Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 297
Three Pieces of Pisgah Forest Masonic Pottery
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) light blue glazed vase, white glazed interior, applied cameo masonic double head eagle at neck, another masons symbol on opposite side of neck, "To My Good Friend and Brother Dr. S.S. Fay 33" and "Stephen-1959" in applied script to lower body of vase, "Long Pine" mark and five slash's on base, 7 in.; cobalt blue glazed bowl, pink glazed interior, applied "Asheville Scottish Rite" triangular double headed eagle emblem, "32" in blue at pinnacle, "potter at wheel" mark on base dated "1949", 2-1/4 x 4-3/4 in.; light blue glazed presentation pen holder, pink glazed interior, applied cameo plaque for "C.C. Rickey, G.H.P., 1947-48" and "Keystone", indiscernible "Stephen" mark on base, 3 in.
Note: Asheville Scottish Rite cobalt blue bowl pictured on page 157 of Leftwich, Rodney Henderson, and Tim Barnwell. Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah: The Potteries of Walter B. Stephen. Bradenton, Fla: Marlin Media Pub, 2006.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition
glaze voids and anomalies as made, tiny hairline to rim of masonic bowl above pinnacle, base edge wear, base edge wear
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