Mystery Page

Help us identify these "Mystery" pots!

Shown below are a number of items which have confounded many. But we're sure that, among our audience, there is at least one person with whom these items will ring a bell. This is not a test. We honest-to-Betsy have no more clue to what these are than the descriptions provided.

If you can shed light on any of these items -- who made them; when, where; etc. -- please e-mail Webmaster at: lmusico@aol.com We will publish your answer and your e-mail address (unless you would rather not be identified), entitling you to your very own 15 minutes of fame!

If you are an AAPA member, and have a mystery piece of your own that you would like help in identifying, email webmaster at: lmusico@aol.com  with particulars and a jpeg (if more than one jpeg is required, please send them separately). Please include your name and AAPA member number. We'll post here and let everyone have a shot. Sort of an on-line "Antiques Road Show" with the audience of this page as the "experts." Please be patient. Depending on workload, it may take two-four weeks before your item is posted.

If you have a mystery piece of your own that you would like help in identifying, and are NOT an AAPA member, why not consider joining the AAPA today and enjoy this opportunity as well as the many other benefits of membership?

Solved items will remain up until the next post.

We will publish your answer and your e-mail address (unless you would rather not be identified), entitling you to your very own 15 minutes of fame!

 

Mystery: 6x6 TILE by Ursula Jepson Hemingway Posted 10/20/2007 

This Tile comes to us from Jean at FiestaJean@aol.com

"I have a 6x6 tile by Ursula Jepson Hemingway in the rookwood blue with an arts and craft look. Would the members help me with any feedback on this tile."

If you have a thought on this piece, please e-mail FiestaJean@aol.com directly and cc: us at AmArtPotAssn@aol.com. We'll post your response here, with full credit.

Mystery: Vase Posted 4/17/2006

This Vase comes to us from Gordon and Sue Hoppe at GHoppepots@aol.com

 Here is a mystery piece that I would appreciate having posted for members feedback.
 
It is 5.75 inches high.
Inside rim diameter is 2.5 inches Shoulder diameter close to 5 inches Base diameter 2.5 inches
 
Glaze a soft teal or blue, quite similar to Hampshire blue but base is not close to Hampshire.
 
Gordon Hoppe
10120 32nd Ave. North
Plymouth, MN 55441-3110

763-546-7461

If you have a thought on this piece, please e-mail  GHoppepots@aol.com directly and cc: Webmaster at lmusico@aol.com. We'll post your response here, with full credit.

RESPONSES: (05/26/06) 

The glaze looks very much like Glidden Pottery.  The mottled color is very
much like the popular Glidden used on the I Love Lucy show of the 60's.
Judy Hatterman
www.cyberattic.com/stores/boathouse/

I had a piece of Glidden on my website.

From jawh60@alltel.net

Mystery: FOUNTAIN Posted 3/31/2006

This Fountain comes to us from Diane at dragondw@usadatanet.net

"I think you have the information re size, description, and the fact the three pieces ARE all the same color and not the faded-out look of the basin.  Mid-section is concave so that water sheets past it. top, mid-section, basin. I'm in hopes the maker can be identified. I only know what it is NOT: Gladding McBean. Overall
height is 53"x24" wide except for basin which is 27" wide. Colors are absolutely not true. It's turquoise. Cattail leaves are light green as well as some waterlily buds, bird and frog. Lily pad leaves are darker green and cattails brown.
Thank you,
Diane"

If you have a thought on this piece, please e-mail  dragondw@usadatanet.net directly and cc: Webmaster at lmusico@aol.com. We'll post your response here, with full credit.

 

 

Mystery: Vase Posted 6/1/2005

This Vase comes to us from Bob and Kitty at kittay1@aol.com

"Can someone help us identify this piece -- We believe it to be a Van Briggle but it is not marked.  It is 18 3/4" by 13" and has the color of 1930s Van Briggle.  Thanks for the help. Bob and Kitty Taylor"

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RESPONSES: (09/27/05) 

Hello Bob and Kitty, This email is pertaining to the Mystery Vase you posted on the American Art Pottery Association website.  The vase is an outstanding and exceptional piece!  To my knowledge and what I believe is that this vase could be an unmarked and experimental piece by Van Briggle Pottery but I am not an expert.  There are unmarked Van Briggle pieces that definitely exist.  This particular piece looks similar to the Anna Van Vase and it does have some different designs that make it unique.  For instance, the head on the figural piece is tilting back as opposed to being forward.  Also, the very detailed leaves are sculpted and extend out from the vase as opposed to being formed directly into the vase.  Finally, the size is odd and I have seen the Anna Vase in 17 inches and 16 1/2 inches.  As for the color it looks very early and is shaded different than the vases I have seen.  The Anna Van vase has been made since the mid 1920's and I believe it is still available today. Hope this information is useful.  

Joseph R. Shaffer

From joseph.shaffer@comcast.net

 

Mystery: Jardiniere and Pedestal Posted 3/25/2005)

This Jardiniere and Pedestal comes to us from Will at treasurehunter@mchsi.com

"I would appreciate any help identifying this jardiniere and pedestal.  The jardinere has a more glossy glaze than the pedestal which is almost matte. Neither piece is marked.  If you have any info about this set please email us"

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RESPONSES: (10/19/05) 

It's listed in the 1918 Brush Mccoy catalogue as jard/ped set #M2390-10" diameter opening on the jard 17" tall ped.  also came in successive smaller sizes.  Catalogue page shown on page 38 in Sanfords Book 1 on BrushMccoy

Ed Thompson

From edartpottery@knology.net

RESPONSES: (10/21/05) 

Will, I was looking at the web site and decided to look at the mystery pots and I do recognize your pot.  This is Brush McCoy and was produced in the Roseville/Zanesville area in the late teens or early twenties.  You can find an example in Sanfords Guide to Brush McCoy Pottery Book I.

Martha Sanford

From MSanford@bergerlewis.com

 

 

 

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