SWASTIKA KERAMOS, Owen China Co. 1906 - 1908, Pitcher, John Lessell. Arts & Crafts
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23207963 | Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission Style |
| Object Type: Pitcher | Material: Clay |
| Color: Multi-Color | Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original |
Antique ceramic pitcher by Swastika Keramos, a division of the Owen China Company, which was produced by that firm in the years 1906 to 1908. The painting is in exceptional condition save for glaze rubs which are often found on the rims of these pieces, especially the gold ones. Some evidence that a tiny bit of rubbing has been repainted.
The design and decoration is attributed to John Lessell, who had begun his career at the early Arkansas ceramics firm, Camark. A...fter about eight years he moved to Owen China and designed for their Swastika Keramos division for the three years of its existence, The pitcher measures Ten & One-Half (10.50") inches in height.
The design and decoration is attributed to John Lessell, who had begun his career at the early Arkansas ceramics firm, Camark. A...fter about eight years he moved to Owen China and designed for their Swastika Keramos division for the three years of its existence, The pitcher measures Ten & One-Half (10.50") inches in height.
