Featured An Almost Ginger Jar Shape; S Ballard Signed?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by wlwhittier, Dec 28, 2024.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    It's 6 1/2" high, with a 3 1/2" rim an' foot; weight is ~30 1/2 oz. The glaze is interesting, an' very comfortable in hand. The name on the base is the only clue that it is slip-cast, in that a hint of the signature can be felt (more than seen) on the interior floor.
    The foot shows clearly an S, with Ball**d also quite legible. The two letters between l & d (a&r) are assumed, but I cannot be sure. It could be Bolland, I suppose.
    I can't recall how or when I acquired it, but the glaze, far more than any other aspect, was the attraction. What can any of you say about this neat piece of potter's craft? Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, Dec 28, 2024
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Stanley Ballard, until 1960; MCM studio
     
    wlwhittier, Dec 28, 2024
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  5. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    almost looks like volcanic style glaze
     
    laura9797, Dec 29, 2024
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  6. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Looks like a kind of lava glaze. Nice stuff.
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Nice.

    Debora
     
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