Chelsea Keramic Art Works

Description:

Chelsea Keramic Art Works
Volcanic vase
Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1880-99
Cylindrical neck on swollen cylindrical body in white crackle glaze with ash from firing, recessed circular foot with CKW mark, ht. 8 3/4 in.

This piece is accompanied by a history by Mr. George Judd on Hammer Galleries' stationary of the Dedham Potteries and the techniques indicative of their experimental work and the influences from the Ming period of Asian history.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords