AntQ 1920 Van Briggle Dark Mahogany/Blue Vase-Sasicki book-Shap 756 P 214-RARE!

Description: *I've been collecting Van Briggle pottery for over 50 years, & this is one of the first Van Briggle vases I'd found so long ago, & this is the first time I've ever offered it for sale. This is a large, stout Van Briggle dark mahogany vase, measuring 7.1/2"Tall x 9.3/4" at its Widest x 4.7/8" base; the top opening is 3.1/2"; the weight is a heavy 6.1/4 lbs. It is signed on its base with Van Briggle, Colorado Sprgs. & is circa 1920's. *As you can see in the Photos it is in Excellent condition, with only a minor surface rub: 1 handle is flawless (Photos #5 & #6); the other handle has only 2 small glaze pops & a very minor scratch at the handle's base (Photos #7 & 8), just to mention for accuracy. It has a Crisp Mold, & a nice Fat Hard to Find Shape. It's characterized by dark clay body used in this early period through the early ’20s. *I invite you to look over all the Photos as part of the Description--enlarge, enhance, magnify them--to judge for yourself the Rare Shape, Size & Weight of this beautifully colored dark Mahogany w Blue highlights vase--you know you've found a real antique Van Briggle treasure & heirloom! *This is a very fine example of a large stout Van Briggle art pottery dark mulberry vase, hand incised on base “Van Briggle, Colo. Spgs” in excellent overall condition, & it's over 100. years' old! *This is also a great Arts & Crafts period piece, dating to the 1920’s, which would be a large, major find in an art pottery collection, or as a stand-alone period piece! *Van Briggle pottery has been made continuously since 1901 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was founded by Artus Van Briggle. Before moving to Colorado for health reasons in 1899, Van Briggle was a major decorator for Rookwood Pottery in Ohio, where he met his future wife, Anna Van Briggle, who decorated some pottery under her own name, and she continued the Van Briggle pottery for years after Artus' death, continuing his work, designs & color glazes.The Van Briggle Pottery Company built its success on soft, dull (matte) glazes. *Bid with confidence; read all my positive feedback as a Seller. Satisfaction is guaranteed, or you can return it, as long as it's returned undamaged and insured. *Buyer pays only actual postage, via USPS Priority or UPS Delivery, both of which include Insurance and Tracking. *Please Note: If this sells by International Shipping--it will go via ebay Global International Shipping. Payment: PAYPAL is required by eBay, or contact me ahead of time for other possible methods. Buyer must declare method of payment by 2nd day; Payment must be made by 3rd day, or item will be re-listed, & eBay notified for non-payment. *I ask that if you cannot leave me a + Feedback, then just return the item for a refund--I just want you to be pleased with your purchase. Basically, if you're not happy, then I'm not happy. *Please note that I prefer to leave feedback only after you have left me + feedback, so I know that you are pleased with your purchase--but if there is a problem, please let me know FIRST--BEFORE you leave BAD Feedback--so I can resolve it to your satisfaction--I just want you to be happy with your purchase! *Foreign Buyers--please be aware of any special Import taxes for your particular country--as I am NOT responsible for taxes you may have to pay on importation. *Please check out my other items--I can combine shipping when possible.

Price: 1250 USD

Location: Cleveland, Oklahoma

End Time: 2024-11-23T21:42:33.000Z

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