- Southern stoneware vessels Craven
Southern stoneware vessels Craven Family Piedmont North Carolina circa 1870 salt-glazed consisting of two jugs and pitcher each with tooled rim and ribbon handles attached to slightly tapered form; jug stamp: J.D. Craven. H11 1/2'' W7'' H11 1/4'' W6 1/2'' and H10 3/4'' W8'' (3pcs) Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
- NC Pottery Two Pieces J.D. Craven(Jacob
NC Pottery Two Pieces J.D. Craven(Jacob Dorris Craven 1827-1895) salt-glazed stoneware both 1.5 quart capacity a jug and a cream riser both stamped ''J.D. Craven.''8 in. and 5 x 8 in.Minor roughness to inner rim of cream riser and to base of jug.
- J.D. Craven stoneware pitcher,
J.D. Craven stoneware pitcher, speckled salt glaze, marked on side "J.D. Craven" (Jacob Dorris Craven, Randolph and Moore Counties, North Carolina, 1826-1895), 12-3/4 in. Scattered rim chips, normal base wear, otherwise good condition.
- W.N. Craven salt glaze stoneware
W.N. Craven salt glaze stoneware jar, ovoid with applied lugs, overall speckled and runny dark olive glaze, stamped on side "WN Craven" (William Nicholas Craven, Randolph County, North Carolina, 1820-1903), 10 in. Excellent condition, no damage or repairs found.
- TWO CRAVEN (NC) POTTERY JUGS Including
TWO CRAVEN (NC) POTTERY JUGS Including a J.D. Craven jug (11.5 in.); and a J.B. Craven, 1987 Jugtown jug (14.5 in.), both marked.
- J. D. Craven salt glaze butter
J. D. Craven salt glaze butter crock, pale olive stoneware, marked on shoulder "JD Craven" (Jacob Dorris Craven, Randolph and Moore County, North Carolina, 1827-1895), 7 in. Extensive rim wear and scattered small chips. The Collection of Tom and Ann Hixson.
- J. D. Craven Jug North Carolina,
J. D. Craven Jug North Carolina, 19th century, salt glaze stoneware with coggle-incised shoulder, impressed "J.D. Craven" (Jacob Dorris Craven, Randolph and Moore Counties, North Carolina, 1827-1895), 12-1/2 in., with modern (Chinese) leather carrying case, 14-1/2 in.,
- Craven Pottery (East Liverpool,
Craven Pottery (East Liverpool, Ohio) Arts & Crafts mug in matte green, hand modeled by W.P. Jervis. Marked Jervis USA (impressed). Tight spider line to bottom. 4 5/8" tall.
- T.W. Craven stoneware jar, ovoid
T.W. Craven stoneware jar, ovoid with two applied strap handles and central piecrust applied decoration, salt glaze with various mottled and runny shades of gray with bits of brown and green, large incised "X" at top of shoulder, attributed to T.W. Craven, Henderson County, Tennessee, 1840-1860, 20-1/2 in. Large base chips, scattered surface abrasions and pitting, various firing anomalies with glaze bubbles and cracks, no repairs found. Consignor is fourth generation owner of jug which descended in his great-grandmother's family and for many years resided in her farmhouse in Jackson, Tennessee; Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina
- William P. Jervis for Craven Art
William P. Jervis for Craven Art Pottery. Rare bowl. c. 1906, glazed earthenware. 3½ h × 8½ dia in. result: $882. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Impressed signature, manufacturer's mark and number to underside ‘Jervis Craven 135’.
- SIX PIECES OF J.D. CRAVEN STONEWARE(Randolph
SIX PIECES OF J.D. CRAVEN STONEWARE(Randolph and Moore Counties, North Carolina, 1827-1895) red and tan salt glaze jug, smaller tan salt glaze jug, angled collared rims, applied thick strap handles, 12 in. and 9-1/4 in.; tan and red salt glaze preserve jar, rounded shoulder, flared neck, down turned angled rim, 9-3/4 in.; two angled clabber bowls, flat angled rims, 5-1/2 and 5-3/4 in.; tan salt glaze straight sided jar, applied arched lug handles, 7-1/4 in., all pieces stamped "J.D. CRAVEN"
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies, clay body anomalies, surface wear and abrasions, minor chips to glazes, base edge wear and chips, large jug with minor rim chip, kiln debris base edge chips and wear, small jug with old oil or turpentine inside, stabilized hairline down from spout to base edge next to handle, preserve jar with 1-1/2 in. rim chip and four other smaller rim chips, interior rim abrasions, clabber bowl with 2 in. rim chip and three other rim chips, interior rim chips and abrasions, other clabber bowl with 3/4 in. rim chip, straight sided jar with several rim chips, 1-1/4 in. handle chip, illumination under blacklight of entire exterior of small jug, some illumination of other pieces due to residue
- 5-Gallon stoneware crock, attributed
5-Gallon stoneware crock, attributed to Jacob Dorris Craven (Randolph County,NC, 1826-1895), 14-1/4" h, chip to rim
- T. W. Craven Stoneware Jar (Tinsley
T. W. Craven Stoneware Jar (Tinsley W. Craven, North Carolina/Tennessee, 1775-1860; working Henderson County, Tennessee, 1840-1860), ovoid with flattened rim and band of piecrust decoration at center, two lug handles, salt glaze varies from gray to brown, 17-1/2 in.,
- Crowan Pottery, two celadon glaze
Crowan Pottery, two celadon glaze cups and saucers, impressed marks
- Two pieces North Carolina stoneware,
Two pieces North Carolina stoneware, both salt glazed: ovoid jug marked "J.D. Craven" (Jacob Dorris Craven, Randolph and Moore Counties, North Carolina, 1827-1895), handle with circular pinwheel stamp, hand-punched "2" below mark, varying gray and brown glaze, 15 in., cracks in handle and base ; churn with two lug handles, marked "J Jordan" (Jesse J. Jordan, Randolph County, North Carolina, Seagrove area, died 1896) with large punched "2" below, 13-3/4 in., large rim loss (1-1/2 x 4 in.), 1 in. rim chip, various surface anomalies and grooves as made . Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
- DONNA CRAVEN (SEAGROVE, NC), LIDDED
DONNA CRAVEN (SEAGROVE, NC), LIDDED JAR Wood fired salt glazed stoneware with dark slip applied in controlled runs, inscribed circles decorated the cover and shoulder, inscribed on the bottom "Craven."
- Three redware bowls: one with orange/yellow
Three redware bowls: one with orange/yellow glaze, back marked "Craven Pottery, Steeds, NC", 1920s-1930s, 1-7/8 x 10-1/8 in., extensive crazing and interior wear ; deep bowl with yellow/orange glaze, possibly Wachovia district, Piedmont North Carolina, 19th century, 2-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., large rim chips and extensive crazing from use ; one with yellow/orange glaze, 1-3/4 x 9-5/8 in., extensive glaze losses from use, rim chips, no repairs found . Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
- NC POTTERY, A SELECTION OF BEN
NC POTTERY, A SELECTION OF BEN OWEN III Six vessels to include: a vertically carved vase with small mouth, green crackle glaze, 2005 (8 1/2 in.); an ovoid salt glazed jug, 1984: a red glazed double handled baluster vase, 2013 (9 1/4 in.); a flared mouth vase, 2005 (7 in.) and two others, all signed and dated on the underside.
- NC FOLK POTTERY, BURLON CRAIG FACE
NC FOLK POTTERY, BURLON CRAIG FACE JUG Small jug with heavy alkaline and coke bottle glaze, rough surface with 'pebbled' glaze, applied features include blank eyes and open mouth with china plate teeth, stamped on the underside.
- EXHIBITED WEST TENNESSEE 10 GALLON
EXHIBITED WEST TENNESSEE 10 GALLON POTTERY JAR, ATTRIB....Exhibited West Tennessee (Henderson County) ten-gallon stoneware pottery jar attributed to Tinsley W. Craven. Oval-shaped with ear handles and a crimped or raised band encircling the middle with wave design, joining both halves of the jar. Incised "10" below the rim denoting capacity. 21" H. Note: This jar was exhibited in the MADE IN TENNESSEE exhibition at the Tennessee Fine Art Center at Cheekwood, Nashville, 1971. It is featured on page 44 of the exhibition catalog as Figure 123. Biographical note: The Cravens were important potters in the Piedmont area of NC and are best known for their salt-glazed stoneware (See Smith and Rogers' Survey of Historic Pottery Making in Tennessee and Turners and Burners by Charles Zug). Around 1829, Thomas Craven (b. 1775, NC) and his family moved out of North Carolina. He and three of his sons, Balaam, John M., and Solomon moved to Clarke Co. GA. His other two sons, William R. and Tinsley W., along with his brother-in-law, John Fesmire, moved to Tennessee. They can be found in the 1830 Henderson Co. census. Tinsley W. Craven died in Henderson Co. in 1860. Research courtesy of Carole Wahler.
The collection of Richard H. and Kathleen L. Hulan.
Condition:
Overall very good condition. Old tight spider beneath one handle, approximately 3". Some scattered firing flaws and salt glaze runs.
- JACOB DORRIS CRAVEN (1826-1895
JACOB DORRIS CRAVEN (1826-1895 RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC), STONEWARE CROCK Salt glazed cylindrical form, tapered neck and molded rim, stamped "J.D. CRAVEN" to shoulder.
- Two Pottery Face Vessels mid to
Two Pottery Face Vessels mid to late 20th century: face mug with broken china teeth, brown glaze, stamped "BB Craig, Vale, NC" (Catawba County, North Carolina, 1914-2002), 4-1/4 in., good condition; miniature face jug with broken china teeth, redware with brown glaze, signed in script "Marie Rogers" (Meansville, Georgia, born 1922), 4 in.,
- DOVER POTTERY (NC), TWO CRYSTALLINE
DOVER POTTERY (NC), TWO CRYSTALLINE POTTERY VASES Seagrove, NC., a jar with large bronze crystals, wide banded mouth with inner rim signed and date 1995 (9 1/2 in.); the second is a striking combination of aubergine field with deep aqua crystals, variegated interior glaze, signed and dated 1994 on the underside (8 in.)
- Stoneware jar, slightly ovoid with
Stoneware jar, slightly ovoid with flattened rim, mottled runny dark brown/red alkaline glaze, attributed by John Burrison to Isaac Henry Craven, 1839-1900, Mossy Creek, White County, Georgia, active in third quarter 19th century, 7-1/2 in. Several large rim chips, otherwise good condition.
- Six pieces pottery, Cynthia Bringle,
Six pieces pottery, Cynthia Bringle, (Penland, North Carolina, born 1939): urns, pitchers and vases, stoneware and raku construction with various glazes, all signed, 6 in. to 8-1/2 in. Excellent condition, minor rim chips to 8-1/2 in. vase.
- Five Pieces Burlon Craig Pottery
Five Pieces Burlon Craig Pottery (Catawba County, North Carolina, 1914-2002): snake jug, 12-1/4 in.; jug with brown glaze and run of white glaze, 10-1/2 in.; miniature snake jug, 7 in.; two mugs, each about 4-3/4 in., all signed except one mug "BB Craig, Vale NC",
- MOORCROFT CERAMIC VASE AND A VAN
MOORCROFT CERAMIC VASE AND A VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY VASEMoorcroft Ceramic Vase and a Van Briggle Pottery Vase,,
- AMERICAN POTTERY FACE COOKIE JAR
AMERICAN POTTERY FACE COOKIE JAR AND COVER stamped B.B. Craig/ Vale NC with bulging eyes straight nose and bared teeth covered in a mottled olivine glaze - h:9.50 in. Provenance: From the Estate of Kirby Rodriguez
- Brown Pottery miniature face jug,
Brown Pottery miniature face jug, stoneware with Albany slip glaze, broken china teeth, base stamped "Brown Pottery" (Arden, North Carolina), 5-1/4 in. Minor firing flaws and glaze chips.
- CRARY POTTERY, 5-GALLON JUG, 1930SLarge
CRARY POTTERY, 5-GALLON JUG, 1930SLarge Crary 5 gallon jug, top half glazed brown. A "5" is scratched near the top; no maker's name or marks visible. The Crarys set up a pottery by their small store in Bluff Springs, FL in 1933, and it closed in 1939. Very good condition, heavy, rather sloppy glazing and firing, many glaze pops, making one side full of giant bumps. Remarkably free of chips and cracks.
- Two pieces Isaac Craven pottery:
Two pieces Isaac Craven pottery: canning jar, slightly ovoid with everted rim, dark brown/black glaze, visible turning rings, 10-3/4 in., good condition, small rim chips and normal surface abrasions, base with losses possibly as fired ; bowl with two lug handles, shaped and flattened rim, pale olive alkaline glaze, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4 in., normal rim wear with scattered small chips, several large cracks throughout with related repairs and resurfacing , both attributed by John Burrison to Isaac Henry Craven, 1839-1900, Mossy Creek, White County, Georgia, active in third quarter 19th century. Gleason Lee, 1994
- CARYN KREITZER STUDIO ART POTTERY
CARYN KREITZER STUDIO ART POTTERY VESSELS, 2 Caryn Kreitzer (American, XX-XXI) studio art pottery ceramic terracotta vessels hand-built and painted with a Postmodern abstract black and white design, one covered oversized teapot or watering can and one vase with a flaring lip, each signed "C. Kreitzer" to underside. Vase: 14" H x 6.5" W x 5.75" D.
- RARE STAMP CRAVEN & CO. (1850S,
RARE STAMP CRAVEN & CO. (1850S, RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC), THREE GALLON CROCK Salt glazed stoneware ovoid form with rounded rim, wide applied lug handles each with cobalt applied to the upper surface, stamp below one handle "3 / CRAVEN & Co." The CRAVEN & Co. undoubtedly refers to a family group, probably the sons of Anderson Craven. The use of the cobalt indicates that T.W. was most certainly a member of this group.
- P. MCOY AND E.S. CRAVEN STONEWARE
P. MCOY AND E.S. CRAVEN STONEWARE JARS(Randolph County, North Carolina, P. MCoy, 1816-1876, E.S. Craven, 1810-1893) salt glaze to large ovoid storage jar, three different groups of incised banded line decorations to shoulder, stamped "P. MCOY", "NC" and "4", two applied lug handles, angled rim, 16 in.; salt glaze to smaller ovoid storage jar, coggle wheel line decoration at shoulder between two applied strap handles, curved neck with angled flat rim, impressed "E.S. Craven" stamp to both sides of jar, 11 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, surface residue, wear and minor glaze chips to surface Craven jar with eight rim chips, rough interior rim edge, 1-1/2 in. loss to one handle, other chips to handles, base edge chips and wear, MCoy jar with 4 exterior rim chips and other minor glaze frits, 1 interior rim chip, 1 stabilized hairline from rim to base edge, another adjacent hairline from below handle to base edge. hairline running between the two, another hairline from belly of jar to base edge with two large hairlines coming off of it, five other large associated hairlines under the other handle at belly of jar, all apparently stabilized, other small hairlines
- CRARY POTTERY, HANDLED JUG, STONEWAREHandled
CRARY POTTERY, HANDLED JUG, STONEWAREHandled stoneware jug, CRARY POTTERY, FLA with impressed mark under base. Unglazed exterior, interior appears to be salt glaze. Measures 9 1/2" tall. Excellent condition with minor surface wear and no chips, cracks or damage.
- NC FOLK POTTERY FACE JUG, BROWNS
NC FOLK POTTERY FACE JUG, BROWNS POTTERY Arden, NC., circa 1930, Albany slip / frogskin glazed stoneware, having a high arched handle, small applied features include pierced eyes with inscribed eyelashes, protruding lips over open mouth and eight china plate teeth, unmarked.