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Koffee Klatch

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EVENT

20th Century Cincinnati

It's that time o' year again  ;-{)

Event details
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 09:00 - Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 09:00

EVENT

Viktor Schreckengost artworks at Christie's

Two artworks by Viktor Schreckengost are up for auction at Christies in February - one

Event details
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (All day) - Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (All day)

Scarpino Experimental pieces

Here is Scarpino in his home with another couple of his experimental pieces which never went into production.  Pardon the untouched-up photo.  He showed me these on our visit to his home;

Laurel of California non-production Creamer. Experimental piece by Scarpino

Something Ted Scarpino was toying with.  Reputedly never went into production.  (Glazed in "Cocoa")

Taylor Smith & Taylor

Taylor Smith & Taylor Conversation
Taylor Smith & Taylor Conversation

Taylor Smith & Taylor
Conversation
Walter Dorwin Teague
1950/51

Tickled Pink 8x10 VK company photo

Also from Elliott House

From promotional materials used by Elliott House of Vernon Kilns.  (His widow Carol gave me these to share with public and have published.)  Who thought of those storks? OMG

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Barratt's of Staffordshire Delphatic White dinnerware
 Freeman McFarlin Potteries of California Bull
1969 Blenko Owl Bookend #16813
Bitossi Ceramic Lamp
Modern Chafing Dish with Warmer Stand