Vontury Lamp / Pot An outstandingly large piece of art pottery by Vontury. This was obviously originally designed to be used as a lamp base, as evidenced by the factory hole in the bottom. However, this shows beautifully as a pot and would look magnificent on a shelf or table. Measures just a tad under 15" tall and has its largest diameter at about 6 1/2". This is hand painted, under glaze, with stylized buds, flowers and leaves. Background is a high glaze nicely flowing pale brown. The flowers and foliage are executed in shades of greens, muted burgundy, and hues of blues. Although used nicely with art pottery and studio pottery collections, this actually has a porcelain body. Unsigned. there are 3 factory pinholes in the glaze, on the upper part of the neck. No cracks, chips or repairs.

F J. Von Tury was a Hungarian immigrant who founded his pottery in Metuchen, New Jersey in 1939. His works are sometimes signed "Vontury". (#T-1022)

Key words: american ceramics

Manufacturer: as described  

National Tile Company ashtray An outstanding semi matte burgundy glaze on this pottery ashtray made by the National Tile Company, of Anderson, Indiana. Made prior to 1947, when the company changed its name to the "National Tile and Manufacturing Company. Measures 4 1/4" x 3 1/2". I'm pretty sure these were made as give-aways - to promote and advertise the company! There are quite a few small glaze impurties - but this still shows nicely. No chips, flakes, cracks or other bad things! An uncommon item for this tile company. (#T-1460)

Key Words: American art pottery ceramics arts & crafts movement

Manufacturer: as described  

Devonmoor England Studio Art Pottery Vase This is a gorgeous studio art pottery vase made by Devenmoor Art Pottery, in Newton Abbot, England. It is 9 1/2" tall, and has a diameter of about 6" at the widest. Fabulous drippy and streaky multiple glazes make the vase. Gloss glazes showing green, blues, and golds. There is one tiny factory glaze impurity (see photo). This company was formed in 1913, closed in 1914, and reopened in 1922. Date unknown on this piece, although stylistically it looks to be from the 1930's. In outstanding condition. (#T-1806)

Key words: British ceramics ceramic clay pot Torquay Devon

Manufacturer: as described  

Collecting Shawnee Pottery Book Collecting Shawnee Pottery, by Mark E. Supnick. L-W Books 1989. Paperback, 76pgs. 28 color plates, 5 ½" x 8 ½". Each plate has an itemized description of figures on the preceding page. Features planters, cookie jars, vases, teapots. Very good condition. Upper right cover corner appears to have had a price tag removed with a sharp object.

keywords: antique collectible reference

Circa: 1989
Publisher: L-W Books  

Bloomfield Pottery pitcher Nice matte gold glaze on the big pitcher made by Bloomfield Pottery. Measures 5 ½" tall, and has a diameter of 6". There is most of a paper label on the bottom as well as an impressed rectangular mark. This says "Bloomfield Pottery East Bloomfield, NY" I can find no further info on this great piece - certainly looks to be from around 1920. There is a glaze flake on the top outside edge of the pitcher, as well as a small shallow flake on the inner spout. Generally, in very nice condition. (#T-1457)
Manufacturer: as described  

Robinson Ransbottom advertising dish Advertising piece for Robinson Ransbottom. This ashtray measures a little more than 5 ½" in diameter. High glaze medium brown glaze with a figure of a potter at a wheel, throwing a pot. Over him are the words Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Co, and below, Roseville Ohio. The figures and words are molded in relief. Overall nice condition. Two factory misses - a small glaze miss above his arm, and a glaze pop below his elbow. Minimal wear to the high points on the crown. Two very tiny ( <1/16") edge glaze flakes, on the outside edge. (#T-1018)
Manufacturer: as described  

Red Wing Collectibles Book Red Wing Collectibles, by Dan & Gail DePasquale and Larry Peterson. 1985, values updated 1990. Collector Books. Paperback 5 ½" x 8 ½". Color illustrations on all pages except for those sections illustrating marks and the value guide. The largest portion of the book illustrates their stoneware (churns, jugs, crocks) and their advertising ware. Very good condition. Bottom front right cover bent.

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery

Circa: 1985
Publisher: Collector Books  

Zanesville Stoneware Company - #18 rose pinched pot Neat small matte rose piece of ZSC that measures 2 ½” tall and has a stretched diameter of 4 ½”. Impressed #18, this pot is in excellent condition. (#T-1707)

Key words: ZSC pottery Ohio ceramic

Manufacturer: as described  

Camark Cabinet Vase Made by Camark Pottery, this matte rose vase measures 3 3/4" tall. In excellent condition. (#T-1859)

Key Words: American art pottery ceramics arts & crafts movement

Manufacturer: as described  

Zanesville Stoneware Company Lavender #18 pinch pot Delightful small matte rose/lavender piece of ZSC that measures 2 ½” tall and has a stretched diameter of 4 ½”. Impressed #18, this pot is in excellent condition. (#T-1701)

Key words: ZSC pottery Ohio ceramic

Manufacturer: as described  

Large Carnival Chalkware Horse Probably made in the 1930's - 40's, this is a large, wonderfully colorful chalkware carnival horse. Great silver glitter on the mane and harness. Slight scuffing - generally very nice condition. Measures 11" high x about 8" long. (#T-2059)
Manufacturer: American  

Serpent and animal pottery tray The central design on this heavy hand made pottery tray looks a winged sea serpent biting the head of an animal. Or, perhaps, the two animals are really one? Done in a high glaze turquoise, this tray measures roughly 13 x 9, with an inch high pie crust edge. The rectangular center area is a raised surface itself, and then the design is in moderate relief. Generally nice condition, there are some areas of light glaze flaking and other areas where the glaze did not flow. No obvious marks on this weighty piece of clay. (#T-1005)
Manufacturer: as described  

La Mirada Pottery - California Two pieces of pottery made by La Mirada Potteries of Los Angeles, California, circa 1920-1930. Both are square low sided dishes in chartreuse and brown crackle - the larger one is more "yellow" than the other. Larger dish measures 7 1/4" square, smaller one is 5 1/2". The larger dish is marked, smaller one is unmarked. No chips, cracks or repairs. (#T-1468)

Key words: ceramic vintage arts & crafts movement

Manufacturer: as described  

Ray West Signed Pottery Vase Fabulous crystals in this glaze - this hand made pot has a lovely delicate tall neck. Porcelain body - done in shades of green. Measures 6 1/4" high - diameter is about 3 1/2". Signed R. West, 2003 on the base - and 2 letters - for Sequoia Forest Pottery. In excellent condition. (#T1348)

Key words: pottery ceramic California

Manufacturer: Ray West  

Zanesville Stoneware Company - Paneled Bowl A semi matte glaze in rose color is on this bowl with 14 panels. Measuring 2 ½" high by 6" in diameter, this unmarked piece of ZSC is in excellent condition. (#T-1703)

Key words: ZSC pottery Ohio ceramic

Manufacturer: as described