Luke Adams (potter)  Luke Adams (21 May 1838 – 24 February 1918) was a New Zealand potter. Born in Fareham, Hampshire, England, he migrated to Christchurch in 1873 to accept a post at William Neighbours' brickworks. Later, he founded Luke Adams Pottery with his sons. Examples of his work can be found in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.