This piece was thrown on the wheel by Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin and sgraffito decorated by Garine of Kulina Folk Art. This unique, straight sided, gallon jug table lamp is decorated with a sgraffito "angel with wings" motif. The piece is thrown on the wheel and white slip was applied. When the piece is slightly dry, it is incised with the sgraffito pattern by scratching away the slip, leaving behind the design and revealing the red body of the clay underneath. Once it is completely dry, it is fired once. This is called a bisque firing. A second firing is done after it is glazed and accents are applied. After the second firing an antiquing finish is also applied to the unglazed surfaces. The lamp is 20” high including the shade, jug is 11" high and 7.75" wide. Shade is not included in the sale but we recommend a midsize UNO lamp shade, approximate size: 9" top x12" bottom x9" high. An UNO shade does not require a harp or finial but instead sits on the reversible threaded ring found on the antique brass finish socket and as seen in the photo.
* We reproduce antique redware and our pieces are made to look old. Any cracks, chips and slight crazing are intentional to give the feel of an antique heirloom.
* Lead-free and food-safe, signed and antiqued on the unglazed surfaces
* Not microwave safe
* Our own formulated lead-free glaze turns the white slip a golden color during firing.
* Hand-wash the pottery to protect the natural sealer on the unglazed surfaces.
* Redware by nature is somewhat porous, if used as a vase, place a liner in the vase.
* Since each item is hand-made, dimensions are approximate and may vary up to 0.5". You will also notice variations in form, color and design.
* We combine shipping on multiple purchases. Shipping quotes are estimates, we are doing our best to estimate final size and weight of the box after packing.
* We will refund shipping overcharges if there is a substantial difference in the shipping cost vs. the amount you are charged.
* Our goal is to be fair with shipping costs and get the items to you in perfect condition.
Our redware is hand-made by using our special clay mix and unique lead-free glaze. In order for us to control color and quality, we blend our own clay from five different clays found in different parts of the United States. Rick uses an old technique called "slip trailing" to decorate the pots with different colors of clays while Garine uses ancient pottery decoration methods, sgraffito and stamping. Sgraffito cuts through the yellow slip on the surface to reveal the red body of the clay beneath and stamping is using found objects to create patterns with slips on the surface of the pot. All our pieces are fired twice and have slight crazing in various degrees on the surface of the glaze to make them look old. Most of our plates also have cat paw prints impressed on the back that were originally created by our Siamese cat, Ashby.
Since redware pottery cannot withstand drastic changes in temperature, pie plates and baking dishes must be gradually warmed prior to baking. Platters and plates should be at room temperature or slightly warmed before serving very hot foods. Redware by nature is somewhat porous. A pot will hold liquid for a period of time, but is not recommended for long-term storage of liquids. If the piece is used as a vase, place a liner in the vase to protect your furniture. Thank you for finding a place in your home for our products.
