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Title: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: GreenhornGirl on September 26, 2011, 11:19:47 PM

Hi all!  Bought this little ceramic glazed and silver painted compote (?) or footed bowl/dish.  It has crazing consistent with age on the inside & bottom, which are cream.  It is 3.25" tall x 3.5" diameter mouth & base.  3" deep from inside.  No markings whatsoever.  Anyone have any idea what this is, as far as origin, date, style, maker, or anything else at all would be much appreciated!  Thx for lookin'!  :)

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: fancypants on September 26, 2011, 11:50:59 PM

No big clues here , sorry , GG .

Looks like a poured item (1/2+1/2 mold marks) for sure , 'lessin I'm seeing that wrong .

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: wendy177 on September 27, 2011, 04:53:15 AM

your piece was made by Swetye Ceramic Artware - Salem, Ohio Joseph Swetye  Started in 1946  known for using gold and silver palladium finishes. Sold primarily to florists,  Height of production was in the  late 40's and 50's.    :)
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/swetye-salem-o-ceramics-footed-bowl-vase-silver
 

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: Oceans64 on September 27, 2011, 06:10:32 AM

Wendy - The depth of your knowledge amazes me!!

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: ironlord1963 on September 27, 2011, 10:28:27 AM

   Thumbs up to wendy  ;D

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: GreenhornGirl on September 27, 2011, 12:28:37 PM

WOW.  I am beyond impressed.  Thank you Wendy!!!!

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: greenacres on September 27, 2011, 01:14:08 PM

If you see a "G", it could be this too. This is silver with a white bird. It's similar to your glaze.

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: GreenhornGirl on September 27, 2011, 03:05:19 PM

Thanks, greenacres.  I ended up finding multiple of the Swetye items after Wendy mentioned it that are identical to mine, so it's definitely a Swetye (some of them that are identical have the bottom stamps of Swetye).  But thanks all!

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: wendy177 on September 27, 2011, 03:10:24 PM

Glad I could help!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: greenacres on September 27, 2011, 03:34:56 PM

Live and learn, lol Wendy you know your stuff!

Title: Re: Silver Painted Pottery
Post by: KC on September 27, 2011, 10:13:09 PM

wendy agree....you are amazing!