ROOKWOOD "SIGNED" ORIGINAL SARA "SALLIE" COYNE VASE, c1928

This is a hand-thrown model, number 2120, the glaze is "wax-matte," it dates c1928. This is my first "signed" original piece of Rookwood. And how fantastic to get a piece by Sara "Sallie" Coyne, one of Rookwood's most distinguished decorators/designers, as my first one! Coyne worked at Rookwood Pottery from 1891-1931. Along with K. Shirayamadani, one of the longest tenured decorators/designers. Oh, Joy!

ROOKWOOD PRE-PRODUCTION SEA-GREEN VASE 1911

This 1911 Rookwood vase dates from the "pre-production" period before 1914. After 1914, when Joseph H. Gest became president of Rookwood Pottery, Rookwood began producing "multiples" of all pieces and patterns (except signed pieces). This lovely geometric, insized pattern was never repeated on another piece and is orignal only to this "hand-thrown" (not from a mold) vase. Looking good, you gorgeous 96 year old!

ROOKWOOD ALBERT MUNSON VELLUM GLAZE 1918

This is a lovely 6" vellum glazed Rookwood vase from 1918. A "wheat" design is incised along the top. Vellum glaze is a type of matte glaze, often pale blue or green, put over lightly colored clay, and this finish proved particularly beautiful when used for landscapes. The famous Rookwood R-P monogram was first used in 1886, and a flame was added around the symbol each year thereafter. There are also typically clay or body marks indicating which color or type of clay the piece was made of. "P" stands for soft porcelain, begun in 1914. Shape numbers and size letters correspond to the many shapes used over the years. "S" identified a special piece, while "Z" required a matte glaze. Vellum glaze was marked with a "V." I received this lovely vase as a 12th anniversary present. It was designed by Albert C. Munson.