Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2013.040.005ab |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Universal Potteries (1934-1954) |
Title |
Carillon Teapot in Red |
Date |
Circa 1940 |
Makers Marks |
This piece has a manufacturer's ink stamp on the underside that reads as follows: Around outside edge: Made in U.S.A. Around inside of larger circle: Universal-Cambridge, O. / Oven Proof. Around inside of smaller circle: National Brotherhood of Operative Potteries. In the middle of the circular ink stamp is a stylized logo. This piece also has "3-9-R" written in black underglaze on the underside. |
Description |
Universal Potteries (1934-1954) operated in Cambridge, Ohio from circa 1934-1954. The company made numerous lines of dinnerware and kitchenware, including Blue Bell, Sunrise, and Carousel, to name a few. This red teapot is a shape known as "Carillon" and was also found in a blue variety. |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
6.500 |
Width (in) |
8.000 |
Depth (in) |
5.500 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Mid-Century Modern |
Place of Origin |
Cambridge, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Sharon See |
People |
See, Sharon |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Cambridge, Ohio Carillon Cast Dinnerware Earthenware High Gloss Kitchenware Mid-Century Modern Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Red Teapots Universal Potteries (1934-1954) |
Location |
Not on view |