For Sale I have a very nice piece of Art Pottery made by Hampshire Pottery of Keene, NH. The item is called a "Chocolate Pot" as it is exactly that. The Pot is done in the much sought after Matte Blue Glaze. The Chocolate Pot is rather large as it stands 10 7/8" tall to the top of the lid. The pot is 6 1/4" in diameter from the outside Spout to the outside handle measurement. The piece displays a unique Pitcher Shape but it has a lid. This is what makes it a Chocolate Pot. The Pot displays a rich deep matte Blue Glaze. There are Embossed Tree like forms on each side of the pitcher. The Trunks connect at the bottom and form a U Shape with each Trunk with their leaves rising up over and almost toughing each other. The Handle is very unique. It has a Buttress appearance and is narrow at the bottom and wider at the top for your hand to fit in comfortably. The piece is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks chips or dings. There is some pitting in the glaze throughout the piece. This is somewhat common with Hampshire Pottery matte blue glazes. The cap appears to be in equally as good condition. There might have been a professional restoration to the cap as the glaze color along the edges appears to be a little bit lighter than the very top. There is a very tiny nick on the inside male extension. This cannot be seen when displayed. The piece is signed with Hampshire Pottery impressed script lettering mark along with the letter "M" in a Circle. There is also the Mold or Shape number "81" on the bottom. This is done in raised relief and was part of the mold. The M in a Circle mark dates this piece to have been made circa 1904-1914. This marked was used during Cadmon Robertson's tenure with Hampshire Pottery. He developed over 900 glazes while employed there. He used this mark to Honor his wife, Emoretta. She was the daughter of the Founder James Scollay Taft who started Hampshire Pottery in 1871. This is a not so commonly found item from Hampshire Pottery in any color. In my research I found 1 of these sold several years ago at a David Rago Auction. He had it listed as a Tankard. He did not realize that this piece originally had a lid. He sold that one in the same exact color for $500 without the lid.

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