Large (23" in diameter) table or wall charger by Wally Mason (American, born 1952). This impressive ceramic work is made of terracotta with slip decoration and shard inclusions. Fully signed verso. In excellent condition.

A finely sculpted bust of a young man with exceptional patina of finely blended earth and bronze pigments. Physical condition is superb, but a small amount of finish has worn around the left eye and on the top of the head exposing a green substrate, yet harmonious with the earthen finish. Signed on the back of the neck. We have been unable to decipher the signature; yet the work speaks well for the unidentified artist. Dimension: 13" h

Large charger by Val M. Cushing (USA, New York, 1931-2013), from his "shard series". Circa 1970-1980. 18" in diameter. Signed. Cushing was professor of ceramics at Alfred University. His works are in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian, the National Design Museum, the Everson Museum to just name a few.

These are the small rose "desert rose" salt and pepper shakers with English plugs.

There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to these items. They are in excellent condition. These were made after 1984.

These "Liberty Blue" fruit / dessert/ sauce bowls are 5" in diameter. They have a blue and white floral rim with a scene of Betsy Ross in the center. They are in excellent condition.

This Precious Moments 40th anniversary figurine is in excellent condition.

These "Liberty Blue" cup and saucer sets are 2 5/8". They have a blue and white floral rim . The scene in the saucer is that of the Old North Church. The scene on the cup is that of the Paul Revere riding through town. They are in excellent condition.

Interesting plate or dish, diameter 10 7/8", about one inch deep, with "WADE 333 Calif-U.S.A." on the bottom. I am a fine art dealer so pottery, china and ceramics are not my specialty, but Wade of California it seems was a mid century operation in Southern California---a part of the rich tradition of California pottery. Condition is excellent with no chips...

These "Liberty Blue" dinner plates are 9 7/8" in diameter. They have a blue and white floral rim with a scene of Independence Hall in the center. They are in excellent condition.

These "Liberty Blue" bread and butter plates are 5 7/8" in diameter. They have a blue and white floral rim with a scene of Monticello in the center. They are in excellent condition.

A work of studio pottery, found in Southern California, the color a rich earthy brown, the vessel pierced intentionally by the artist to create naturalistic openings, similar to the distinctive style of Peter Voulkos (1924-2002). The piece measures 7 1/2" high by 5" diameter. The piece is signed on the bottom "Balvin 79". Surprisingly I do not see a studio potter by this name, but the artist was obviously talented and also familiar with Voulkos' acclaimed work.

A green glazed hand thrown pottery vase signed on the bottom, “W N/OWEN” (Walter Nelson Owen 1895- 1981) with the original retail paper label reading, “Hand Made For/PETER MURPHEY/HWY. 191 . P. O. Box 653/HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.” Peter Murphey ran a small ad in The Transylvania Times, of Brevard N.C. June 3, 1965 advertising a continuous Craftsmans Fair at his address. A long time potter and owner of The Pine State Pottery started signing by hand his pottery in 1970...

Hand thrown porcelain vase by Eugene (Gene) Francis Bunker (USA, born in Montana in 1928). Signed. Bunker was resident director at the Archie Bray Foundation, and Art Department head at UNC Asheville. His works can be found at the Mills College Art Museum, Prieto collection (he studied with Prieto); at the Portland Art Museum, etc.

I visited the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC a little more than a year ago and saw some really creative ceramics with leather incorporated into the composition among related, sculptural works. It did make a spontaneous and lasting impression that led me to recognize and purchase a wonderful and unusual work by the same hand found in an antiques and collectibles market.

Featured here is a monumental mixed media salt glazed pottery charger...

This masterpiece bowl was produced by the master himself, Peter Anderson, founder of the renowned Shearwater Pottery, in the waning years of his 56 year illustrious career.

This unassuming low, broad-shouldered bowl represents the accumulation of over 50 years of expertise and wisdom at the craft of hand thrown pottery, a form Anderson called a rose bowl. It is decorated in stony blue glaze...

Oversize salt fired bowl by Cynthia Bringle (legendary American studio potter, born 1939), circa 1970-1980, fresh from a Charlotte NC estate. In excellent original condition. Signed with full incised signature "Cynthia Bringle". Almost 16" across, 9" high. Bringle's works are in the collections of the High Museum of Art, the Mint Museum of Art, the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, the Craft and Folk Museum in Los Angeles...

Large, signed vase from the 1980s by Raymond Gallucci (USA, PA, 1923-2005). 10 1/2" tall. 7" across. Works by this artist are in the collections of the Smithsonian, the Philadelphia Museum of art, and the Michener Museum.

I am not a specialist in pottery and ceramics but am offering here a drinking mug, circa mid century, by noted California pottery master SASCHA BRASTOFF (1918-1993). This mug measures 5" high and about 4 1/2" from handle edge to opposite edge of the mug. It is signed "SaschaB" at the top edge...

This is a really pretty 11 inch diameter Cake Plate made by Coors China. The Plate has a pretty Floral decoration. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. There are a couple very light surface scratches on the plate. The Floral decoration is all very good. It is signed COORS THERMO PORCELAIN - Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Be sure to search our other Coors china available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email any questions. THANK YOU.

This is a really nice Coralbel Gravy or Sauce Boat with Attached Under Plate made by Syracuse China. The Gravy measures 8 1/2 inches wide X 5 inches across. It is signed OLD IVORY SYRACUSE CHINA O P C O MADE IN AMERICA. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The design and trim is all very good. THANK YOU.

Small bottle-shape vase by Dean Mullavey (Canadian, born in New Hampshire, USA, in 1927), in excellent condition. This small stoneware bottle measures 4 1/4" in height. Incised signature and chop. It was created around 1960-1961 while the artist was a member of the Clay Art Center in Port Chester, NY (all information courtesy of the artist). From a North Carolina estate. One of four early works by this artist currently available.

This really nice Mount Vernon 10 inch Dinner Plate was made by Hall China. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. There are a couple very light surface scratches on the plate. The Mount Vernon decoration and gold trim is all very good. This Plate is stamped on the back FINE DINNERWARE Harmony House Mount Vernon MADE IN U.S.A. by Hall China. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.

Francisan Pottery made Desert Rose. There are no chips or cracks in the butter. Thanks for looking.

Gallucci studio bowl

Raymond Gallucci - 20th century, Pa. studio potter

Student of Mantz

Collections - The Smithsonian Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the James Michener Museum

Exhibition - Ceramic Masterworks - at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia - 2002

Hand thrown vase

Measures 5 1/4" tall

Incised signature

Excellent condition

Early open vessel by Toshiko Takaezu (USA, 1922-2011). Signed with the TT signature. Over 10" high and approximately 11" across. From a North Carolina estate. This work was probably created by the artist when she taught at Penland. In excellent condition.

This really nice 7 1/4 inch high Rooster handled Pitcher was made by Pennsbury Pottery. This pitcher measures 5 1/2 inches across the top. It is signed on the bottom: Pennsbury Pottery and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Rooster design is very good. Be sure to search our other pitchers available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really nice Coralbel Round Vegetable or Serving Bowl made by Syracuse China. The Bowl measures 8 7/8 inches wide X 2 1/2 inches high. It is signed OLD IVORY SYRACUSE CHINA O P C O MADE IN AMERICA. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The design and trim is all very good. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Early open vessel by Toshiko Takaezu. Signed with the double T on the bottom. Probably created when the artist was teaching at Penland NC. From a Charlotte estate. In excellent condition. Please ask for additional photos

This is a really nice Coralbel Oval Vegetable or Serving Bowl made by Syracuse China. The Bowl measures 10 inches wide X 7 1/4 inches across. It is signed OLD IVORY SYRACUSE CHINA O P C O MADE IN AMERICA. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The design and trim is all very good. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Raymond Gallucci - 20th century, Pa. studio potter.

Handthrown vase - stands approx. 10 3/4" tall.

Student of Mantz.

Collections - The Smithsonian Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the James Michener Museum.

Exhibition - Ceramic Masterworks - at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia - 2002.

This is a really nice pair of Wildfire Teardrop 2 1/4 inch high Salt and Pepper Shakers made by Hall China. These shakers have gold trim and are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The gold trim is very good. There are corks in both shakers. Be sure to search our other Hall China items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This pair of porcelain swans was produced in the United States by Lenox between 1930 and 1960. They measure 4 3/4 inches long and 3 1/8 inches high. The porcelain swan forms a little cup like vessel in which to hold nuts or mints. The porcelain is molded in the shape of a swan with graceful neck and defined feathers. It is colored salmon pink. The edges of the wing, tail and feet are accented with gold. Condition: Excellent

This really nice Wildfire 9 inch diameter small dinner plate was made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. This dinner plate is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. The plate is signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really nice Wildfire tea or coffee cup and saucer were made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. Both the cup and saucer are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. They are signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really pretty Dresden Duchess 7 Inch Salad Plate was made by Harker China. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The decoration and gold trim is all very good. There is some crazing in the glaze indicative to the old china. It does not take away from the beauty of this piece. Be sure to search our other Harker available We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.

This really nice Wildfire 13 1/4 inch oval serving or meat platter was made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. This platter is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. The platter is signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.