We proudly offer for purchase this Antique Limoges Style American Art Pottery circa 1880 Rettig-Valentien (attributed)Canteen Vase and most likely fired at the Coultry Pottery in Cincinnati Ohio. This item is in the very same style, technique and identical shape as other known and signed works by Martin Rettig & Albert Valentien circa 1880. The Canteen Vase we offer has what appears to possibly be a small ARV. painted under-glaze on the lower side of the vase, as well as an additional series of letters/signature on the opposite side and it does appear to be the correct ARV signature for Albert Valentien and this is why the attribution has been made on this exemplary American Art Pottery Vase. There is light overall crazing as expected, and a spot where a finger has flattened part of one of the feet prior to firing. An exemplary early item measuring 10" X 9" X 2 1/2". The condition is excellent and the decoration of Pink Dogwood Flowers on a multicolored and broadly stroke painted ground. There are 1 or two extremely tiny flea bite sized flecks off one foot but it may well be from the making and almost not there at all. I mention this for accuracy sake and full disclosure. There are no chips, cracks or repairs and the item has been tested too and none are present. Shipping is $20.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance fee will be calculated at the time of purchase.

We offer for purchase this Extremely RARE and Important ROOKWOOD Venetian Scenic Vellum vase decorated by Rookwoods MOST SOUGHT AFTER ARTIST, *CARL SCHMIDT*!. This Magnificent vase stands 10 1/4" tall and measures 3 3/4" across at the widest point. The vase shows a Gondola and Gondolier in the Foreground with boats and the shore of Venice in the background. Done in primarily a mono tone Blue/Grey decoration with the most fabulous subtle pink reflection from the Morning Sky and Clouds above. The vase is marked on the base with the Rookwood Reverse RP and 14 Flame Logo, XII for 1912, shape # 482, an impressed V for Vellum Glaze, a Hand Incised V denoting the artist instruction for Vellum Glaze and the Artist Monogram of SC within a Circle for Carl Schmidt. Carl Schmidts' works have repeatedly broken most records for Rookwood over the past 10 years and his Vellum Glaze Decorated items are the most sought after and desirable. The Condition of the vase is as follows; The vase is covered in Common overall moderate crazing with some darkened lines (1 shown in an image of 2"). The vase had a glued in place rim chip and a neck glaze hairline MAGNIFICENTLY & Professionally repaired by Master Restorer, Ms. Edith Schroeder of San Francisco. The repair/s are absolutely INVISIBLE and UNDETECTABLE with BLACK LIGHT! The smallish repaired area also had crazing added to the section to further blend and make it absolutely invisible to the naked eye or normal magnification technique. The vase has normal light peppering, mostly white and not blackened, pin hole marks in the darker decorated areas. This is common for early vellum items and can be clearly seen in our images. This item is truly an IMPORTANT ROOKWOOD CARL SCHMIDT. VENETIAN SCENIC VELLUM VASE! Other than the noted condition issues, this item is NOT X'ed or a second or other damage of any kind. Shipping is $13.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We proudly offer for purchase this Rookwood Very Rare and Very Early Cobalt Blue Decorated Jewel Porcelain Footed Bowl. This item has a band of Arts and Crafts inspired Floral and Geometric in Black under a Rich and very Early Cobalt Blue Jewel Porcelain Glaze. This item is marked on the base with the impressed Rookwood Reverse RP and 14 Flame Logo, XVI for 1916(first year of trial for this glaze type), shape #2256C and a sideways P for Porcelain body, Porcelain Glaze. This item has a very textured thick glaze on the base which has obscured the artist initials. The Glaze has a large number of glaze bubble pops, which expose the dark brown clay color beneath. These pops are all pretty small, but there are a large # of them, but again, they do not detract from the wonderful beauty of this item. This particular bowl is most likely a trial item, as it was NOT marked with an X on the base, when many items with almost invisible flaws were so marked. This truly is a very RARE and UNIQUE chance to own one of the FIRST decorated Cobalt Jewel Porcelain Rookwood Items. We would like to mention that this item does have several bottom rim grinding flakes/chips to the glaze which are absolutely in the making. The interior of this item is of a lighter shade than the exterior, and it too has a wonderful under-glaze texture. This item measures 8 inches across and 3 1/8 inches high. The Blue is actually darker than our images show due to the flash. Other than the bottom grinding flakes/chips (original) there are no Cracks or Repairs or Crazing to this item. Shipping is $12.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We offer for purchase this Exceptional Rookwood Iris Glaze LARGE MUG decorated with Purple Hanging Head Oriental Poppies! The background color is that of Sea Foam Green, and one would think this item was actually Sea Green if it were not marked with the W for White or Iris Glaze on the base. The mug stands 5 3/4" tall and measures 5 1/2" across at the widest point. The mug has very fine light overall crazing which seems to have become magnified in our images due to the flash of the camera. It truly is light and even. The base has the Rookwood Reverse RP and 14 Flame Logo, V for the year 1905, W for White or Iris Glaze, and Artist Initials which appear to be those by Marianna Mitchell. There are the Shape #s 587B which denotes it LARGE size. There is a Wheel Ground very small X due to a small Sliver like glaze skip on the top rim. It looks as though it may have just touched something in the kiln and the glaze pulled a tiny sliver off when it was removed. This item has not other condition issues, chips, cracks or repairs to note. Shipping is $12.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We offer for purchase this beautiful and clean Rookwood Artist Signed Art Pottery Porcelain Glaze Vase. This wonderful item is Artist Signed on the base but it is slightly smudged. It appears to be LE for Lorinda Epply. The base is impressed with the Rookwood Flame and reverse RP logo. XLVI for 1946. Shape number 6475 and hand incised 65? As well as a diagonal blue streak of color which may or may not have anything to do with the Artist Signature. This item measures 4" X 3 7/8" X 1 5/8". There is overall moderate crazing which is common for this particular glaze and vintage. No chips, cracks or repairs. Shipping is $11.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We offer for purchase this Absolutely Beautiful and *SCARCE* ROOKWOOD Yellow Jewel Porcelain Bowl by Lorinda Epply. This item is covered in the very sought after and scarce Yellow Jewel Porcelain Glaze. It is decorated with Warm Florette's that circle the Flared Rim and a large Central Florette. The reverse side of the bowl is decorated in dripping Blue, Brown and Black creating a stunning effect. This item is marked on the base with the Rookwood Reverse RP and 14 Flame Logo. XXIV for the year 1924. Shape #2757 with a right dot. The Artist initials LE for Lorinda Epply, one of Rookwoods most sought after artists. The bowl is also marked on the base with a wheel cut into the glaze Double X mark denoting this item as a double second. The reason for this is a firing split which occurred in the final firing of this item. It appears that one of the stilts slipped slightly, creating pressure and a subsequent crack/split that is more noticeable on the base than the interior of the bowl but it is there. The item was obviously considered Beautiful and Artistic enough to not destroy and was most likely given to either the Artist or Worker at the Rookwood Showroom. It is truly a stunning example of a very Scarce Glaze with No Apparent Crazing! Other than the Firing flaw there are no Chips or repairs. This item measures 7 1/4" across and stands 2 1/2" high. Shipping is $12.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We offer for purchase this wonderful Rookwood Art Pottery Pink Jewell Porcelain Vase. Stands an impressive 8 1/2 inches tall and measures 4 1/2 inches across at its widest point. This vase shape was originally designed by John D. Wareham while the original decoration was designed by Rueben Earl Menzel. This item is impressed on the base with the Rookwood Reverse RP and 14 Flame Logo, XXXVII for 1937 and shape #s 6626. This item is ABSOLUTELY UNCRAZED!!! Items of this glaze and time period are rarely found UNCRAZED!! No chips, cracks. Shipping is $12.00 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We very proudly offer for purchase this Original CLEWELL COPPER and BRASS over American Art Pottery Arts and Crafts Bowl. Highly unusual for Clewell to fin that the item has multiple metals as is this wonderful older patina'd Copper simulated hand wrought and studded design with a BRASS letter B in Arts and Crafts form. The item was very well polished many years ago but does seem to have an older patina on the Copper as it is evenly darkened while the Brass B is a bit brighter. This is how this item was acquired by us so we are not aware of when or even if this was the original or a later developed patina. The base is clearly impressed CLEWELL CANTON O for Canton Ohio. Clewell purchase pottery items from many of the Cincinnati area Pottery houses during the early 20th century and then added his own secret formulation of addition of metal surfaces and patina to the items. This is one of the finest forms for a smaller piece of Clewell we have ever seen. Clearly showing what are to represent as seems in the metal work and hand hammered studs/rivets. This gem stands about 2" tall and the top opening is about 3" across. No chips, cracks or repairs to this item. Shipping is $7.50 plus optional shipping insurance at the buyers request in the Continental U.S.

We proudly offer for purchase this highly unusual American Art Pottery Hand Decorated Vase by VAN BRIGGLE. This item has hand incised leaves and vines and a series of dots to decorate under-glaze. The entire piece is glazed in a rich Brown Standard Glaze. The base in hand incised with the AA Logo device, Van Briggle Colo Spgs. This item measures 3" tall and 3 1/2" wide. The undulating top is very unusual as well. A highly decorative piece of American Art Pottery by Van Briggle of Colorado Springs Colorado. No chips, cracks or repairs. Shipping is $8.50 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.

We offer for purchase this wonderful Arts & Crafts era Antique American Art Pottery Vase! This vase has a raised under-glaze pattern which appears to be of hanging cherry blossoms. The mottled Brown/Standard Glaze is very rich and may possibly be by Peters & Reed or Weller! The base has 2 small in the making pulls where the stilts were placed and one Glaze Drip that causes the vase to sit a little off center. This is a BEAUTIFUL item and one that will grace any Art Pottery Collection. The vase measures 6 1/2" tall and 5" at it's widest point. No chips, cracks or repairs, this item has been acetone tested to insure its pristine condition. Shipping is $8.50 in the Continental U.S. Insurance is available for an additional fee upon request.