Rapp
Brothers, American Art Potteries:
Stylized Petal Design, Console Bowl
A
1940s-1950s (mid-century modern) console or centerpiece bowl in a stylized
petal shape. This is a novel bowl from the Rapp Brothers, owners of
American Art Potteries (1947-1961, also Cliftwood and Midwest Potteries,
at various times). It is shown on page 157 of the book, Morton
Potteries: 99 Years, volume 2, by D. and B. Hall.
This
lovely bowl measures 10 inches in length, 6.5 inches wide, and 1.5
inches high. The glaze is a rich frothy pink on the insider and a white-to-brown
blended glaze on the outside. There
are no chips, fleabites, or cracks; there is some visible crazing (mainly
on the base), consistent with age. Price: $15.00.
Morton Pottery
Bird on Nest
Light chip on tip of bill.
Price: $5.00.
Lovely
Pink and Purple
Pagoda Planter
Morton Pottery, Illinois
The
glaze on this very lovely planter is a rich pink with contrasting purple
streaks on the "roof." The shape is shown in the Morton Pottery
encyclopedia (by Hall) on page 202, from the 1950s.
This
wonderful piece measures about 4 inches wide, and is 3.5 inches high;
it is 3 inches across the exposed footed-ring base. This planter is
in terrific condition, with no chips, cracks, or hairlines. There is
some light glaze at the corners, and some very light mineral stains
on the inside, but otherwise it is in excellent condition. (White spots
are due to camera flash.)
Price: $5.00. |