Posts by mccormickstudio

I am pleased to announce that my website MarshallStudios.net is now online MarshallStudios.net The website is dedicated to the mid-century modern design

Initialed on the front 'mb' and signed on the back 'europa california'

A small fish bowl by David Gil. I have seen many of these and I'm always impressed by the artful glazing techniques.

A recent acquisition. I like it so much because it is another pre-Gracetone piece that is suggestive of the 'Orbit' pattern (even though it's bubbles, not planets!)

Grilled salmon with pineapple salsa, greek vegetable salad and blue corn tamale on groovy blue dishes

I wonder if Laurel used the same butter dish shape for all of their lines. These two pieces are unmarked.

The function of these pieces is a mystery, and that adds to their interest. In my paring down, I have decided to sell my Peter Pots collection, the remainder of which is on ebay now.

If you don't know, Peter Pots of Rhode Island is one of the few mid-century modern art/production potteries still in business (since the 1950's). Their website is www.peterpots.com.

OK, I know these are not American..., but since Homer Laughlin somehow copied the pattern I thought it admissable.

I had not seen this line of Royal China before, and was delighted by the zulu-motif handle.

Our favorite barbecue and picnic ware. And everyday dishes for the kids.

Tamac Frosty Pine and Fudge set up for a holiday breakfast. I've always thought this glaze pattern lends itself to wintertime holiday themes.

Tamac barbecue plate and cup in butterscotch, 1946.

I am a sucker for a free-form dish.

Was cleaning some folders and found this picture from last year. This pattern is really hard to find.

Robert Steven Witkoff is a designer that I would like to know more about.

The bowl on the left is a common P11 shape bowl by Marshall Studios, probably RAM-pressed in stoneware, hand-decorated & handsigned by Gordon /Jane Martz.