Burlon Craig Swirl Vase / Mug Grouping (2) Pottery Catawba Valley NC

Burlon Craig (b1914-d2002), Catawba Valley folk potter of the highest degree, 1980's to early 90's mini really nicely turned swirl vase. Signed in his less common larger 'BBC' stamp on base. bottom. S

These are fine examples of the folk pottery of Burlon Craig (b1914-d2002) circa 1990s. Both pots are tri-swirl with cobalt, white, and alkaline. And incised sine wave decoration. The pitcher has a fin

A fine swirl face pot by Burlon (b1914-d2002) turned late in his life with the face applied by his grandson Dwayne. As demand for the Burlon's faces particularly skyrocketed as an octogenerian, his gr

A great example of Burlon's work from the 1990's, fully created by him from turning the jug, formation and aplication of strap handles, and application of the face. Plus the face jug is multiple color

large Burlon Craig vase, olive green alkaline glaze, baluster form, stamped "B.B. CRAIG, VALE, N.C." on base, 14-1/4 in.; small jug with olive green alkaline glaze, signed "? J D" on shoulder, straigh

Eight-Gallon Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jar, attributed to Burlon Craig at the Neely Blackburn Pottery, Catawba Valley, NC, circa 1935, large-sized, cylindrical jar with applied lug handles and semi-ro

Great fun jug by Joe Reinhardt alluding to his wife Jill. This is from 2000 and on the base he 'My wife run off with another jug and what a relief'. And it's fine 2 handle swirl jug of which to be pro

Sweet little churn tri-swirl snake pot by the Catawba Valley's Charlie Lisk. This pot is another great Charlie pot in the auction with the squatty ruffled vase form. Circa 2000-2010 (latest). Great sn

Joe Reinhardt is a retired Catawba Valley potter. His shop/home are basically across the road from the old Craig family homesite. He lost his sweetheart Jill (his wife) ~1/2 dozen years ago. This is d

John Saunders founded a pottery in 2009 in Hudson, NC (Caldwell County or northern part of the CV). Could not determine whether he is still active, but this orange-speckled double face pot with 2 hand

Joe Reinhardt is a retired Catawba Valley potter. His shop/home are basically across the road from the old Craig family homesite. He lost his sweetheart Jill (his wife) ~1/2 dozen years ago. This is d

Large Burlon Craig (North Carolina, 1914-2002) stoneware pottery pitcher with swirl glaze. Stamped on base "B. B. Craig, Vale, NC". 16 1/2". 9.5 lbs. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell

7 x 6 inch 2 color swirl pitcher, loop handle, 3.5 inch swirl vase, similar size blue swirl vase, 3.5 inch miniature jug, all pieces stamped BB Craig and Vale NC Line Item # 118,70

A stupendous elegant vase by potter Steve Abee of the Catawba Valley. Circa 2000. The 6 strap handles are symmetrically placed, decorated with plate glass runs. And wood-fired alkaline glaze. Stamped

Ben Allman has turned pots for a couple decades+ in the Catawba Valley. He also helps run a local auction with his dad Terry. Based currently in Conover NC. This is truly fine example of Ben's folk po

Hilton Pottery, Catawba Valley, NC Pitcher. Early to Mid 20th century. Measures 7"x6 1/2"x11 1/4". Weight 4 pds 11 oz. John Wesley Helton established a pottery business in the mid 1800's after returni

Another great pot by Bree, who worked for many years at Richard Kale's pottery shop. And also another large example by her. Her pots are generally are fairly petite. This is an elaborate farm scene fr

Another top notch face pot by Dwayne Craig. The color of the glaze is some variation of modified glass glaze the Craigs employ. The face is simple and magnificent. Dwayne signed the pot on base and da

Two Swirl Pottery Pieces, Burlon Craig (1914-2002 Vale, NC)a two color alkaline glazed clay birdhouse with potter's stamp to the underside (8 3/4 in.) and a dual spout jug of three color clay, stamp o

stamped on bottom. 2.5"

Billy Ray Hussey 9 inch earthenware jar, shoulders runs, 4 diminutive handles, signed BH, 10 inch Gary Mitchell Catawba pottery Swirl vase, #15 signed Line Item # 12

11 inch tall pitcher with dark brown runny glaze, incised lines at neck, distinctive applied handle, 10 inch 2 color swirl pitcher, both bearing Stamped GM under spout

Two (2) North Carolina pottery items. 1st item: Kim Ellington (Vale, NC, b. 1954) Catawba Valley folk pottery lidded jar with incised concentric sine wave decoration to the body. Signed on the base. 8

1930s, bean pot with double handles, clear glaze over brown and tan swirled clay, stamped on base "Reinhardt Bros. / Vale, N.C." (Enoch and Harvey Reinhardt, Catawba Valley, North Carolina, 1912-1937)