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JU NE DYSO N AND C O L IN GO RDO N, C IRCA 1950’S
ROB E RT GOR DON T HROW ING ON T HE W HE E L , C IRCA 1980’S
DYS ON ST U DIOS, BL AC K RO C K , C IR CA 1950’S
ROB E RT GORDON PAINT ING P OT TE RY, C IRCA 19 90’S
We hope that you continue to enjoy our creations and discover more about our company and its rich history. A story like no other pottery in Australia.
In 1935 Dorothy, Robert’s grandma, collaborated with renowned English potter Colley Shorter, on a range of pottery. A deal was struck and Dorothy received a commission on sales. It was the beginning of a story that’s still being told today.
Until recently we thought our family had started crafting ceramics at the end of the Second World War. But a new discovery reveals that we’ve been involved in the pottery business for even longer than that. A contract hidden beneath a pile of old black and white photographs is evidence of a fascinating history.
For the past 70 years, three generations of the Gordon family have been making pots. Whether it be by hand, by mould or by machine, we’ve been creating pieces for Australians to use and enjoy.
2015 marks a momentous milestone for Robert Gordon Australia.
70 Y E ARS OF HISTO RY
Meet the Gordons
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phenomenon that is The Design Files asked us to collaborate on a range of ceramics, we knew we couldn’t say no. The opportunity to work with Lucy Feagins was too good to miss. After months of sharing ideas, the Serene Series was born. The range was launched at The Design Files Open House and features stunning
marbled platters and striking vases in into Gembrook. The venture is a collaboration between top chef
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blue and green. Each piece was hand
decorated and unique. Robert Gordon Mauro Callegari and the Gordons.
For almost a decade, Robert Gordon has been proud to work with one of the best restaurants in Australia. We have a great relationship with Shannon Bennett and his team at Vue, designing and developing pieces to showcase their latest dishes. In keeping with the Vue philosophy on food, the pieces we make are always exciting and experimental. 2014 saw a new venture for the Vue crew. We celebrate and welcome the Piggery Café at the amazing Burnham Beeches
order by Robert Gordon.
associated with such an innovative and inspiring concept. thedesignfiles.net
stunning and durable stoneware to Shannon’s latest venture. vuedemonde.com.au
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the crockery is bespoke and made to
make this collection for Lucy and be
Robert Gordon is thrilled to provide
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Argentinean heritage. And of course
of fresh, local produce and Mauro’s
was very proud indeed to be able to
in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges.
The modern menu makes the most
that’s breathing new life back
of The Independent, a restaurant
our own. August saw the opening
have a try at opening up a place of
best restaurants, we thought we’d
making pots for some of Australia’s
Ranges of Victoria. After years of
of Gembrook in the Dandenong
Gordons and the sleepy township
2014 was a big year for both the
THE S ERENE S ER IE S
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2014 was quite a year for Robert Gordon Australia. We kept on making the pots we love, met some great people along the way and even decided to try our luck at opening a restaurant. It’s a great time to reflect on the last 12 months and to look forward to the exciting times 2015 will bring.
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Year in Review
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in more than 20 colours.
organic feel this collection is available
Half dipped with a natural finish and
come in a new range of shapes.
Our ever-popular Swatch mugs now
S T O N E WA R E
Swatch
12949 | SMALL CERAMIC JAR
12799 | LARGE CERAMIC JAR
11309 | SMALL MILK BOTTLE 30869 | LARGE MUG
11319 | LARGE MILK BOTTLE
12109 | KITCHEN JUG 10079 | CONICAL JUG
20199 | TERRA SIDE PLATE
31569 | SWATCH (ORGANIC) MUG 20189 | TERRA DINNER PLATE
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1017 | TALL MONUMENT VASE
1016 | MEDIUM MONUMENT VASE
1015 | LARGE MONUMENT VASE
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are available in all our glazes.
come in large, medium and tall and
designed to last a lifetime. The vases
A considered collection that is
hand made and decorated.
weighty pieces are all individually
craftspeople at their very finest. These
This range shows the skills of our
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Monument Vases
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watercolour blue and white.
and deer. It comes in a delightful
features a little robin, rabbit, squirrel
Annie this beautiful collection
Designed by Robert Gordon’s sister
See page 25 for further details
3086 | LARGE MUG
1130 | SMALL MILK BOTTLE
2019 | SIDE PLATE 1131 | LARGE MILK BOTTLE
2018 | DINNER PLATE
S T O N E WA R E
Woodlands
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dishwasher safe.
class. Hardwearing, ovenproof and
studio style glazes, it has a touch of
dinner table. With earthy tones and
range would grace any restaurant or
Inspired by Spanish cuisine this
Tapas S T O N E WA R E
1156 | TERRA SALT DISH 1155 | TERRA OIL DISH
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9933 | SMALL DISH W/ HANDLE
9931 | LARGE DISH W/ HANDLE 9932 | MEDIUM DISH W/ HANDLE
1112 | PATE BOWL
9946 | SPANISH BOWL W/ HANDLE 1110 | RAMEKIN WITH HANDLE
9944 | SPANISH BOWL
9953 | TAPAS BOWL W/ HANDLES 9945 | STRAIGHT SIDED CONDIMENT
9955 | MINI TAPAS PLATE
9961 | DEEP TAPAS BOWL 9958 | SMALL TAPAS PLATE
9959 | WIDE TAPAS BOWL
9956 | EXTRA LARGE TAPAS BOWL
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Terra
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modern simplicity.
across Australia for its durability and
handcrafted and favoured by chefs
This range of stylish dinnerware is
2023 | SMALL SAUCER
2022 | ESPRESSO
2021 | LARGE SAUCER
2020 | TEACUP
1263 | SERVING BOWL
2019 | SIDE PLATE
2018 | DINNER PLATE
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mischievous edge.
back. It’s durable, vintage, with a
charming range will take you
Made in black and white this
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Old School
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1242 | MEDIUM JUG (WHITE OR CREAM) 1243 | SMALL JUG (WHITE OR CREAM)
1003 | ODETTE SWAN VASE 1004 | ODETTE SWAN PLANTER 1241 | LARGE TALL JUG (WHITE OR CREAM)
1288 | CUPIE DOLL
1279 | LARGE CERAMIC JAR 1294 | SMALL CERAMIC JAR
1205 | SET OF 3 FLYING DUCKS
stoneware glazes.
favourites are available in all of our
Hand made and nostalgic, these old
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Decorator
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Kitchen Collection
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lifetime.
it’s designed with care to last a
Made with hardwearing stoneware
using time-honoured techniques.
This vintage style range is crafted
1264 | BABY BISTRO BOARD
1014 | SQUAT UTENSIL 1262 | FRENCH BISTRO BOARD
1209 | SMALL KITCHEN BOWL
1207 | LARGE KITCHEN BOWL 1208 | MEDIUM KITCHEN BOWL
1289 | NECTAR BOTTLE
3086 | LARGE MUG 3156 | ORGANIC MUG
1131 | LARGE MILK BOTTLE 1130 | SMALL MILK BOTTLE
1007 | CONICAL JUG
1049 | QUICHE DISH 1210 | KITCHEN JUG
1171 | HEART BAKER
1048 | FLUTED PIE DISH 1169 | RECTANGULAR BAKER
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3156 | ORGANIC MUG
2018 | DINNER PLATE 2019 | SIDE PLATE
and white.
relaxed style it comes in classic blue
individually made. A contemporary,
and double dipped each piece is
A unique collection. Hand painted
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Indigo Brush
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FLYING FISH BOTTLE
201880 201980 315680
TERRA DINNER - WREATH TERRA SIDE - WREATH ORGANIC MUG - WREATH
113084S2 308684S2
SML MILK BOTTLE - SQUIRREL LGE MUG - SQUIRREL
201984B2 113184B2 113084B2 308684B2
LGE MILK BOTTLE - ROBIN SML MILK BOTTLE - ROBIN LGE MUG - ROBIN
DINNER PLATE - ROBIN SIDE PLATE - ROBIN
308684D2 201884B2
LARGE MUG - DEER
113084D2
113184S2
LGE MILK BOTTLE - SQUIRREL
113184D2
201984S2
SIDE PLATE - SQUIRREL
SML MILK BOTTLE - DEER
201884S2
DINNER PLATE - SQUIRREL
LGE MILK BOTTLE - DEER
308684R2
LGE MUG - RABBIT
201884D2
113084R2
SML MILK BOTTLE - RABBIT
201984D2
113184R2
LGE MILK BOTTLE - RABBIT
SIDE PLATE - DEER
201984R2
SIDE PLATE - RABBIT
DINNER PLATE - DEER
201884R2
DINNER PLATE - RABBIT
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FLYING FISH PLATE
315678
ORGANIC MUG - STRIPE
113156F
129756F
113156S
129756S
113156W
129756W
113156O
1297560
SML MILK BOTTLE - XOX
SML MILK BOTTLE - ANCHOR
SML MILK BOTTLE - SKULL
SML MILK BOTTLE - HEART
SML MILK BOTTLE - ARROW
NECTAR BOTTLE - XOX
NECTAR BOTTLE - ANCHOR
NECTAR BOTTLE - SKULL
NECTAR BOTTLE - HEART
NECTAR BOTTLE - ARROW
113026X
113026R
113026S
113026V
113026F
128926X
128926R
128926S
128926V
128926F
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SAILING SHIP BOTTLE
SAILING SHIP PLATE
WHALE BOTTLE
201878
WHALE PLATE
201978
315679
ORGANIC MUG - SPOT
OCTOPUS BOTTLE
TERRA SIDE - STRIPE
201979
TERRA SIDE - SPOT
OCTOPUS PLATE
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TERRA DINNER - STRIPE
201879
TERRA DINNER - SPOT
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LGE MUG - BIG BOSS
LGE MUG - GRANDPA
LGE MUG - GRANDMA
LGE MUG - DAD
LGE MUG - MUM
LGE MUG - SKULL
LGE MUG - HELLO SAILOR
LGE MUG - PUSH BIKE
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application, stamped or handpainted design.
reflection of this. Decorated ranges undergo either two or three firings resulting in either a decal
The number of processes involved in creating each piece varies and prices and lead times are a
308602B
308602P
308602G
308602D
308602M
308692S
308692H
308692P
Within Robert Gordon Collections we make two types of ceramics, ‘Plain Colours’ and ‘Decorated’.
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1243 | Small Jug H17CM 2L
1015 | Large Monument Vase H23.5CM D21CM
1003 | Odette Swan Vase H16CM
1004 | Odette Swan Planter H16CM (DRAINAGE)
H17CM D26CM
1016 | Medium Monument Vase
H19.5CM 5L
1017 | Tall Monument Vase H26CM D12.5CM
1241 | Large Tall Jug H28CM 5L
H9.5CM
H12.5CM D6.5CM
H 16CM D8CM
SET OF 3
1242 | Medium Jug
1288 | Cupie Doll
1294 | Small Ceramic Jar
1279 | Large Ceramic Jar
1205 | Flying Ducks
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ensure that your purchase will last a lifetime.
with us for over 25 years. Our principles of timeless design along with an emphasis on quality,
Victoria. Each piece passes through the hands of skilled crafts people, some of whom have been
'Robert Gordon Collections' are designed and made on site at our Pakenham headquarters, in
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colour code to the end of the item code when ordering.
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Note: add the corresponding
S a ti n Cl ea r M el b ourn e 2 2 B l ueston e
Satin Matte
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Sa l tbush Wa tt l eseed 5 2 Hal f Mo on 1 5 To a st 1 8 L i q uo ri ce
Reactive
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B lue H eaven Co rn fl ower 6 0 T urq ui ose 2 8 I n digo
Gloss
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D uck Egg M i nt 87 Ki tche n Gre en 2 0 Retro G ree n 7 1 Ra ci n g G reen
Gloss
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C han ti l ly Peac h 6 4 Le m on 8 8 P i stach io
Gloss
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Wh ite C rea m 9 4 C ashmere 4 7 B utte rcup 8 2 La t te
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1208 | Medium Kitchen Bowl
H10.5CM D18CM
1207 | Large Kitchen Bowl
H12CM D20CM
H10CM 500ML
3156 | Organic Mug H8CM D8.5CM
H9.5CM D15CM
1209 | Small Kitchen Bowl
H11CM 60ML
1289 | Nectar Bottle
H20CM 500ML
H17.5CM 1.5L
3086 | Large Mug
1131 | Large Milk Bottle
1007 | Conical Jug
1210 | Kitchen Jug H12CM 1L
1171 | Heart Baker H8CM L25CM W27CM
1169 | Rectangular Baker H8CM L30CM
1048 | Fluted Pie Dish H7CM D30CM
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L20CM W15CM
1264 | Baby Bistro Board
1262 | French Bistro Board L34CM W21CM
H15CM 200ML
1130 | Small Milk Bottle
1049 | Quiche Dish H5CM D26CM
D33.5CM
1166 | Cake Plate With Rim
L32CM
9928 | Large Oval Platter
9926 | Medium Round Bowl D23CM
H11CM D30CM
1217 | Cake Plate On Stand
L26CM
9929 | Medium Oval Platter
9927 | Small Round Bowl D18CM
H9CM D10.5CM
1290 | Mini Compote
L21CM
9930 | Small Oval Platter
1286 | Small Penguin Jug H8CM D4.5CM
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H13.5CM
1124 | Mini Bottle
H16CM
1014 | Squat Utensil
3003 | Large Penguin Jug H12.5CM D4.5CM
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2019 | Side Plate
D22CM
2021 | Saucer D12.5ML
3169 | Small Noodle Bowl
H7CM D14CM
1155 | Terra Oil Dish D8CM
2018 | Dinner Plate
D25.5CM
2020 | Teacup H6.5CM C250ML
3167 | Large Noodle Bowl
H 9CM D15CM
1156 | Terra Salt Dish D6CM
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L25CM W12CM
1260 | Small Tray
2022 | Espresso H4.5CM D90CM
D23CM
1263 | Serving Bowl
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L21CM W9CM
1261 | Mini Tray
2023 | Saucer D11CM
9953 | Tapas Bowl w/ Handles D13CM
1110 | Ramekin w/ Handle
9945 | Straight Sided Condiment D8CM
D8.5CM
D7CM
D32CM
D32CM
9946 | Spanish Bowl w/ Handle D13CM
9933 | Small Dish w/ Handle
9932 | Medium Dish w/ Handle
9958 | Small Tapas Plate D18CM
D32CM
H7CM D19CM
9961 | Deep Tapas Bowl
9931 | Large Dish w/ Handle
H4.5CM D23CM
9959 | Wide Tapas Bowl
1112 | Pate Bowl
9944 | Spanish Bowl D17CM
9955 | Mini Tapas Plate D12.5CM
9956 | Extra Large Tapas Bowl H5CM D30CM
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Thirty years ago, Robert ‘Andy’ Gordon walked into a ten by eight foot tin shed, picked up a lump of clay and turned his potters wheel. The Pack Track Pottery was born. But the story and inspiration for Robert Gordon dates long before 1979 and a rickety home made studio. Andy’s mother, the renowned Australian potter June Dyson, set up her studios in 1945. June formed a formidable partnership with her husband Colin who became the company’s business director. And it was June’s second son Andy, who showed most interest in the pottery, helping out in the studios from his early twenties. It was inevitable that Andy would one day follow in his mother’s footsteps. And having married his English wife Barbara, the couple set about moulding their dream.
By 1987 it was time for the company to expand. A factory in Pakenham was bought and Robert Gordon had grown from a tin shed with a dirt floor to a large purpose built headquarters. It was also the time to bring new staff into the business. Andy and Barbara didn’t have to look far, their four children Hannah, Kate, Bobby and Sam all joined the business. History had repeated. Fifteen years forward and the children are an integral part of the company. Each one plays a different and vital role, helping to shape Robert Gordon today. More than sixty years of heritage and three generations of potters. Robert Gordon. Proud of its past. Its future, fired with imagination.
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