American Hand Painted Sterling Overlay Mug

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1920: item #489298

Hand Painted sterling overlay mug or tankard, possibly American Belleek. A floral silver mark obscures the maker's mark on the bottom of the mug. This mug was made for R. H. Macy & Co. in New York. The silver overlay is quite thick. This mug measures approximately 5 7/8" in height. With the exception of crazing throughout the mug, this item is in excellent antique condition.

A Pair of Picard Floral and Gilt Decorated Shakers

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1950: item #455713

A Pair of Picard handpainted floral and gilt decorated porcelain shakers, from the Picard Porcelain Factory USA pre 1950. 3 1'2" tall and with all over damask like gilt decoration these have a navy band on which roses, hydrangias, and peonies are hand painted. The condition is mint, original stoppers.

Rookwood Rabbit-form Paperweight

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1960: item #454114
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Rookwood paperweight in rabbit form with a flowing blue shiny glaze. Base incised with Rookwood logo and dated: “LX” (1960)

Height: 3”

Fulper Effigy Bowl, Arts & Crafts

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1930: item #445135
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The Effigy bowls produced by Fulper feature the same subject matter but each one is distinctive though approximately the same size. This example, in excellent condition, is glazed in a palette of blues and grays. There is a tiny chip on the underside which is pictured. It stands 7 1/2 inches high and the bowl has a diameter of 10 1/2 inches. Stamped Fulper mark on the base of the piece.

Pottery trays by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1960: item #430466

Great 4 1/4" square glazed pottery trays by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. One in matte brown glaze with sgraffito spiral design, the other in translucent green glossy glaze with slight iridescence. Gordon and Jane Martz joined Marshall Studios in Veedersburg, Indiana in 1951, and for three decades created pottery designs with a simple, modern, yet utilitarian aesthetic; their lamp design 101 winning a MOMA Good Design award in 1953. ... Click for details

Vintage Hall's Nesting or Mixing Bowls ~ 3 Stack

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1970: item #423997

Set of three vintage stacking or mixing bowls by Hall's. Morning glory blue or robin's egg blue outside with silver trim and crisp white interior. Decorative accents of blossoming vines of morning glories all the way around. In excellent vintage condition. I purchased the set approximately 10 years ago at an estate. At that time they were wrapped in original wrapping. All bowls bear Hall's marking on bottom. Measurements are: large bowl - 5" high by 9" across top; medium bowl - 4 1/4" high by 7 ... Click for details

Pair bookends by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1970: item #420570

Lovely pair of walnut bookends with inset pottery tiles by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960.

Gordon and Jane Martz joined Marshall Studios in Veedersburg, Indiana in 1951, and for three decades created pottery designs with a simple, modern, yet utilitarian aesthetic; their lamp design 101 winning a MOMA Good Design award in 1953. ... Click for details

Large Antique Majolica Grape Leaf Bowl

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1910: item #411819
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This large 10” bowl is unmarked, but this pattern is attributed to Etruscan (Griffin, Smith and Hill). It is near perfect condition with no cracks or repairs. It has typical wear, but retains its original glossy patina. The colors are bold and beautiful. This size bowl is one of the tougher pieces to find in this pattern. Also, the bowl is 2” deep.

New Bedford Whaling Pitcher

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1910: item #404932
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New Bedford whaling jug by the Buffalo Pottery with various printed nautical and whaling scenes and spout inscribed: “The Whaling City, Souvenir of New Bedford, Mass” the bottom with printed mark of 1908 and inscribed: “made expressly for Bliss & Nye, New Bedford, Mass.”

Height: 6”

PICKARD SCENIC PLATE

Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American Pre 1920: item #397704
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7" round with two gold handles. Renowned American artist E. Challinor who worked for Pickard for many years. R.S Tillowitz Silesia whiteware with the Pickard Double circle mark. In excellent condition.