1906 VAN BRIGGLE #543 This Van Briggle piece has not previously been catalogued and recorded. It appears to be a Poppy Flower Design. The piece stands 4 1/4″ in height, and 4 1/4″ in diameter. The glaze is a beautiful green over dark chocolate clay; with the high points of the design showing the clay […]
AAPA Convention – April 19-22, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio
February 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
American Art Pottery Association National Convention, April 19-22, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio For more information: www.aapa.info and click on the “Convention” link Registration Forms are available online as well as in the Feb. issue of the AAPA Journal Thursday, April 19th 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Thursday Tour to Museum of Ceramics and Homer Laughlin Fiesta and […]
Gold Ore Glaze by Van Briggle Art Pottery
February 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you have not seen the Gold Ore Glaze pieces by Van Briggle Pottery; they are somewhat difficult to find. Produced in 1956 for only a few months, the pieces are limited in numbers. They do occasionally pop up at antique shows and sales, but are more often than not unidentified. The clay color showing on the […]
Van Briggle Vintage Fireplaces!!!
February 1, 2012 by 4 Comments
click on the photo to enlarge Van Briggle Vintage Fireplaces!! Collectors love to see the vintage Van Briggle fireplaces. From visiting in Colorado Springs over the last 10 years or so, we have seen and photographed several beautiful vintage Van Briggle fireplaces. This fireplace is one of the latest to be recognized and authenticated in […]
Do you have a Van Briggle Teens Turtle?
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you have a similar Van Briggle Turtle? Some time ago we were shown this piece by a friend. I very much wanted to buy it, but it was not for sale. Not long ago, our friend “gifted” it to my husband and me! What a wonderful gesture and surprise!! The turtle reminds me of […]
Mountain CRAG Brown
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mountain CRAG Brown ….reflecting the browns and greens found in a mountain crag At some point throughout the years, the name of this glaze color began to be incorrectly referred to as Mountain CRAIG Brown. Early literature clearly states the name as “MOUNTAIN CRAG BROWN” and the rationale for the use of the term. While […]
Roundhouse Blue Glaze for Van Briggle
January 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
During Van Briggle Art Pottery’s relocation from the Roundhouse in the fall of 2008, a room was opened upstairs which had previously been sealed shut. When the door was pried open, the 5 ft. x 8 ft. room was found to contain a fine white powder approximately 3 feet deep. Craig Stevenson was consulted, and […]
Van Briggle Memorial Pottery
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
VAN BRIGGLE MEMORIAL POTTERY Dedicated by Anne Gregory Van Briggle to her late husband, Artus Van Briggle, on December 3, 1908 Share with others your favorite experience visiting the Memorial Pottery – add a comment. This magnificent building is located at 1125 Glen. Av. in Colorado Springs, and presently houses the Facilities Services Department of […]
Van Briggle Art Pottery For Sale
December 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
NOTICE POSTED AT VAN BRIGGLE ART POTTERY, 1024 South Tejon, Colorado Springs, December 31, 2011 Business was brisk on the weekend of December 31, 2011. Long-time collectors and even some local residents who had never before purchased Van Briggle pottery were all eager to find a special selection to buy. The showroom floor looked quite […]