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Small vase with bow tie looking mark

Question:
I just found a piece of stoneware a few days ago. It is marked with this symbol on the front of the piece and bottom. It is about 6.5 inches tall by 5 inches wide. I was wondering if you might know who might have made it and when? Any help would be great….Thanks, Scott

 

Answer: Scott

sorry, again, I’ve gotten skunked twice in a row… I don’t know the maker of this particular piece. thanks, steve n rose

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Tan color bowl wih color splotches

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This question is in regards to a stoneware piece I bought for a dollar at an auction in southwestern Pennsylvania. I don’t know much about stoneware so I’ll describe it to the best of my ability. It is a greyish-tan color bowl(looks like natural stone) with a clear glaze over it. It also has splotches of colored glaze on it which is raised up slightly higher than the body of the bowl. It has a small lip that goes around the top. It is about 4" tall by 6" across. On the base there is a small indented 1/2" square mark that is off centered. In the indented square is what looks to me like either a small face wearing a mask or a Chinese symbol. The marking is VERY hard to make out. I would like to know more about this piece. I have been researching it non-stop and cant find anything about it! Thank you! Kathleen

 

Answer: Hi Kathleen

I’m not familiar with this type of pottery, wish we could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose

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Van Briggle piece – green?

Question:
I just purchased a piece of pottery. I think it might be a Van Briggle piece. But iam not sure.It looks like it has the Van briggle logo on the bottom. Then it looks like it says my line. Then to the right it has a stamed C, which on not used to seeing on Van Briggle pottery. Im just trying to figure out how might have made it and when? Scott..See PIcs I just sent you a picture of the bottom here is the piece……..Thanks,Scott

 

Answer: this doesn’t look to be any Van Briggle shape that I know of. I’m not sure who made this. wish I could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose

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bottom of Green Van Briggle vase

Question:
I just purchased a piece of pottery. I think it might be a Van Briggle piece. But iam not shure.It looks like it has the Van briggle logo on the bottom. Then it looks like it says my line. Then to the right it has a stamed C, which on not used to seeing on Van Briggle pottery. Im just trying to figure out how might have made it and when? Any help would be great thanks….Scott..See PIcs

Answer: Hi Scott

could you send another pic of the bottom/ I’m having a hard time seeing this one. Most Van Briggle pieces have the arched window mark, with van briggle, and colo springs, where their factory is. thanks, steve n rose

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Sponge ware bowl with advertising

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Hello – this little stoneware bowl measures 3 1/2 across top and 3 3/8" tall. I don’t see any marks on it other then the advertising inside. Light crazing on the glossy glaze, no nicks/chips anywhere. There’s some light drip shaped (stray glaze?) staining on the inside near the top, and a faint diagonal line on the inside, I’m being very fussy here. No lid. Just wondering if this is a Red Wing piece, I’m guessing it’s a sugar bowl, and it’s approx. value. Thanks, Jeff
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5 gallon red wing stoneware crock

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I am looking to determine the value of a 5 gallon red wing stoneware crock which I would like to sell. The words "Red Wing Union Stoneware Company, Red Wing, Minnesota" are imprinted at the lower part of the crock. The patent date below one handle is December 21, 1915. The stoneware does have some pitting and the red color of the wing appears to be somewhat faded but the crock has no cracks or broken areas.. The handles are black and appear to be the original handles. Thank you for any assistance you can provide. Marilyn
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