Weller Matte Green Vintage Arts and Crafts Pottery Ewer
- Weller Matte Green Vintage Arts and Crafts Pottery Ewer
- Very rare ewer is from the 1910s, crafted in the Arts and Crafts style with a rich matte green glaze, tall slender spout, and gracefully arched handle.
- Excellent condition with non-showing professional restoration to one of the rear points on the spout. No other damage or repair of any kind. Factory stilt chips on bottom.
- Ewer is 7 1/2" tall and 4 1/4" wide.
- Weller Pottery was founded in 1872 by Samuel A. Weller in Fultonham, Ohio, initially producing simple utilitarian items such as stoneware jars and crocks. As the company grew, it moved to Zanesville, Ohio, in the 1880s and expanded into decorative art pottery, capitalizing on the popularity of the Arts and Crafts movement. Weller became known for its wide range of pottery lines, with famous patterns each showcasing the company's artistic evolution. By employing talented designers, Weller Pottery gained recognition for its innovative glazes and artistic designs.
- Weller Pottery ceased operations in 1948, primarily due to competition from cheaper, mass-produced ceramics and changes in consumer demand. However, its pottery remains highly collectible today because of the variety, beauty, and craftsmanship of its designs. Collectors are drawn to Weller's diverse range of styles from art nouveau to arts and crafts including hand-decorated floral motifs to rich matte glazes. Certain lines are especially coveted for their artistic quality and rarity.
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