Lovely Old Hull Pink Sunglow Sun Glow Pansy & Butterfly Handled Basket #84

Pottery : Hull

 

I am very pleased to offer this fine old handled basket made by Hull in the pink Sunglow pattern. It is marked “U.S.A. 84” on the base. The Sunglow line was available in 2 distinct styles: one with the more common straw-like daisy and the other with pansies and butterflies. I see the straw-daisy variety with some regularity—less often the pansy variety. This particular example is of the pansy/butterfly variation. My reference book says this pattern dates to 1948-1949, but I have read elsewhere that these were made after the Hull factory was destroyed in 1950 during a flood which caused the kilns to explode. When they reopened with new kilns, they began producing more high-gloss items such as these. I’m not sure which is accurate. This measures 5 ½” in diameter and approximately 6 ½” tall. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. There is some gentle crazing appropriate to its age, but it is not at all disfiguring. Shipping weight: 3 lb. 8 oz. (Location: K1)

Item ID: RL040901