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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Clay Pots - any ideas on their origins?

« on: March 28, 2012, 08:43:58 pm »

Sapphire,  That looks like a good find!   Very similar to what I have though mine looks a bit more rustic.   I'll research Italian Terracotta Company and see what else I can find out.   Thanks very much for the lead. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Clay Pots - any ideas on their origins?

« on: March 28, 2012, 06:43:46 pm »

The clay pots were acquired in the 1920's by my grandparents.  They were quite wealthy and lived in a large Beverly Hills home.   1929 came along and...you know the rest of the story.    Unfortunately, most of their money was gone by the time I arrived on the scene.   But, they still had lots of fine possessions of very good taste from that earlier period in their lives.   Their home was of Spanish Colonial architectural style and they told me these pots were on the front entry.  

The pots are all packed away in storage in another city and not easily accessible so I can't get any photos other than these few that I took before they were packed up.    

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Clay Pots - any ideas on their origins?

« on: March 28, 2012, 02:46:54 pm »

Yes, that is a hole but I don't know if it was put there when the pot was made or added later.   Not sure if the others have that or not as they are all in-storage.

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Antique Questions Forum / Clay Pots - any ideas on their origins?

« on: March 28, 2012, 11:02:49 am »

I've been trying to identify the origins of these clay pots for years now without much luck.   I can't find anything online that resembles them.   I have four of these that have been in my family for almost 100 years.   I have no idea how old the pots are themselves.  They are very heavy, about 20" wide x 14" high.   No markings of any kind.   My family has lived in Southern California for several generations so I'm assuming they come from this area but not sure.  For all I know, my grandparents bought these at a gallery that had items from Italy or elsewhere.    I do remember my grandmother telling me in the 1960's that this pottery had some value and to keep them safe.    

If anyone has any ideas on what they are or who to ask, I'd appreciate it.  

-Christopher