Rose Noble

Samuel William Noble

Samuel William Noble operated a pottery in the Sydney area during the 1950's and early 1960's.

This pottery produced many little ornamental jugs with unusual motifs on the side. One would see a jug with say, a blue fish and the place name of Tenant Creek on the side. But would you expect to find any fish in Tenant Creek? Let alone a blue fish! There is a list of known motifs below.

These ornamental items were directed at the tourist and souvenir markets of the day. Easy purchase would come with a slip of paper introducing the buyer to their newly prize item.

     Image of the paper slip found with each ornamental item. This one states that there are 24 motifs to collect.

Some of the known marks used by the Rose Noble Pottery.

1 Incised Rose Noble

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  Inked Rose Noble, Australia

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  List of known motifs.

Click here to view a selection of Rose Noble Collectables.

  List of Motifs and some known place names. There are numerous other place names.

Other items produced by the factory.

Kangaroo Jug, Urn, Toby charactor Jug, Aboriginal Head Jug.