NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, WINKINGFACE JUG LAMP BASE 1980s, two color swirl clay stoneware, the applied features depict a winking countenance within a dark brown carved beard, inscribed on the underside "Owens...
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, MAN INHAT FIGURE Earthenware with two color glaze, bulbous form, inscribed on the bottom "BH 12"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TWOHANDLED FACE JUG 1984, red-brown glazed earthenware with yellow slip detail, note the 'sticking out' tongue, inscribed on the bottom "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, DOLLHEAD Salt glazed stoneware with cobalt detailed features, note apertures at bottom where a doll's head would be sewn into a sawdust or cloth body, inscribed at rear base rim...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACEJUG 1980s, earthenware featuring double rear arched handles, Mountain Man with yellow slip hair and protruding tongue, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STONEWARESPANIEL Modeled seated on a slim platform base, orange peel surface, carved and incised detail, cobalt applied to the eyes and chain, inscribed on the bottom, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SURPRISEDFACE JUG Brown and yellow slip earthenware face, carved and applied features, twisted hair beard, belted handle, inscribed on the underside...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SADFACE JUG Mid-1980s, red-brown glazed earthenware with pulled and applied features, large bushy yellow slip eyebrows beneath furrowed brows, inscribed on the underside "Owens...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY WORRIEDFACE JUG Late 1980s, salt glazed with applied leaves flanking a creased forehead, applied carved clay beard, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDINGLION 1986, clear glazed earthenware with curly brown glazed clay mane, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, REDHEADED LION 1980s, clear glazed earthenware with reddish curly clay mane, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL Glossy brown glazed earthenware, realistic features, carved fur and chain collar, raised on a small platform, incised on the underside, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDINGLION 1980s, clear glazed earthenware with brown curly clay, unusual slant-eyed expression,
inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDLION Clear glazed earthenware with brown curly mane, seated on a shaped platform base, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LIONWITH TURNED HEAD 1986, clear earthenware with reddish curly clay mane, sideways glancing position and turned tail, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL 1980s, dark brown glazed earthenware dog with carved fur, incised chain and collar, raised on a flat oval base, inscribed on the underside, "BH" (done at Owens')....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LIONEarly wood-firing at Billy's own shop,1987, modeled in a recumbent position with very dark curly clay mane, oval platform base, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL 1980s, dark brown glazed earthenware molded in the manner of 19th century Staffordshire mantel ornaments, inscribed on the underside, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL Early 1990s, after the favored 19th century mantel dog produced in Staffordshire, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, BEGGINGDOG Early 1990s, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, Staffordshire style Spaniel on his haunches seeking a treat, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDCAT An earthenware figure with a very dark brown glaze, this favored pet features a heart upon its chest, raised upon a shaped platform with chain-link edge design....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, MANSLEEPING Salt-glazed stoneware, having pinched and applied features, cobalt accents, curly clay beard, open mouth through to interior, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDLION Early tall earthenware piece with a 'friendly' expression, molded and fired while Hussey worked at Boyd Owens' shop, inscribed on the bottom, "BH Owens"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, RED-HEADLION Early 1980s, modeled gazing upwards as if contemplating a tidbit, raised on an oval base, inscribed on the bottom "BH Owens"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDDOG 1986, earthenware Spaniel with carved hair, chain-link collar, oval platform base, white slip glaze, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TALLDOUBLE FACE JUG Tooled neck, arched strap handles, each side of the earthenware jug depicts surprise in the features, furrowed brows, open mouths, glass runs enliven the brown...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY LARGELION One of the few large lions made during Billy's early days, somewhat elongated body, reddish-brown curly clay mane, smiling countenance, underside impressed "Owens BH"....
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FOUR CHALICESTall stemmed footed vessels with an attractive mottled blue glaze, each inscribed on the bottom "Owens BH"....
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, BLUE VASEBaluster earthenware vase, attractive variegated blue glaze, ring-turned neck, applied loop handles, applied large blossom, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"...
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FIVE STONEWAREPIECES All salt-glazed with cobalt, an oval frame decorated with applied leaves (11.75 x 9 in.); two covered dishes (3.5 x 4 in.); a miniature churn with dasher (4 in.);...
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SLIP GLAZEDPITCHER AND VASE Earthenware, the baluster vase has applied flowers and birds, crimped rim (8.5 in.); the pitcher is decorated with sine waves between ring turnings (9.5 in.)....
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, OVOIDVASE 1984, stoneware with cobalt bent tulip frontal decoration flanked by applied ribbon-form, handles, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, THREEWALL POCKETS 1984, all with applied floral decoration: a stoneware piece with cobalt highlights (6.75 in.) (chip to rt. side leaf; firing lines, one from rim, one interior);...
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, INK STAND1985, earthenware ink well flanked by two compartments, white slip glaze with cobalt decoration, raised on four feet, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, COVEREDSTONEWARE JAR 1984, having a high collar with inner rim, applied ear handles flank a cobalt decoration of two exotic birds perched upon a tree, allover orange peel surface,...
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, PAIR OFCANDLESTICKS Earthenware with aqua glaze, typical Seagrove form, with deep cups and wide bases, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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