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When was Bennington pottery made?
Bennington pottery was made beginning in 1785, and pottery continues to be made in the town today. The term refers to pottery produced in Bennington, Vermont. The first pottery company that opened its doors there was Norton Pottery, founded by Captain John Norton, a Revolutionary War veteran. In 1847, a second company, United States Pottery Company, was established in the town. Although both Norton and the United States Pottery Company closed during the mid-20th century, a modern-day workshop, Bennington Potters, still makes pieces in Bennington. Shop a collection of Bennington pottery on 1stDibs.
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David Gil for Bennington Potters Ceramic Abstract Sculpture Bust Ceramic/Lucite
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by David Gil for his company Bennington Potters, this is one of the earliest exampels of his work. Featuring a split design, each side of a lucite column has half of a head glue...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite, Cherry

Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By David Gil, Heath Ceramics, Bennington Potters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique ceramic piece that is evocative of the abstract themes of the 1960s. This rare piece by David Gil (1922-2002) is both minimalist and current. The abstract desi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

BENNINGTON - Large Brown Spatterware Bowl with Molded Edge - U.S. - 19th Century
By Bennington Potters
Located in Chatham, ON
BENNINGTON POTTERY - Extra large antique brown spatterware bowl with molded rim - kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - United States - 19th century. Fair antique condition - ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

David Gil for Bennington Potters Man's Face Ceramic Sculpture on Base
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Man with the Bowler Hat" sculpture by David Gil, the founder of Bennington Potters (1960s, Bennington, VT, USA). Features a ceramic face and derby hat with round mirrored glass eye...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Steel

Early David Gil Bennington Potters Stylized Musician Trays
By Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in Garnerville, NY
A pair of fine and early Bennington Potters triangular trinket trays. Signed on the reverse with early COOP and hand and face cipher mark. This mark apparently pre-dates the spark/fo...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1960s New England Luncheon Pitcher Milk White Glazed Stoneware Large Pottery
By Bennington Potters
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful mid-century hand crafted rendition of a classic early American form by David Gil for the Bennington Potters. Multiple glaze skips on the surface create an organic patina ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

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