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24-Piece Collection of Blue Niloak Midcentury Pottery

$2,295per set
£1,743.11per set
€2,013.87per set
CA$3,216.53per set
A$3,599.90per set
CHF 1,878.87per set
MX$43,900.19per set
NOK 24,046.97per set
SEK 22,763.54per set
DKK 15,029.22per set
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About the Item

Handsome 24-piece collection of bright blue Niloak midcentury pottery. They are all in fabulous vintage condition apart from the small glossy glazed Dutch shoe. It sounds like it is cracked but I cannot visually see a crack. The rest appear to have no chips, cracks, or chiggers, and very light crazing if any. Please see photos. We are selling this as a complete 24-piece set. Five pieces are not marked. They are noted in the list, circa 1937-1947. Holy cow! Blue, blue, my love is blue……! I had never seen this much Niloak in one place before obtaining this collection. And all in one color. It is so gorgeous! What better way for you to jump right into the blue trend in decorating. These will be incredible whether you display them all together in one place or scatter them about. Someone spent years at and put in a lot of love into gathering these beauties. Please see below for list and sizes. Niloak is a line of pottery which was produced in Benton, Arkansas by Eagle Pottery Company. Eagle was found in 1890s by Charles Dean Hyten and his brothers. By 1904 Eagle was the largest pottery-ware business in the Benton area. Then in 1909 Arthur Dovey joined Hyten, by then the sole owner, to develop an operation to produce art pottery. Thus, began Niloak. The name Niloak is the spelling of kaolin reversed. Kaolin is the main ingredient of porcelain. Niloak was and is best known for their Swirl pottery resembling marbled paper. Then in 1932 Niloak transitioned from hand thrown products to slip-cast and mold-pressed production which was spearheaded by Stoin M. Stoin. These 62 Hywood shapes were simply marked on the bottom Niloak. Beginning in 1939 new shapes were added that provided a lip and the bottoms of pieces were able to be glazed. Because of the war effort many materials were regulated which were used in the Niloak glazes and clay, so the recipes were reformulated. After the war regular production resumed and new bright glazes were used. By the end of 1947 Niloak was no more. List of pottery items with sizes: • Southern belle planter 10 H x 8 W x 8 D inches • Dutch shoe gloss glaze 2.25 H x 2.25 W x 4.5 D inches • Winged Victory swirl vase 6.5 H x 3.75 W x 3.75 D inches • 2-handled baskets 3.25 H x 3 W x 3 D inches • Rocking horse planter 6.5 H x 2.25 W x 6.25 D inches • Urn vase with flowers 7 H x 4 W x 3.75 D inches • Ruffled lip vase mottled glaze 5.75 H x 5 W x 5 D inches – not marked, may be Rumrill • Contented frog planter 4.5 H x 4.75 W x 5.5 D inches • Wing-handled vase 5.75 H x 5.5 W x 4 D inches • Tulip or daffodil pitcher 10.75 H x 5.5 W x 6.75 D inches • Double-armed small vase bulbous bottom 5.5 H x 2.5 W x 2.5 D inches – not marked • Tiny pitcher 2.75 H x 2 W x 2 D inches – not marked • Cameo pitcher 10.25 H x 4.5 W x 4.5 D inches • Plain ewer 7 H x 2.5 W x 2.5 D inches • Vase with leaves and dots 8 H x 3 W x 3 D inches • Trumpet vase bulbous bottom 7.5 H x 2.5 W x 2.5 D inches • 2 Dutch shoes matte glaze 2.25 H x 2.25 W x 2.75 D inches • Jug salt and pepper shakers 3.5 H x 3.25 W x 3.5 D inches – not marked but documented • Squirrel planter 5.5 H x 3 W x 5.5 D inches • Circus elephant gloss glaze 5.75 H x 3 W x 5 D inches • Dove planter 8.5 H x 5 W x 9 D inches • Weight all 23.8 pounds Boxed size: • Height 24 inches • Width 24 inches • Depth 24 inches • Weight 40 pounds.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 24
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1937-1947
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They are all in fabulous vintage condition apart from the small glossy glazed Dutch shoe. It sounds like it is cracked but I cannot visually see a crack. The rest appear to have no chips, cracks, or chiggers, and very light crazing if any. Please see.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WOE-DEC-2231stDibs: LU1873318336312

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