Van Briggle Pottery Figural Candlestick, Moonglo White

Van Briggle Pottery Figural Candlestick, Moonglo White

The story of the Van Briggle Pottery Company is legendary. The brilliant young Artus Van Briggle, a rising star at the prestigious Rookwood Pottery, leaves Cincinnati, with the hope that the climate of Colorado Springs would abate his failing health. With his young bride Anne Gregory by his side, and the financial support of Rookwood's founder Maria Longworth Storer, he forms the Van Briggle Pottery Company. Following Artus' death in 1904 at the age of 35, Anne Van Briggle becomes president of the company, and remained involved in its operation until her death in 1929.

The Van Briggle Pottery & Tile Company remains one of the oldest American companies still producing art pottery today.

This splendid figural candlestick, produced circa 1986, features a superbly molded depiction of a young boy or cherub supporting a large cornucopia that forms the column, covered in Van Briggle's "Moonglo" white matte glaze.

Condition is excellent, free from chipping, cracking crazing or restoration.

Marked at the base edge with Van Briggle's double-A logo, and on the base underside with "Van Briggle Colo Spgs", Van Briggle's double-A logo and finishers mark "A".

H 9.25", base 4.25".

Item ID: DVB110

Photos and Text Copyright The Devil Duck Collection @ Ruby Lane

$75 USD

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