Ceramics/mystery vase

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Expert: Leisha Hiester - 7/5/2010


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vase
Picked up this oddly shaped 3" tall piece at an estate sale. Most of the other pottery there was Roseville, but this has a barely discernible "USA" on the bottom and nothing else.  I tried a photo ID program to help identify it by its shape, and was told it is a fish, likely a flounder.  I disagree, and again seek your expert advice, please.

Sincerely,
Dan W.

Answer
Dear Dan,
Looks like it could be a Roseville. Some earlier pieces only had USA as a mark. Here are some experts who could help;

http://www.kovels.com/

http://justartpottery.com/american-art-pottery.htm

http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/index.html

Hope this is helpful.

Leisha  
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    CommentThank you. I will try out those resources. I knew it wasn't a flounder.


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Leisha Hiester

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