Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2006.37.2ab |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Gonder Ceramic Arts (1941-1957) |
Title |
Maroon Curled Candleholders |
Date |
Circa 1950 |
Makers Marks |
Both candleholders have a molded and raisd manufacturer's mark Gonder / 565 / U.S.A. |
Description |
After an already extensive career in the ceramic arts, Lawton Gondor (1900-?) established Gonder Ceramic Arts (1941-1957) in the former Zane Pottery Company facilities in South Zanesville, Ohio. The company produced a wide range of intricate shapes with innovative glazes. This two-piece set of candleholders, shape number 565, features an elaborate, curled shape and a maroon glaze. |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
4.250 |
Width (in) |
5.500 |
Depth (in) |
2.750 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Art Pottery |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Purchase, Ayers Collection Fund |
People |
Purchase, Ayers Collection Fund |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Candleholders Candlesticks Cast Gonder Ceramic Arts (1941-1957) High Gloss Maroon Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
Not on view |