TammiAndy
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posted on July 6, 2001 08:28:22 PM new
I have never tried to post a picture here so it may take me a couple tries. This vase is 10 1/4" high and does not have any markings on it at all. Here is my first try at the picture (thanks Joice)-
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 6, 2001 08:30:52 PM new
Wow...it worked! Any ideas on who the pottery maker might be? Thanking you all in advance! ~Tammi
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MurphyBird
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posted on July 7, 2001 03:51:59 AM new
No idea, but it is definately an intersting piece. At first I didn't notice the cherub faces at the top, and then suddenly the just jumped out!
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hwahwahwahwa
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posted on July 7, 2001 06:23:09 AM new
could be a copy of some one else design by a copycat
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glassperson
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posted on July 7, 2001 06:42:01 AM new
That sure looks like Roseville's "Blended" line, which is unmarked. I will take a look at my RV books.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 7, 2001 06:58:19 AM new
Thank you glassperson! I kind of thought it looked like Roseville too, but I'm not really that knowledgeable about that particular pottery as I used to collect just McCoy. This vase does have very heavy crazing but no chips or cracks and the colors are gorgeous! 
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llama_lady
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posted on July 7, 2001 07:54:14 AM new
I looked through my Roseville book. They did make a blended (combination of layers) but the pieces made were unbrella stands, jardinieres, and pedestals. These were unmarked because they used labels on this type of pottery.
It may be a piece of Majolica. If this is an older piece (and I don't know much about this type of pottery), some Majolica is worth as much or more as some of the Roseville pieces. Good luck in your adventure.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 7, 2001 10:16:21 AM new
ok...does anyone know anything about majolica? I am at a total loss on this one.
Thank you again....
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glassperson
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posted on July 7, 2001 10:37:03 AM new
While both my RV books (Huxford) did not show cherubs in the Blended line, they did show elephant heads and lion heads. Why not do a little research: go to ohioriverpottery.com and click on the Roseville site? There are many RV web pages and some even will ID for you - all free.
Majolica is tin-glazed earthen ware where extra "slip" (a blob of pottery)is attached to a piece of pottery and then this "blob" is molded in relief. Pls understand this explanation is extremely simplistic! There are also majolica web pages for you to investigate.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 7, 2001 11:24:15 AM new
Thank you glassperson for the info...I will check it out!!
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 7, 2001 02:19:12 PM new
Hmmmm...I have searched sites for 3 hrs. and have not found anything close to this vase. It has now become a quest for me....Please offer more suggestions...they are highly appreciated!!
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jadejim
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posted on July 7, 2001 02:41:56 PM new
This looks more like majolica to me than any recent American pottery like Roseville. The style looks somewhat European. However, holding it, looking at the bottom, etc would be the best way for me to tell. Is there any indication of age--the bottom appearance can give you a hint?
I do think it may be quite valuable. In the past when I have hit on something I can't put my finger on, I give it my best guess for category and title, set a hefty reserve, and let the bidders tell me. They always know more than I do!
Please let us know what you learn? I would love to find one that looks like yours!!
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 7, 2001 04:09:30 PM new
Here is some more photos:
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rarriffle
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posted on July 8, 2001 03:56:06 AM new
just boosting to the top
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vogeldanl
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posted on July 8, 2001 06:55:40 AM new
I reviewed all Majolica Gallery photos this morning but could not find anything similar. You might want to try listing as "Majolica Like" in title and see what happens. Nice item. Could find no listings under "Majolica Cherub".
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 8, 2001 08:35:05 AM new
Thank you vogeldanl and rarriffle! I truely appreciate your help! My quest has now become an obsession...I was searching web pages until 2:30 am this morning...I may want to look into that obsessive-compulsion issue... My brain disc is overloaded with information I may or may not ever use again  .
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rarriffle
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posted on July 8, 2001 03:18:24 PM new
go to www.msjudith.net and find the email then email the first picture to Judith Katz-Schwartz. She is one of the appraisers from the Personal FX show that used to be on.
I have done this and she has been very quick to email with her opinion and knowledge.
She also puts out a very interesting newsletter each month.
Good Luck.
By the way, Majolica is a type of tin glaze that was used. Most Majolica pieces have a nature base, such as a dish shaped like asparagus, etc.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 8, 2001 03:27:46 PM new
Thank you so much rarriffle...I will do that right now and let you know on this post what she says. I appreciate your help!!!
~Tammi
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Femme
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posted on July 8, 2001 04:08:58 PM new
Hi TammyAndy,
My first instinct says it is a piece of majolica.
The cherubs appear to be crisp and nicely detailed.
I would suggest you include the close-ups in your auction, as the vase does have a lot of crazing (those little lines). I also suggest you include that information in your condition description. A collector would want to know that detail.
Good luck!! 
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Mikecol
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posted on July 8, 2001 04:49:07 PM new
European Majolica , light weight in nature , possibly Czechoslovakia or Belgium , circa 1930's. Sold one last year on ebay with damage brought $30.00
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 8, 2001 05:09:05 PM new
Thank you Mikecol! Was it exactly like this one with the faces and everything? I don't really consider this one lightweight as it weighs 4 lbs...but then again, like I said, I really am not that knowledgeable about pottery. I will take your information (with gratitude) and search the web...Again.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 8, 2001 05:46:52 PM new
Wow, Judith is great...she got back to me immediately...Here is the info she shared:
All I can tell you without doing any research is that it looks like
majolica you have there. Now, that could mean it's Spanish, Italian, or
even English. It's a pretty piece, but if you need to more about it, your
best bet would be to have it examined by an appraiser, especially in the
absence of any marks on the bottom. Good luck!
I replied back that I live in a small Amish community with appraisers not readily available. So my search continues... Please keep sharing your leads with me...I truly appreciate them!
~Tammi
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 9, 2001 06:47:10 AM new
Mikecol...come back!!!!
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glassperson
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posted on July 9, 2001 04:39:07 PM new
Well if you are in the midst of an Amish community, then you probably will be in the midst of an antique community with lots of antique malls. Esp. in Pa.
And wasn't that a great help going to an ex- FX appraiser? Didn't you get a lot of help?Look, knowing what you have is a great deal of "research". Some of my glass has been sitting around for months waiting to be "id'ed". Nothing is easy. You can do what a few of my friends do and that is put something up for a high reserve and it costs $3. Then you get an appraisal for $3 when you see what the high bid is.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 9, 2001 05:50:56 PM new
Hi Glassperson...I'm in Indiana with one antique mall in town and it is owned by someone who I really don't trust. I had a booth at his store once and well...it was not a good experience for me. I'll probably hold on to this vase until I find some more info on it....(obsessed)
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jfpnatl
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posted on July 10, 2001 12:34:11 PM new
If I were to guess, I would go with the Italian Majolica. The galze definaitely looks like majolica. You need to put in the description you havent actually id'ed the origin or maker.
You do have a nice piece there and will probably bring 25-50 dollars on e bay. I have seen some bring more but thats about average, RT auctions I use do better for me on nice pieces such as yours.
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TammiAndy
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posted on July 11, 2001 04:57:36 AM new
Thank you for the info jfpnatl! What is an RT auction?
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