For sale is a wonderful Arts & Crafts Design Vase made by The Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Vase is a Tapered Ovoid Shape. The Vase is a nice cabinet size  More »

For sale is a wonderful Arts & Crafts Design Vase made by The Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Vase is a Tapered Ovoid Shape. The Vase is a nice cabinet size as it stands 6 7/8" tall and is approximately 3 1/2" in diameter at it widest point. The top opening is 2 1/4" in diameter outside measurement and has a 2" inside diameter opening. The Vase displays a wonderful Arts and Crafts design of vertical paneled leaves. These are nestled inside of an incised pointed paneled border. There is a stylized four Petal Flower at the top of each pair of these leaves. The design repeats itself three times. The Vase has one of the Rarest Rookwood Pottery Glazes I have ever come across. I would described this as a Blue Crystalline on Mat Tan and Brown glaze. There is definitely 2 different brown tone glazes here. The crystals are applied evenly around the vase. When held to the light, these crystals shows their deep rich blue color. The Vase has a very carved organic look to it. The piece is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. Looking inside the Vase it shows minimal use. The piece is signed with Rookwood's Impressed Reverse "RP" and Sunburst Logo along with the Roman Numerals "XXIV" for the year of manufacture, 1924. There is also the mold number "2438" impressed under the date. The bottom shows just how thick this glaze really is. This would make an outstanding addition to any Art Pottery Collection and would look just great on that Stickley, Mission, Arts and Crafts Style Bookcase. Those of you whom collect rare Art Pottery Glazed Vessels do not want to let this one slip by!!   « Less

For sale I have a nice piece of pottery made by the Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The pattern is "Zephyr Lily" and the shape is a Tall Double Handled Vase.  More »

For sale I have a nice piece of pottery made by the Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The pattern is "Zephyr Lily" and the shape is a Tall Double Handled Vase. The Vase is large as it measures 10 1/2" tall and is 5 1/2" in diameter outside handle measurement. The Base or Foot of the Vase measures 4" in diameter. The Vase depicts tall lilies with slender stems and leaves in the background. The Flowers and Leaves are done in Raised Relief. The Background Glaze is blended from Moss Green To Sienna Brown. The Flowers are glazed in a Creamy Yellow Color and the leaves in a Sage Green. There are 2 Large Applied Handles that start at the Waist and are joined at the lower Neck of the vessel. This form is desirable and shows minimal signs of use. The inside is very clean!! The Vase is considered to be in Excellent Condition as there are no cracks, or chips. There is a small nick on the bottom outside ring. This cannot be seen when displayed and it is insignificant. The piece is signed with the raised relief mark of Roseville U.S.A. 137-10". There is also a Letter H in Black Grease pencil which is more than likely the finishers mark. This is a large piece of Zephyr Lily and are usually found with cracks and chips. They are large and got knocked over. I am Happy to report that this one DOES NOT have cracks or chips. This is somewhat a Rare form as it is Hard To Find. Purchase with Confidence as this would be an excellent addition to one's Art Pottery Collection especially that of Roseville Zephyr Lily. This Vase was made, Circa 1946.   « Less

For sale is a wonderful Arts and Crafts piece of Art Pottery made by The Marblehead Pottery Company of Marblehead, Massachusetts. The Shape is the very desirable Mission  More »

For sale is a wonderful Arts and Crafts piece of Art Pottery made by The Marblehead Pottery Company of Marblehead, Massachusetts. The Shape is the very desirable Mission Shape Low Bowl or Planter. The Bowl Stands 1 5/8" tall and is 7 7/8" in diameter. The Bowl or Planter is covered in a Smooth Speckled Indigo Glaze. This is also known as the infamous "Marblehead Blue Glaze". This is such a Pleasing Matt Blue Glaze and I can see why it was so popular during the day. The Inside displays a lighter Matt Robins Eggs Blue Waterproofing Glaze. The two tones of Blue look outstanding together. The piece is considered to be in very good to excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. There are a few areas inside the Bowl that show wear in the lighter blue glaze. You can feel the finger grooves on the inside corners as this was a hand thrown piece. The piece is signed on the bottom with the Impressed Ship Logo along with the Initials "M" and "P" on each side of the sails for "Marblehead Pottery". There is also a Paper Label as a added Bonus. This is a very nice example of this form and Glaze. This is the Harder to Find Low Bowl as it is only 1 5/8" tall. They just don't make them any lower. I have only seen a handful of these in my 38+ years as a Collector/Dealer. I am quite sure the buyer will be happy with their purchase. It will look just wonderful for those decorating in the Arts and Crafts, Mission Style Decor. It would look outstanding on a Stickley Furniture Bookcase. Marblehead Pottery was established in 1904 by Dr. Herbert J. Hall as a Studio Art Pottery in Marblehead, Massachusetts using the art and technique of ceramics manufacturing and decorating as a rehabilitation and therapeutic aid to local sanitarium patients at Hall's Devereux Mansion Sanitarium. Marblehead Pottery stopped producing Art Pottery in 1936. Marblehead Pottery was a small Pottery Company never employing more than 6 workers. Their Pottery is considered somewhat scare as compared to their Contemporaries of the day. The collectors that have collected their pieces rarely let them go.   « Less

For sale is a lovely piece of pottery made by the Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The pattern is known as Rosecraft Panel and the shape is a Wall Pocket. The  More »

For sale is a lovely piece of pottery made by the Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The pattern is known as Rosecraft Panel and the shape is a Wall Pocket. The Wall Pocket is 9 1/4" tall and is 3 15/16" in diameter. The depth of the Wall Pocket is 2"at the outside opening. The Wall Pocket depicts three Daisies or Black Eyed Susan's in full bloom on tall stems with realistic leaves. The flowers are done in a Burnt Orange or Pumpkin Glaze with darker flower centers. There is a hint of Olive green color applied to the leaves. These are set on a dark chocolate all over background glaze. The flowers are inset into a panel or window on the piece, thus the name, Panel. The Wall Pocket has a very nice tapered form and would work nicely in any style of decor. The Wall Pocket is considered to be in Excellent Condition as there are no cracks, chips, nicks or dings. The Wall Pocket is signed with Roseville's "RV" ink stamp mark. The piece was made Circa 1920.   « Less

For sale is a very lovely piece of Art Glass made by Tiffany Studios, New York. The item is called a "Footed Ribbed Flower Vase". It is done in Tiffany's highly sought after  More »

For sale is a very lovely piece of Art Glass made by Tiffany Studios, New York. The item is called a "Footed Ribbed Flower Vase". It is done in Tiffany's highly sought after Gold Favrile Iridescent Glass. The Vase is a nice size as it stands 6 3/4" tall and has a diameter of approximately 5" at it widest point. The foot has a diameter of 4 1/4". The Vase displays a very nice Shape that somewhat resembles a Flower at the top opening. The Vase has nice vertical ribbing rising up from the short stem that rises just above the foot. This ribbing continues to the top where it works its way in around the neck then it flares out and comes back in and out again ever so gracefully. It has a strong Gold Iridescent finish with wonderful hues of Fuchsia and Purples. The foot has a beautiful Fuchsia hue to it. The Vase looks metallic yet it is glass. The bottom of the foot has some of the strongest Gold Favrile Iridescence I have ever seen on a Tiffany Favrile piece. It reminded me of Steuben's Brilliant Gold Aurene finish. The vase is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. There are very minor scratches on the underside outer edge iridescence. There are a few inclusions or carbon spots in the glass. This can only be seen when held up to the light. There is also one small circular spot on the exterior that the gold didn't take but it shows a beautiful rainbow color. These issues are common and considered Factory. I could only find a couple of teeny tiny scratches in the iridescence and they are not obtrusive. The Vase is properly signed in a counter clockwise fashion. It is the etched Script Signature mark which reads "1557 L.C. Tiffany-Favrile". This number denotes its model or shape number as is evident by the last picture I have up. It is a black and white copy of the form in Tiffany's catalog of shapes. Since there is no prefix or suffix letter this denotes this piece as extremely early in the Tiffany Favrile fancy goods line. Tiffany started using a Prefix and Suffix Letter and numbering system to date his pieces of Art Glass that he made in 1894. Since this does not have a letter I would say that this piece was made earlier like circa 1892-1893. This is a quality piece of Art glass made by Tiffany Studios, New York. The Gold Favrile, Aurene Iridescence is just outstanding!! This is a very nice example of this form and color. It is amazing that this Vase has survived over 119 years without getting any kind of damage. Those of you who collect the Gold Favrile, Aurene Forms will surely welcome this fine addition. I'm sure the Buyer will be very pleased with their purchase.   « Less

For sale is a wonderful piece of Art Glass made by The Pairpoint Manufacturing Company of New Bedford, Mass. The item is a Wheel Cut Compote and it is done in the most  More »

For sale is a wonderful piece of Art Glass made by The Pairpoint Manufacturing Company of New Bedford, Mass. The item is a Wheel Cut Compote and it is done in the most popular Amethyst base glass. The Compote is a nice size as it stands 4 1/2" tall and is 8 1/4" in diameter. The foot has a diameter of 3 3/8". The Compote displays a very pleasing Purple Color when out of Sunlight. When it is in sunlight the Compote displays a very beautiful subtle Amethyst Color. The wheel cutting is just outstanding!! The Cutting is deep and well defined. The Cutting has an Italian Flair in design. It is "Grapes and Leaves" and it is a design that intertwines and connects one leaf to the next with grapes hanging between them. The outside border of the compotes shows tiny oval football shaped cutting that totally encompasses the top rim. The foot even has wheel cutting of 4 Grapes Leaves. Truly a lovely piece of Art Glass!! The Compote is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. The only issue to report is a scratch on the inside dimple portion in the center of the compote. There is minor scratches to the bottom foot. This is common for an 80 year old piece. The piece is not signed but is does display a counter sunk polished pontil. The tell tale sign of a quality piece of Art Glass. This is a documented Pairpoint Compote and was the same quality level of Steuben Colored Glass at the turn of the century. This Compote was made Circa 1920-1925.   « Less

For Auction I have a lovely piece of pottery made by the Peters and Reed Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The shape is a Vase and it is the ever popular "Moss Aztec" Line of Art  More »

For Auction I have a lovely piece of pottery made by the Peters and Reed Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The shape is a Vase and it is the ever popular "Moss Aztec" Line of Art Pottery. The Vase measures 6 1/8" tall and is 4 5/8" in diameter at the top opening and this is the outside measurements. The inside opening measures 3 7/8" wide. The Vase depicts an embossed Daisy Style Flowers on long stems. The piece is glazed in the Moss Aztec technique which is a Terra Cotta with a Verde Accent applied over it. It resembles Moss that grows in shady areas as it is in the crevices or lower relief areas of the design. There is a very large amount of the Green Moss in all the low areas of the Vase. There is a waterproofing glaze on the interior so you can actually use it. The Crispness of the Flowers are realistic and very well detailed. The piece is considered to be in Excellent Condition as there are no cracks, chips, nicks or dings. The Vase shows minimal signs of use.This piece is unsigned however, it is guaranteed to be Vintage Peters and Reed from the Moss Aztec line. This is shown in the Sanford "Peters and Reed" Book on page 79 as Shape #171. Peters and Reed Pottery (1897-1919) was bought out in 1920 and the name was changed to Zane Pottery of Zanesville, Ohio. They still produce some of the same styles as Peters and Reed. They changed from Red Clay to White Clay Products in 1926. Frank Ferrel designed this Line for Peters and Reed. He was employed there from 1906-1918. In 1918 he left Peters and Reed to work for Roseville Pottery. The piece was made Circa 1910-1915.   « Less

For sale is a nice piece or Art pottery made by The Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The Pattern is called "Gardenia" and the shape is a large Vase. The Vase  More »

For sale is a nice piece or Art pottery made by The Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The Pattern is called "Gardenia" and the shape is a large Vase. The Vase measures 10 1/2" tall and is 7 7/8" in diameter at the outside handles measurement. The Base of the Vase measures 5 3/16" in diameter. The Vase has a wonderful background glaze that is Seafoam Green in color. There are two handles attached on opposite sides that start just beneath the top rim and extend all the way to the bottom where the vase attaches to the round foot. The pattern is a very pleasing one of a Banded White Gardenia Flower with detailed veined leaves on each side. The top of the Vase has a rather unique Crown Shape. The piece is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks. nicks, chips or dings. There is the usual Crazing that seems to be common with this Pattern. The Piece is signed with the raised relief Roseville U.S.A. Mark along with its mold mark 686-10". There is also an "S" or "5" written in Grease Pencil which is most likely the finishers mark.The Glaze Colors are bright and Vivid as is the Crispness of the Mold. This is a nice example both in form and Glaze. You collectors of "Gardenia" should not let this one pass you by. This Vase was made Circa 1950.   « Less

For sale I have a Lovely piece of Pottery made by The Weller Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The pattern is "Cornish" and the form is a Squat Vase. The Vase measures 5  More »

For sale I have a Lovely piece of Pottery made by The Weller Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The pattern is "Cornish" and the form is a Squat Vase. The Vase measures 5 1/2" tall and is approximately 6 1/4" in diameter at the widest point. The rim measures approximately 1 11/16" wide outside measurements. The Vase depicts a Mottled Caramel or Terra Cotta colored Background Glaze. Weller considered this their Brown in this line. There are embossed leaves with a stem that has berries hanging from it. The Leaves overlay three rings that surround the Vase and there are 2 Mock Scroll Handles applied on each side. The back of the Vase is Plain except for the Mottled Glaze. The leaves have an Olive Green Hue to them and three of the Berries are Glazed in a black glaze. The other two are Glazed in a Pale Green as if they have not ripened as of yet. The Vase is considered to be in Excellent Condition as there are no cracks, chips, nicks or dings. The Vase is signed on the bottom with the incised Script "Weller Pottery" as well as the letter "B" in Black. This was more than likely the Artist or the finisher's mark. I have a similar Rose Bud Vase with the same Artist initial. This Vase will work well in any Arts and Crafts of Mission setting as well as a Country decor. The Vase was made Circa 1933.   « Less

For sale is a beautiful Jardinière made by The Nelson McCoy Pottery Company of Roseville, Ohio. The pattern is "Scroll" and the shape is called a "Jardinière, Planter  More »

For sale is a beautiful Jardinière made by The Nelson McCoy Pottery Company of Roseville, Ohio. The pattern is "Scroll" and the shape is called a "Jardinière, Planter or Ferner" and the Glaze in known as "Blended". This lovely Jardinière is a nice size as it measures 6 1/2" tall and is 7 3/4" in diameter. The Planter depicts a border of Embossed Scrolls around the top rim separated by a round bead between each scroll. The "Belly" of the Jardinière has vertical alternating reeds that are molded in high and low relief. The shape of these reeds also alternates in shapes of Elongated rectangles with Elongated Ovals for a very nice Arts and Crafts effect. The bottom third of the Planter is finished with four horizontal rings to complete the look. This is a Spectacular example of the Blended glaze and is by far the nicest one I've ever had the pleasure of owning. The base color is Green as that is the color of the interior as well as the background color on the exterior. This Planter has a rainbow palette of colors that drip from the top almost all the way to the base. The colors are Teal to Country Blue, Fuchsia to Purple, Tan to Rust, and a warm Brown at the Base. The Jardinière is considered to be in Excellent Condition as there are no cracks, chips, nicks or dings. The piece is signed with number "15" inside a Shield with a Circle around it. The is The Nelson McCoy Pottery mark and dates the Planter to be have been made, Circa 1925-1929.   « Less