Strange Markings on My Pitcher

9 years ago

Hello All,

I have lurked for a long time, but never actually posted. Well, I guess today is the day. I have a small, pretty blue/green pitcher with strange markings. It measures 4.25" across the bottom, ~2" across the top, and is 3.5" tall. It is a pretty blue/green swirly mix. The colors are lighter than in the photos. What has me stumped is the maker's mark. It is some kind of modified arrow with the number "80", and other random marks thrown in for good measure. I have attacked some pictures for all you pros. Any info. at all is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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lindac92

9 years ago

Looks like the marks on the bottom of one of those "ready to decorate" ceramic items.

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Poopie Doop
Original Author
9 years ago
Do you really think that is a pitcher that someone decorated in a class?
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lindac92
9 years ago
Yes.....or as a hobby.
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woodrose77
9 years ago
All of the ceramic shop pieces I've seen have had someone's full name and a date on the bottoms. This piece looks handmade and hand glazed to me. I collect pottery, but I'm not an expert on it, so I could certainly be wrong.
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justlinda
9 years ago
Looks like it could read 'T O O K E 8 0 ' in a stylized form, up and down.
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lindac92
9 years ago
The full name is only on the piece if it's poured at the shop....and the person puts their name on it. I have several pieces given to me from a "ready to decorate" shop....with no name on the bottom.
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lindac92
9 years ago
Here are examples of ceramics to decorate.
http://www.ceramicsuppliesnow.com/index.php?cPath=1&gclid=CN7Ukc-L_9QCFRq4wAodpkgNcw
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sunnyca_gw
9 years ago
Whatever it is, it's got a nice shape & lovely coloring, it's a keeper!
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Poopie Doop
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you. I think that the colors are beautiful, also. It is even prettier in person .