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Free-Form, Various Patterns

Salem Free-form Hopscotch Turquoise teapot. Note the finial which fits the hand nicely and permits the lid to be secured during pouring. Few teapots pose so theatrically.
Salem Free-form Showboat. The shape is by Viktor Schreckengost. The pattern is by Pat Pritchard. Port side decalomania.
Salem Free-form Showboat, starboard side.
What's a boat without the fish? Here is the rare Salem Free-form Aquaria, a design by Viktor Schreckengost.

Salem Free-form [Spencerian]. This same decoration on Salem's Ranch (Ranchstyle) shape is known as Pen and Pencil.
Salem Free-form Tepee. This shape, while not a Free-form shape, was used to augment the Free-form line.