Antique 1899 Rookwood Pottery Floral Vase Urn 705 Orange Brown 8"

Description

Antique 1899 Rookwood Pottery 705 ceramic flower vase. Simply styled vase with tapered base and flared mouth, decorated with a golden green to dark brown ombré and painted under the glaze with drooping soft orange flowers.

An X scratched in the base usually indicates the piece was a second and was not allowed to be sold at the top quality price; however, the X did not always indicate a second. The Rookwood management was constantly striving to increase business by attempting new methods of merchandising; however, despite all efforts, the salesroom became overstocked. In order to alleviate this problem, a certain amount of perfect pieces were removed and placed in the second room. These were incised with an X and reduced in price, where they sold more readily. Because the X mark does not always mean it’s a second.

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear; crazing; a few flaws in glaze

Dimensions

5" x 8.25" (Diameter x Height)