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Revisting The Rey Ledda Collection: Eva Zeisel Rarities

Submitted by mpratt on Tue, 05/22/2007 - 10:01pm

Hyalyn Porcelain. High Fashion [Z-ware]. Eva Zeisel. 1964. Olive. Sauceboat. Oxblood. Coffee Pot. Gold. Creamer. Photo by Rey Ledda. Color names in this line have not yet been corroborated by brochure materials. Do you have a brochure? Please let us know!

What about this Ernest Sohn serving platter

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 11/21/2004 - 8:38am

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Hi. We are total neophytes & wonder if anyone might be able to enlighten us about a large glass serving dish we own.

How to Include Images in Posts

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 11/21/2004 - 10:21am

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You can post images either through links to your website-which is not preferred-OR you can use the Open Rich Editor link at the bottom of the 'Body' box from 'Create Content' 'Forum Topic'.

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Please read: Links to Images

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 11/21/2004 - 10:37am

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You are asked to not link to images on an auction site, even if they are your own. Since auctions expire and the pictures go away, then we have broken picture links in the forum.

Steubenville Raymor Contempora- Gray Mist/ Seibel

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 01/09/2005 - 7:29pm

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Cool site! Not many folks have found it yet, but that's OK. I am very attracted to modern dishware. I am trying to decide what to do w/ this set that I have:

Unmarked pieces

Submitted by mpratt on Fri, 01/14/2005 - 10:50pm

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Can anyone tell me about this pattern/designer?
[img]http://advancemetalfab.com/unmarked.JPG[/img]

[img]http://advancemetalfab.com/unmarked2.JPG[/img]

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Heath Pottery Teapot ID

Submitted by mpratt on Thu, 03/03/2005 - 11:39am

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I've recently come across a forest green Edith Heath teapot. I'm curious if it can be dated based on the way it's marked?

marked "R" Need ID help.

Submitted by mpratt on Wed, 03/09/2005 - 12:24pm

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I picked this up at an estate sale last weekend and I can not find any info on the maker. Do any of you recognize this? Thanks!

Paul McCobb Contempri

Submitted by mpratt on Tue, 05/24/2005 - 12:56am

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Scott,
I just bought a whole set at auction and was told it was 1960 but would like confirmation as well.

Stetson's Rio shape - Which retailers' backstamps?

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 07/17/2005 - 4:50pm

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Hi Mike,

Glidden yardsale find

Submitted by mpratt on Sat, 07/23/2005 - 3:11pm

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I picked up a Glidden dinnerware set (12 dinnerplates, 10 cups, 10 saucers, 9 bread/butter or salad plates) at a yardsale today. They look barely used, if at all.

Unmarked Triangular Divided Bowl

Submitted by mpratt on Tue, 07/26/2005 - 10:35am

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I recently found a matt white (actually gray-white/oatmeal) triangular shaped bowl that has slightly flared, 9 1/2" sides and has 3 compartments separated by a 3-part pinwheel swirl.

Bio info on LaGardo Tackett?

Submitted by mpratt on Wed, 07/27/2005 - 10:54pm

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Can someone point me to a reference for biographical information on LaGardo Tackett? Resources on the web would be great, but print sources would do just fine.

Roseville for Raymor - Modern Stoneware

Submitted by mpratt on Tue, 09/27/2005 - 5:23pm

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Hey Kids!

Denby "Spring"

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 10/02/2005 - 2:43pm

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I am having trouble finding info on this pattern. All but one of the pieces I have are signed A. College (the one unmarked piece is only stamped w/ the Denby Stoneware- made in England stamp).

UNKNOWN CERAMIC WHEEL VASE SIGNED HELP PLEASE

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 03/05/2006 - 2:01pm

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[b]I've had this for a while and still can't figure out the maker. It is signed, as shown. The style is like a Troika wheel vase and it is ribbed.

Wanted: Knoll Saarinen tulip side table 16" round light

Submitted by mpratt on Mon, 03/06/2006 - 12:17am

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Wanted: Knoll Saarinen tulip side table 16" round light oak. Contact jimcollins@pacbell.net if you have one for sale, thanks.

Leather, Steel Stool Designer Unknown, If any?

Submitted by mpratt on Wed, 07/26/2006 - 3:07am

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Anyone know the designer?
[img]http//www.modern50.com/clist/leathersteelstool.jpg[/img]

Laurel Potteries

Submitted by mpratt on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 2:39pm

California Living Butter Dish

Who made this and why?

Submitted by mpratt on Wed, 09/20/2006 - 1:34pm

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I got this little jelly/jam/mustard at an estate sale and it was the only piece of its kind. Though exact in detail it is hand-painted rather than the decal used by Laughlin.

Flea market art

Submitted by mpratt on Sun, 10/22/2006 - 2:38am

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Found this at a flea market. Could not resist the form. The glaze was burned a bit at center, possibly poor heat distribution in a small kiln. I can't find the mark.