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Herbert Sanders Signed Pottery Moon Jar Dated 1931 O.S.U. Early Crystalline Work ![This listing has been edited since the page was last loaded. Click the icon to reload the page.](Content/Images/exclamation.png)
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- Sold Winning Bid: $170.00
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- High Bidder: charlieinthebox
- Location Cashier
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- Measurements 5"H x 4.5" Mouth Diameter x 3.75" Base Diameter x 6" Max Diameter Approximately
- Lot # 189
- System ID # 17782932
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Herbert Sanders Signed Pottery Moon Jar Dated 1932 Early Crystalline Work
The moon jar is a multi-dimensional earthy light brown/beige color.
This extraordinary pottery moon jar and the pieces in lots 188 and 190 of this auction were found on a shelf in the basement of a family home in Alliance, Ohio. They are all the early works of Dr. Herbert Sanders, renowned in the ceramics world for pioneering the crystalline glazing process.
Dr. Sanders was the first to get a PhD in Ceramics at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and has written several books on the topic. His other works are featured at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and other prestigious museums in New York. Dr. Sanders's signature is on each pottery piece in our online auction (two with "O.S.U."). These are assumed to be among his first works using his specialized glazing process.
When the family matriarch saw two pieces, she immediately recognized them as belonging to her mother. She shared that her mother most likely acquired them as a gift from a family member long ago, although there is no known familial relationship to Herbert Sanders. This is a wonderful historical art find in Alliance, Ohio!
A bit of the history of ceramics in Ohio:
East Liverpool, Ohio, proudly held the title of "America's Crockery City" and served as the thriving hub of the ceramic industry in the United States. From 1840 to 1930, the city's potteries contributed over half of the ceramics produced in the country. During the early 20th century, East Liverpool's ceramics industry stood as a vital and vibrant cornerstone for the city, akin to the significance of the steel industry in Pittsburgh. There is a Museum of Ceramics in the town of East Liverpool!
Ohio played a central role in the pottery industry thanks to its suitable waterways and abundant raw materials. With its natural gas deposits and rich clay, Zanesville, Ohio, was an ideal location for local potteries, earning it the nickname "Clay City.' At the peak of pottery production, Ohio was home to around 30 establishments, a testament to the state's significant contribution to the pottery industry. Ohioans undoubtedly take pride in and appreciate this rich history.
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