I like to junk for the vintage pottery that I love.  I purchased the yellow vase or pitcher a few years ago. It had a hand written sticker on the bottom that said Shawnee. I have an idea that a collector or vendor did that. Is it a Shawnee item? I don't know.

Yesterday, I found the pair of maroon pitchers at a thrift store.  Sometimes, items would be purchased as pairs, such as vases, to be used on a dining table.

These were stored somewhere for a long time. I washed them for photos, to get the dirt and grime removed. The bottoms are marked USA, 808. This is normal for vintage pottery.

Comments?

Anyone care to tell me the company that made this pottery?

Junking Find - Green, yellow-ware pitcher

I went out junking today, and I found a great yellow ware Green Pitcher. It is stamped on the bottom into the clay base. It is heavy, and has no defects, chips, or other flaws. Fabulous! A Great Find! A low price of course, at Goodwill. It is already on display with my other USA pottery collection.

Junking Score - A Vintage Fiesta Coffeepot

Today I went on one of my junking trips, and oh did I score! A vintage original green Fiesta Coffeepot. I made a place for it in my collection, this is the tallest pottery item in my collection. I found this at a thrift store.

"Circa 1936-1951: Standing nearly 10 1/2" high and second in height to only the 12" vintage Fiesta vase, the original vintage Fiesta coffeepot makes a spectacular statement on the festive table. This example in the original green is a wonderful example of the most classic of all vintage fiesta glazes— the original green."


from - Vintage American Pottery

Vintage Turkey Platter

This vintage turkey platter is a new acquisition to my mid-century ceramics collection. I had not been looking for anything, when I chanced upon this mint beauty. These were only used one time each year, then the mint condition is not unusual. 

It was manufactured by Van Nuys California, 1957. The design is air brushed so each one is one of a kind. The pottery is very heavy, and I use that factor to date items. Any new platters are light weight in comparison. I noted one that is for sale online for $54.25, that is pretty darn high....I paid under $10. I am a bargain huntress, and this is my prey. LOL