Petra Ceramics...

There is nothing quite like the joy of a successful hunting expedition eh?  

Great work sunny
Don't think I've ever seen that pattern before either!

Wow!  now that is truly a tale of a determined CL sleuth , glad true read that it was THE cup that you found.      

Gee, ever spied something in a shop and not bought it for the perfectly reasonable explanation that you have no room for said item, then instantly regret that decision and hope it is still there next time you go, but know that it will be gone? 
That was me last week when I saw a Petra lemon pattern tray (?) quite large but in perfect condition. It would have looked nice with my other lemon stuff sitting on it.  

Oh Thelma, that is a true tale of woe, but don't give up until you return, as it may still be there! You just never know - fingers crossed for you   

Thanks  

I have been gaining respect for Petra Ceramics (AKA Petra Potz). My love affair started with these items I bought for my cousin - then couldn't give up the lovely big fat vase.  This is a kitchen container... too big for a sugar bowl, too small for a vege dish.  This pattern is Flora Blue.


You can see why I ended up keeping this big fat vase... 26 cm tall and so bright and cheery.


Then this totally mad coffee pot popped up on TradeMe. Mine for $20. Crazed and stained inside, it's actually been used. 21 cm tall.  This is Petra Potz, which I think is an earlier mark than the later Petra Ceramics variations. I also have a mug in this glaze.



Here are some Petra marks.. from a selection of mugs.






This jug is 20 cm tall, the pattern is Eden. EDIT this jug has Eden on the base but it is actually the Lemon pattern.  The wrong backstamp was applied in the factory.

And this wee cream/milk jug is 6 cm. Not sure of the pattern name.

Val, your strange Petra coffee pot appears to be a Susie Cooper copy:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Pottery-glass/Porcelain-pottery/Susie-Cooper/auction-701209018.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/pottery-glass/porcelain-pottery/susie-cooper/auction-701205903.htm

Well.... so it does!  The plot thickens.

Lovely 11cm cup in a floral pattern   
 

Help! I am trying to track down Petra. Does anyone remember her surname?
ValM

May be of some help or at least a lead to finding Petra's surname , found this after a search on the web.

Bev Thompson 1993-93
Lisa Baudry (Lisa Williams) 1993-96

These two worked there according to a site
http://www.oldfriends.co.nz/workplace/Petra-Ceramics/110820.htm
regards,
Jonno

Ev wrote:I found this in the free bin at the Sallies, so I rescued it

I found a matching bowl for this mug today

Photo of the bowl and it's bigger than a sugar bowl.

13.07.2021

Hi. I purchased this piece and I want to confirm that is indeed the same "Petra". I have not seen this hand-written mark, or the attached sticker, anywhere else. Can anyone verify that this is the same maker?

Any assistance will be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dave Ohman
Petaluma, California

Hi there, this will be an unrelated Petra, as that phone number is not a New Zealand one.

All of the stickers and stamps for Petra from New Zealand are in this Gallery of her work:

https://www.newzealandpottery.net/gallery/Petra-Ceramics-Petra-Potz/Petra-Ceramics-Petra-Potz-cat_c90.htm

Hi Petra Donath was living in the south Island.

Thank you Signal Red I found her.
xx

Here is a gem