

Crown Lynn Apple Green Glaze Ginger Jar - 12.5cm

Crown Lynn ginger jar, apple green glaze, stamped mark to base, 12.5 cm high

Crown Lynn ginger jar, rich blue glaze, stamped mark to base,…

Crown Lynn Blue Glazed Ginger Jar, 12.5 cm High

Crown Lynn ginger jar, rich blue glaze, stamped mark to base, 12.5 cm high

Two Crown Lynn jugs, one Hanober by Crown Lynn. Larger, height…

Crown Lynn Jugs: Hanober and Another, 9 cm Height

Two Crown Lynn jugs, one Hanober by Crown Lynn. Larger, height 9 cm, width 12 cm, depth 9.6 cm

A collection of six Crown Lynn shaving jugs, one with glaze…

Collection of Six Crown Lynn Shaving Jugs, One with Damage

A collection of six Crown Lynn shaving jugs, one with glaze losses. Af. Largest, height 8.5 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 10 cm

A pair of Crown Lynn towel rail ends, in original packaging,…

Crown Lynn Towel Rail Ends in Original Packaging, 8.5cm

A pair of Crown Lynn towel rail ends, in original packaging, height 8.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 9 cm

Four assorted Crown Lynn saucers, each stamped to base. Largest,…

Assorted Crown Lynn Saucers Collection - Set of Four

Four assorted Crown Lynn saucers, each stamped to base. Largest, height 2.5 cm, depth 15.5 cm

Two Crown Lynn mixing bowls, tiki stamps to bases. Some…

Crown Lynn Mixing Bowls with Tiki Stamps, Hairline Cracks

Two Crown Lynn mixing bowls, tiki stamps to bases. Some hairline cracking. Af. Larger, height 14 cm, depth 31.5 cm

A transferware Crown Lynn rose jug, a chip to the base. Af.…

Transferware Crown Lynn Rose Jug with Chip to Base

A transferware Crown Lynn rose jug, a chip to the base. Af. Crown Lynn mark to base, height 16 cm, width 12 cm, depth 18 cm

A Crown Lynn Empire Games commemorative mug, produced to…

1950 Empire Games Commemorative Mug by Crown Lynn - Limited Edition

A Crown Lynn Empire Games commemorative mug, produced to commemorate the 1950 Empire Games held in Auckland, New Zealand. 10,000 of these mugs were made, height 10 cm, width 13 cm, depth 9 cm

A graduated set of six Crown Lynn beehive mixing bowls

Vintage Crown Lynn Beehive Mixing Bowls Set of Six

A graduated set of six Crown Lynn beehive mixing bowls

Two Crown Lynn beehive bowls, each stamped to base. Larger,…

Crown Lynn Beehive Bowls - Set of Two - Stamped

Two Crown Lynn beehive bowls, each stamped to base. Larger, height 10.5 cm, depth 18 cm

Two Crown Lynn beehive bowls, each tiki stamped to base. Larger,…

Pair of Crown Lynn Beehive Bowls with Tiki Stamp

Two Crown Lynn beehive bowls, each tiki stamped to base. Larger, height 9.5 cm, depth 15.5 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

Crown Lynn ginger jar, releif moulded blossom decoration,…

Crown Lynn Ginger Jar with Blossom Decoration, 14 cm High

Crown Lynn ginger jar, releif moulded blossom decoration, stamped mark, 14 cm high

A rare black glaze Crown Lynn trough, made in a narrow, oblong…

Rare Black Glaze Crown Lynn Trough with Organic Line Detailing

A rare black glaze Crown Lynn trough, made in a narrow, oblong form, on a pedestal base, with organic line detailing. Height 8 cm, width 29 cm, diameter 9 cm

A hand-potted Crown Lynn candlestick, white form. Crown Lynn…

Crown Lynn White Candlestick with Airline Crack, 16 cm

A hand-potted Crown Lynn candlestick, white form. Crown Lynn stamp to base airline crack to the nozzle, height 16 cm, depth 7.5 cm

A rare black glazed Crown Lynn trough, an oval squat form.…

Rare Black Glazed Crown Lynn Trough: Number 75, Horizontal Ribbing

A rare black glazed Crown Lynn trough, an oval squat form. Number 75. With horizontal ribbing, height 7 cm, width 26 cm

Two Crown Lynn beehive mixing bowls, the larger with a teal…

Teal and White Crown Lynn Beehive Mixing Bowls

Two Crown Lynn beehive mixing bowls, the larger with a teal glaze to the body, the smaller in white. Both stamped to base. Larger, height 11 cm, depth 18.5 cm, smaller, height 8 cm, depth 12.5 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

Six rare Crown Lynn napkin rings 'Autumn Splendour'

Rare Autumn Splendour Crown Lynn Napkin Rings

Six rare Crown Lynn napkin rings 'Autumn Splendour'

Two Crown Lynn small swans, matt cream glaze. Stamped to base,…

Pair of Crown Lynn Cream Swans, 10cm

Two Crown Lynn small swans, matt cream glaze. Stamped to base, 10 cm height

A Crown Lynn, attributed LampWith transfer floral design.…

Transfer Floral Crown Lynn Lamp

A Crown Lynn, attributed LampWith transfer floral design. Height 290 mm, diameter 120 mm

A Crown Lynn Sir Tom Clark limited edition mug, 1980's. Height…

Limited Edition Crown Lynn Sir Tom Clark Mug

A Crown Lynn Sir Tom Clark limited edition mug, 1980's. Height 148 mm, diameter 98 mm

A pair of Crown Lynn attributed face jugs, larger height 130 mm,…

Crown Lynn Face Jugs Pair

A pair of Crown Lynn attributed face jugs, larger height 130 mm, width 80 mm, diameter 120 mm

A Crown Lynn cat, impressed '206'. Height 85 mm, width 110 mm

Crown Lynn Cat Figurine, 85mm Height, 110mm Width (206)

A Crown Lynn cat, impressed '206'. Height 85 mm, width 110 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 large dark pink Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 140 mm,…

Dark Pink Crown Lynn Ginger Jar - 140mm Height

A large dark pink Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 140 mm, diameter 120 mm

A pink Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 125 mm, diameter 110 mm

Pink Crown Lynn Ginger Jar - 125mm Height, 110mm Diameter

A pink Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 125 mm, diameter 110 mm

A pink Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 120 mm, diameter 105 mm

Pink Crown Lynn Ginger Jar - 120mm Height, 105mm Diameter

A pink Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 120 mm, diameter 105 mm

A Crown Lynn egg holder, height 195 mm, width 135 mm, diameter…

Crown Lynn Egg Holder: 195x135x260 mm

A Crown Lynn egg holder, height 195 mm, width 135 mm, diameter 260 mm

A blue Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 120 mm, diameter 100 mm

Blue Crown Lynn Ginger Jar - 120 x 100 mm

A blue Crown Lynn ginger jar, height 120 mm, diameter 100 mm

A Crown Lynn seal, marked 161. Height 138 mm, width 175 mm,…

Crown Lynn Seal Figurine, Marked 161

A Crown Lynn seal, marked 161. Height 138 mm, width 175 mm, diameter 200 mm

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 coloured camel, height 80 mm, width 140 mm,…

Colorful Crown Lynn Camel Figurine

A Crown Lynn coloured camel, height 80 mm, width 140 mm, diameter 70 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 (Crown Lynn) brown goat, shape number to base.…

Brown Ambrico Goat Figurine

An Ambrico (Crown Lynn) brown goat, shape number to base. Height 100 mm, width 130 mm, diameter 60 mm

Crown Lynn Potteries, Three Cordon Blue spice jars, with…

Crown Lynn Cordon Blue Spice Jars with Wooden Lids

Crown Lynn Potteries, Three Cordon Blue spice jars, with original wooden lids, stamped factory mark to the bases, Height 7 cm (excl. lid)

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 set of two Crown Lynn dishes, one with a pale green glaze,…

Crown Lynn Dishes with Green Glaze and NZ Stamp Design

A set of two Crown Lynn dishes, one with a pale green glaze, the other with a New Zealand 'Stamp' design. Largest, height 3 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 15 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 Crown Lynn milk jug, stamped to base, height 10 cm, width 8 cm

Crown Lynn Milk Jug - Stamped, 10 cm Height

A Crown Lynn milk jug, stamped to base, height 10 cm, width 8 cm

A Crown Lynn McApline jug, hairline cracks to top rim, height…

Cracked Crown Lynn McAlpine Jug - 21cm Height

A Crown Lynn McApline jug, hairline cracks to top rim, height 21 cm, width 10 cm, depth 21 cm

A Crown Lynn planter, Crown Lynn 'Crown' mark to base, height…

Crown Lynn Planter with Crown Mark

A Crown Lynn planter, Crown Lynn 'Crown' mark to base, height 10.5 cm, width 28 cm, depth 9 cm

A rare hand-potted Crown Lynn planter, shape number 46. Crown…

Rare Crown Lynn Hand-Potted Planter

A rare hand-potted Crown Lynn planter, shape number 46. Crown Lynn tiki mark to base, height 10 cm, width 10.5 cm, diameter 11 cm

A Crown Lynn planter, shape number 80, in a rare black glaze,…

Rare Black Glazed Crown Lynn Planter (Shape 80)

A Crown Lynn planter, shape number 80, in a rare black glaze, height 8 cm, width 29.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm

A rare Crown Lynn horse lamp base, a slipcast lamp base…

Crown Lynn Horse Lamp Base

A rare Crown Lynn horse lamp base, a slipcast lamp base depicting a horse head over an ornate base. Crown Lynn transfer mark to the base underside, height 28 cm, width 9.5 cm, diameter 14 cm

A Crown Lynn kingfisher flower frog, in cream. With transfer…

Cream Crown Lynn Kingfisher Flower Frog

A Crown Lynn kingfisher flower frog, in cream. With transfer mark to the base underside, height 14.5 cm, diameter 9 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 Crown Lynn trickle glazed jug, shape number 57, with a blue…

Blue Crown Lynn Jug, Shape 57 - 20cm Height

A Crown Lynn trickle glazed jug, shape number 57, with a blue glaze, height 20 cm, width 12.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm

A Crown Lynn planter, shape number 663, with an abstract…

Abstract Dimple Pattern Crown Lynn Planter (663)

A Crown Lynn planter, shape number 663, with an abstract 'Dimple' pattern, height 13 cm, width 22 cm, diameter 10 cm

A Crown Lynn Ti-Toki liqueur bottle, height 30 cm

Ti-Toki Liqueur Bottle, Crown Lynn, 30cm Height

A Crown Lynn Ti-Toki liqueur bottle, height 30 cm

A pair of Crown Lynn mixing bowls, the larger in yellow, the…

Crown Lynn Mixing Bowls - Yellow and Green

A pair of Crown Lynn mixing bowls, the larger in yellow, the smaller in green. With Crown Lynn stamps on the base underside. Larger height 9.5 cm, diameter 15.6 cm

Four various Crown Lynn pots of sizes

Assorted Crown Lynn Pots in Various Sizes

Four various Crown Lynn pots of sizes

A Crown Lynn Ti toki liquor bottle, in green glaze, height 25…

Green Glazed Ti Toki Liquor Bottle

A Crown Lynn Ti toki liquor bottle, in green glaze, height 25 cm.

A Crown Lynn milk jug, bulbous form with banding to circular…

Crown Lynn Milk Jug with Banding and Strap Handle

A Crown Lynn milk jug, bulbous form with banding to circular foot. Strap handle. Impressed shape number to base, height 14 cm, diameter 12 cm

A Crown Lynn kingfisher flower frog, impressed shape number 181…

Crown Lynn Kingfisher Flower Frog

A Crown Lynn kingfisher flower frog, impressed shape number 181 to base, height 14.5 cm, diameter 9 cm

A set of four Crown Lynn honey glaze bowls, with white…

Crown Lynn Honey Glaze Bowls with White Rims

A set of four Crown Lynn honey glaze bowls, with white felspathic rims. Height 6 cm, diameter 11.5 cm

A pair of Crown Lynn Phillipines Tricolour jugs, marked…

Crown Lynn Tricolour Jugs from Philippines

A pair of Crown Lynn Phillipines Tricolour jugs, marked 'Philippines' on the base. Height 19 cm, width 11.5 cm

Five early Crown Lynn posey pots various shapes & sizes

Assorted Crown Lynn Posey Pots

Five early Crown Lynn posey pots various shapes & sizes

Crown Lynn hand potted coffee pot, off-white gloss, triangular…

Off-White Crown Lynn Triangular Coffee Pot

Crown Lynn hand potted coffee pot, off-white gloss, triangular form, crown hand-potted mark c1948-50 to base, 23 cm height

A pair of Crown Lynn tumblers for Air NZ, South Pacific island…

"Air NZ Knows Pacific Best" Tumblers by Crown Lynn

A pair of Crown Lynn tumblers for Air NZ, South Pacific island scenes 'Air New Zealand Knows the Pacific Best'. 8 x 9 cm.

A Crown Lynn hippopotamus 'Khama', after the hippo born 1950 at…

Crown Lynn Black Glaze Hippopotamus 'Khama'

A Crown Lynn hippopotamus 'Khama', after the hippo born 1950 at Auckland Zoo, black glaze, number to base 207, length 15.5 cm.

Catherine Anselm for Crown Lynn jug, painted signature & dated…

1996 Catherine Anselm Crown Lynn Hand-Painted Jug

Catherine Anselm for Crown Lynn jug, painted signature & dated 1996, 14 cm height

Two Crown Lynn troughs

Crown Lynn Troughs Pair

Two Crown Lynn troughs

A Crown Lynn Toby jug, blue maker's stamp to base, height 18 cm

Blue Crown Lynn Toby Jug, 18 cm

A Crown Lynn Toby jug, blue maker's stamp to base, height 18 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, small wheelbarrow, 9 cm height

Crown Lynn Miniature Wheelbarrow - 9cm Height

Crown Lynn, small wheelbarrow, 9 cm height

Crown Lynn, Titian Studio Hawaiian Tiki mug, impressed no 1110,…

Crown Lynn Tiki Mug, Impressed No. 1110 - 12cm

Crown Lynn, Titian Studio Hawaiian Tiki mug, impressed no 1110, 12 cm height

Crown Lynn, kingfisher model, printed tiki mark

Kingfisher Tiki Crown Lynn Pottery

Crown Lynn, kingfisher model, printed tiki mark

Crown Lynn, Toby character jug printed mark

Printed Mark Crown Lynn Toby Jug

Crown Lynn, Toby character jug printed mark

Crown Lynn, Santa Claus character jug #431

Vintage Crown Lynn Santa Jug

Crown Lynn, Santa Claus character jug #431

Three Crown Lynn small size white swans, various factory marks,…

Set of Three Crown Lynn Small White Swans

Three Crown Lynn small size white swans, various factory marks, height 10 cm

Two Crown Lynn medium size pure white swans, impressed 2147,…

Pair of Crown Lynn Pure White Swans

Two Crown Lynn medium size pure white swans, impressed 2147, height 17 cm

Crown Lynn, NZR tea cup & saucer

Crown Lynn NZR Tea Set

Crown Lynn, NZR tea cup & saucer

Crown Lynn, prowling tiger & goat models, 17, 13 cm lengths (2)

Crown Lynn Tiger and Goat Models, 17 and 13 cm

Crown Lynn, prowling tiger & goat models, 17, 13 cm lengths (2)

Crown Lynn, candlestick, printed mark, 18 cm high

Crown Lynn Printed Candlestick, 18cm

Crown Lynn, candlestick, printed mark, 18 cm high

Crown Lynn model of the hippopotamus 'Khama', shape #207, flake…

Crown Lynn Hippopotamus Khama Model #207

Crown Lynn model of the hippopotamus 'Khama', shape #207, flake chip to base, 'KHAMA' in relief to base. Length 16.5 cm

Crown Lynn naked woman figural lamp base, she leans upon a…

Naked Woman Figural Lamp Base

Crown Lynn naked woman figural lamp base, she leans upon a rocky outcrop, no fittings present, printed mark to base, matt white glaze. Height 24.5 cm

Crown Lynn recumbent goat sculpture, variable brown glaze,…

Brown Glazed Recumbent Goat Sculpture by Crown Lynn

Crown Lynn recumbent goat sculpture, variable brown glaze, impressed number illegible. Length 13 cm

An early Crown Lynn lion sculpture, green glaze. Length 14.5 cm

Green Glazed Crown Lynn Lion Sculpture (14.5 cm)

An early Crown Lynn lion sculpture, green glaze. Length 14.5 cm

Ambrico pale yellow glazed electric jug, lidded, fluted body,…

Ambrico Yellow Glazed Electric Jug with Lid and Fluted Body

Ambrico pale yellow glazed electric jug, lidded, fluted body, impressed marks to base. Height 21 cm

Ambrico yellow/tan glazed lidded electric jug, ovoid form,…

Ambrico Glazed Electric Jug with Lid

Ambrico yellow/tan glazed lidded electric jug, ovoid form, impressed mark to base. Height 20 cm

Crown Lynn, two plain/blank Coronation mugs, 1953 (from edition…

Pair of Crown Lynn Coronation Mugs (1953)

Crown Lynn, two plain/blank Coronation mugs, 1953 (from edition of 1000), no 693 & 798, 13 cm high

Crown Lynn, two pony models, black & brown glazes

Black and Brown Pony Models by Crown Lynn

Crown Lynn, two pony models, black & brown glazes

Crown Lynn model of a jaguar, black gloss glaze, 18 cm length

Black Gloss Jaguar Ceramic Model

Crown Lynn model of a jaguar, black gloss glaze, 18 cm length

Crown Lynn two camel models, no 203, black & brown gloss glazes,…

Crown Lynn Camel Models in Black and Brown Glazes

Crown Lynn two camel models, no 203, black & brown gloss glazes, one with paper label, 14 cm length

Crown Lynn model of a pony, no 190, matt white glaze, 19.5 cm…

Matte White Pony Figurine by Crown Lynn

Crown Lynn model of a pony, no 190, matt white glaze, 19.5 cm height

Crown Lynn model of a pony, no 190, black gloss glaze, 19.5 cm…

Black Gloss Pony Figurine by Crown Lynn

Crown Lynn model of a pony, no 190, black gloss glaze, 19.5 cm height

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