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Noritake Deco Bird green luster vase
This red wreath mark signed Noritake Art Deco baluster shape vase in shown in David Spain's First book as plate V44 on page 263. 10 inches high, it features a very realistic yellow bird on the stem of a large yellow abstract stylized flower. What is most unusual about this vase is the use of the hard to find green luster background. Excellent condition.
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Homer Laughlin Harlequin rose cup & saucer
One of the more Art Deco shapes in Homer Laughlin's Harlequin line is the cup and saucer due to the sharply angled handle and three speed lines.
This example is in the rose color which was one of the 1940 colors of the line It was made continuously from 1940 until discontinued in 1959.
In excellent condition, it's a great example of Art Deco dinnerware. Add it to your Harlequin collection today.
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Ballard #1 brown white mottled ashtray
Vermont Studio potter Stanley Ballard (1917-1960) graduated from Alfred University’s highly respected Ceramic Program in 1939, having studied there while these influential teachers were part of the faculty: Marion Fosdick, Charles Harder, Clarence Merritt, and C. Katherine Nelson.
From 1937-1939 he was a classmate of Glidden Parker. He had his studio in Burlington Vermont from 1946 -1960 until his untimely tragic death in February 1960.
Produced by Vermont Mid-Century studio potter Stanley Ballard who worked in the Burlington area, this Ballard #1 brown white mottled ashtray |
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Czech 11 inch green blue mottled vase
This stunning Czech furnace decorated glass Deco vase stands a little over 11 inches tall. The top opening measures a little over 5 inches. It has a great Deco shape with the stepped glass ringed base. Not signed but classic Czech Deco glass work. Excellent condition. |
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Homer Laughlin Harlequin rose cup & saucer
One of the more Art Deco shapes in Homer Laughlin's Harlequin line is the cup and saucer due to the sharply angled handle and three speed lines.
This example is in the rose color which was one of the 1940 colors of the line It was made continuously from 1940 until discontinued in 1959.
In excellent condition, it's a great example of Art Deco dinnerware. Add it to your Harlequin collection today.
It makes a great statement on your buffet and it practical for your daily cup of java or tea. Add it to your Deco collection today.
Go green! Save resources and purchase a piece of America's past. Sturdy, dependable, dishwasher-friendly, it is ready for your kitchen table today.
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Harlequin turquoise cup & saucer
One of the more Art Deco shapes in Homer Laughlin's Harlequin line is the cup and saucer due to the sharply angled handle and three speed lines.
This example is in the turquoise color and is from the earlier turquoise production. It is in excellent shape. Perfect as a go-along for your turquoise Pyrex collection or just use it for you morning black java.
A great example of American Art Deco dinnerware design.
Go green! Save resources and purchase a piece of America's past. Sturdy, dependable, dishwasher-friendly, it is ready for your kitchen table today. |
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Consolidated Cased Regent pink 1154 vase
Part of the Regent line made by Consolidated in the early to late 1940s, this 4 1/2 inch tall Sweat Pea vase owes its shape to the earlier Catalonian Spanish Knobs line. In the Regent line, it is shape 1154.
Pink cased in white and having a satin finish. This vase is shown in a catalog reprint in Jack Wilson's 1989 book on page 151, where it is shape number 1154. It is scarce, as are all Regent cased pieces. Excellent condition. |
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Noritake Deco big floral cheese dish P.19
This exact Noritake Deco slanted cheese dish is shown on page 205 of Spain's first Noritake book. It measures 4 3/4 inches high x 8 inches wide x 6 inches deep. It has the green cherry mark backstamp. What is really wonderful about this piece is the very Deco abstract stylized big floral decoration. Another unusual aspect to this piece is the very bright green color used for the leaves. The body is tan luster and the trim is the classic blue luster. There is a scratch mark to one of the tan sides but not deep enough to show the white underbody. There is some to be expected wear on the handle where one would pick it up. However, the blue tulip and large orange and red flower are stunning! Spain priced it at $80-$100 in his 1997 book. I bought it reasonable and am selling it that way, thus the fair price. The paint and luster are in excellent shape.
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Ballard #43 rooster decorated low freeform
Produced by Vermont Mid-Century studio potter Stanley Ballard (1917-1960), who studied at Alfred University under some influential teachers while there: Marion Fosdick, Charles Harder, Clarence Merritt, and C. Katherine Nelson. He graduated from the highly respected Ceramic Program of Alfred University in 1939 and started his studio in the Burlington area in 1945.
This #43 biomorphic low freeform bowl measures 10 inches long x 6 inches wide. It has the rooster pattern which stands 7 inches tall. Excellent condition.
This is one of three patterns in the Animal Line. Along with the rooster/hen, there is Horse and Fish. I love the whimsical depiction of this hen. |
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Bovano 5" Snowflake blue enamel ashtray
Produced by the Cheshire Conn firm of Bovano in the 1960s, this little gem of an ashtray featuers a robin's egg blue background with raised jewels in the pattern of a snowflake. There is a black line which is part of the design which gives the impression of a Christmas ornament. The darker blue enamel jewels have purple jewels among them and at each point of the star. It carries the original Bovano gold paper label on the back. It is in excellent condition. Use it as a bonbon dish or just a great accent piece in your Mid-Century decor. |
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Bovano enamel triangular 8 inch wide Sunburst Dish
Produced by the Cheshire CT firm of Bovano (started in 1953 by John BOnsignor, Gene VAn Leight and Warren NOden), this 8 1/2 inch wide enamel plate features what I have named the Sunburst pattern which consists of alternating rays of 4 colors coming out of a asymmetrically placed focal area of small enamel jewels in the same 4 colors. The back is done in the typical black counterenamel Bovano uses and the gold circle label which reads Handcrafted by Bovano of Cheshire Conn. The original felt pads are missing. It is in excellent overall shape with only one stress fracture on one side of the triangle when held to the light. Add it to your Mid-Century Enamel collection today. |
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Annemarie Davidson triangular Grooveline dish
Annemarie Davidson (1920-2012) learned her enameling craft first from the great Doris Hall (1907-2001) in Cambridge, MA in 1957. In California she continued her studies with Curtis Tann. Her combination of geometric and organic form in her designs culminated in her most celebrated abstract designs, her Jewel line which features pieces of glass used to create free-form organic shapes which she calls Jewels. She also uses a sgraffito technique, incising straight lines from the center of her plate with the sharp point of a dart.
This 6 1/4 inch plate, most likely from the 1961-1962 time period, is unusual for its form, triangular. This plate features 3 large yellow jewels and 3 smaller yellow jewels. The underlying copper color can be seen near the edges. A prominent Palm Springs CA dealer James Elliot-Bishop on his website has named this pattern as Grooveline.
The back of the plate is signed with her charcteristic AD interwined intiails and her paper black line label which reads Annemarie Davidson handcrafted enamels Sierra Madre California. Every piece was handcrafted by her alone, from start to finish. Excellent condition.
The work of Annemarie Davidson was included in the seminal exhibit titled Painting with Fire which opened in Jan 2007 at the Long Beach Museum of Art. She was one of 30 enamelists included with a one page entry on her life and work. Her page is page 266 of the catalogue. |
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Consolidated Regent blue 1154 vase
Part of the Regent line made by Consolidated in the early to late 1940, this 4 1/2 inch tall Sweat Pea vase owes its shape to the earlier Catalonian Spanish Knobs line. In the Regent line, it is shape 1154.
Coronation blue cased in white and having a satin finish. This vase is shown in a catalog reprint in Jack Wilson's 1989 book on page 151, where it is shape number 1154. It is scarce, as are all Regent cased pieces. Excellent condition |
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Annemarie Davidson 6" Grooveline bowl
Annemarie Davidson (1920-2012) learned her enameling craft first from the great Doris Hall (1907-2001) in Cambridge, MA in 1957. In California she continued her studies with Curtis Tann. Her combination of geometric and organic form in her designs culminated in her most celebrated abstract designs, her Jewel line which features pieces of glass used to create free-form organic shapes which she calls Jewels. She also uses a sgraffito technique, incising straight lines from the center of her plate with the sharp point of a dart.
This 6 inch wide low bowl is unusual for its pattern. It is a very freeform mix of her usual controlled Grooveline pattern and small specks of gold on the red background.
The back of the plate is signed with her charcteristic AD interwined intiails but lacks her usual her paper label which reads Annemarie Davidson handcrafted enamels Sierra Madre California. Every piece was handcrafted by her alone, from start to finish. It retains its original three felt pads. Excellent condition.
The work of Annemarie Davidson was included in the seminal exhibit titled Painting with Fire which opened in Jan 2007 at the Long Beach Museum of Art. She was one of 30 enamelists included with a one page entry on her life and work. Her page is page 266 of the catalogue. |
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Annemarie Davidson 7 1/2 Jewel enamel ashtray
Annemarie Davidson learned her enameling craft first from the great Doris Hall (1907-2001) in Cambridge, MA in 1957. In California she continued her studies with Curtis Tann. Her combination of geometric and organic form in her designs culminated in her most celebrated abstract designs, her Jewel line which features pieces of glass used to create free-form organic shapes which she calls Jewels. She also uses a sgraffito technique, incising straight lines from the center of her plate with the sharp point of a dart.
This 7 1/2 inch 3 rest ashtray, most likely is from the 1961-1962 time period. This ashtray features 3 large yellow and 6 smaller orange jewels arranged in pairs between the larger yellow jewels. The underlying copper color can be seen near the edges. A prominent Palm Springs CA dealer James Elliot-Bishop on his website has named this pattern as Ghostline.
The back of the plate is signed with her charcteristic AD interwined intiails and her paper label which reads Annemarie Davidson handcrafted enamels Sierra Madre California. This is what I think is her earliest label with the black line separating the words handcrafted enamels and the words Sierra Madre, California. Every piece was handcrafted by her alone, from start to finish. Excellent condition.
The work of Annemarie Davidson was included in the seminal exhibit titled Painting with Fire which opened in Jan 2007 at the Long Beach Museum of Art. She was one of 30 enamelists included with a one page entry on her life and work. Her page is page 266 of the catalogue.
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Freeman-McFarlin Space age small vase
Dating most likely from the Mid-Century era in California this little gem is made by the Freeman-McFarlin company mostly known for its ceramics. As you can see by the photo, it is clearly marked F Mc F and Calif USA along with what looks like the number 202. It is metal most likely copper with enamel highlights. It stands only 1/2 high and is 3 3/4 inches in diameter. It stands on three feet which are part of the body. It is in excellent shape. One can see a very similar piece on page 114 of Jack Chipman's excellent 1999 book called Collector's Encyclopedia of California Pottery Second Edition. |
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David Gil sake bottle and stopper
Prior to changing the name to Bennington Potters, David Gil's company was known as Cooperative Design. There, he and other Alfred designers fashioned all sorts of interesting Mid-Century items. Having trained at Alfred University, Gil came to Bennington in 1948. His designs are included in many Mid-Century exhibits and catalogues.
This particular design is like Norman Bel Geddes famous Skyscraper cocktail shaker for Revere in that the cup has a dual purpose. In the Bel Geddes set, the top of the shaker is actually the same piece which forms the bowl of the goblet. In Gil's version, the sake cup doubles as the stopper for the sake bottle.
This set was apparantly sold with 6 cups and the decanter as one can see still written in pencil on the bottom of this sake bottle. I don't know if there were seven cups or six in the original set. I do know I have seen it in this early Gil color and a deep brown glaze. I only had one extra cup so now this bottle has its stopper. I particularly like the unglazed portion of the neck which helps one grip the bottle when pouring. A great and early Gil design. The cup and the bottle are both signed David Gil Bennington. Add it to your collection of Mid-Century pottery today |
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Royal Hickman 3 Crown mark serving set
Here is yet another stunning Royal Hickman design, this time in sterling sliver or silverplate. It was made by a company in PA I think. The motifs of the line have a naturalistic leaf motif with beading on all pieces. This pair of serving pieces, the 12 1/2 inch spoon and 12 inch fork both have the bead detailing near the bottom of the handle. They are each signed with the three crown mark and the word Royal Hickman. They are in excellent condition and just need to be kept polished to insure years of enjoyment from this high quality Mid-Cen tury design from an important American Industrial icon, Royal Hickman. |
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Bitossi Seta midcentury Italian vase
This Bitossi Seta line 7 1/4 inch tall stunning Mid-Century vase was produced in Italy in the late 1950s due to the number 844 on the base and imported into this country.
What is unusual about this vase is the amount of graffito decoration on it. Not only is it vertically incised with lines but there are bands of horizontal incising around the vase. Those horizontal bands are also painted black with gold X marks.
The rest of the vase is painted in black, gray, orange and lavender in a repeated pattern around the piece. The rim and foot are gold highlighted. The inside of the vase is glazed in a deep purple color.
It is signed in black Italy 844. It is in excellent condition. It is for sale for $100 plus shipping. Add it to your Bitossi or Mid-Century pottery collection today. |
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Annemarie Davidson enamel Starburst dish
Annemarie Davidson learned her enameling craft first from the great Doris Hall (1907-2001) in Cambridge, MA in 1957. In California she continued her studies with Curtis Tann. Her combination of geometric and organic form in her designs culminated in her most celebrated abstract designs, her Jewel line which features pieces of glass used to create free-form organic shapes which she calls Jewels. She also uses a sgraffito technique, incising straight lines from the center of her plate with the sharp point of a dart.
This 6 inch shallow bowl features another of her celebrated designs. This design uses overlapping leaves of brown over orange on a gold background. It can be seen in the seminal article by Alan Rosenberg in the Spring 2003 issue of David Rago's fine Modernism magazine on page 71. The dish shown in the magazine article is cobalt blue over a lighter blue and is circa 1960.
The back of the plate is signed with her charcteristic AD interwined intiails and her paper label which reads Annemarie Davidson handcrafted enamels Sierra Madre California. Every piece was handcrafted by her alone, from start to finish. It is in excellen condition. It is an impressive enamel of Mid-Century enamel art! Add it to your Davidson or Mid-Century enamel collection today.
The work of Annemarie Davidson was included in the seminal exhibit titled Painting with Fire which opened in Jan 2007 at the Long Beach Museum of Art. She was one of 30 enamelists included with a one page entry on her life and work. Her page is page 266 of the catalogue.
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