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I went shopping last night now I need some help please
« on: August 30, 2016, 09:33:52 am »
Purchased this grey vase among other things last night ::).
I have no idea about the markings on this or if it is even old and am hoping you can help me out.
As always any and all help is greatly appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2016, 09:56:29 am »
Maybe mid century or so !!  I don`t think its older than that !! Looks like some numbers around the edge of the bottom which is probably shape or mold number !!  Is the bottom completely unglazed ??

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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2016, 10:16:56 am »
Yes, definitely not old. I'm thinking 21st century.
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Re: I went shopping last night now I need some help please
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2016, 02:39:58 pm »
Yes, the bottom is unglazed.

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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2016, 07:19:42 pm »
Is this a rather small vase ??

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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2016, 08:02:50 pm »
Yes, it is small.  Measures 8" tall and 5" at the widest point.

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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2016, 12:17:56 pm »
Can we get a closer pic of that mark ??  Dampen your finger and rub it across the mark and see if it will show up better !!  Thought it might be Purinton pottery because of the mold line across the bottom !!  But they produced mostly hand painted wares !!  Back during the 40`s and fifties they also made and sold to several other companies  including Napco !! Need to get a better look t the mark if possible !!

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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2016, 11:00:06 am »
Gladly Mart.  Thanks so much for the interest you are showing in my cute little grey vase.  I do think your idea worked and the mark shows up a bit more.  Still, it doesn't look like anything to me.

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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2016, 06:04:24 pm »
It does but unfortunately not enough to read !!  We are just going to have to guess at this one !! Since the mold line on the bottom is typical of Purinton Pottery,, my guess is that maybe they made the blank for another decorating company !!  Could be  Napco or any one of several they sold to !!  Many of them sold florist wares and I think thats maybe what this was !!

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« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2016, 06:51:23 pm »
When I first viewed the picture my mind thought of a modern take on Celadon style glazed pottery.  Even tho they do have grey celadon (not that common) the style is definitely not that of what you would normally see from Korea, etc.

I like it alot! 
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« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2016, 09:20:26 am »
I love my new vase, it is going into my bathroom when it gets reno'd, but I will admit if it had been worth any money I would have parted with it ( renos aren't cheap)
All info is as greatly appreciated as you liking my vase too  :D :D
Have a great long weekend.

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« Reply #11 on: September 03, 2016, 10:17:47 am »
I like anything that reminds me of the early part of the 20th century !!  My guess is that this little vase is maybe late 30`s or 40`s !!

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« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2016, 10:20:12 am »
Maybe mid century or so !!  I don`t think its older than that !! Looks like some numbers around the edge of the bottom which is probably shape or mold number !!  Is the bottom completely unglazed ??

I like anything that reminds me of the early part of the 20th century !!  My guess is that this little vase is maybe late 30`s or 40`s !!/quote]

Well, which is it? I still say 21st century. ;) :D :D
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« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2016, 12:28:00 pm »
Would the crazing be any kind of tell on this?  The whole thing is crazed, inside and out.  I did do a bit of research on crazing and am still not really clear on whether it is just a poor glazing or firing job or age, :o :o :o

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« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2016, 01:37:27 pm »
Crazing can be caused by many things !!  Less than quality glaze when made,,improper storage,,heating and cooling of the pottery,,and are just a few !!  Many things are made today and chemically crazed !!