Description: Circa 1980 - 1990's JCS - James Seagraves Pennsylvania German Folk Art Pottery Bird, Heart, Flowers Plate JCS Signed OOAK Scarce FOLK ART Redware 10.25 Inch - PA Americana James Christian Seagraves (1913 - 1997) lived in Breinigsville, PA and was a revivalist potter. In 1976 he seriously began making pottery and creating his own design style based of traditional Pennsylvania German pottery. Seagraves created press molded figural birds with bright color glazes. To prevent reproductions the molds were destroyed following his death. The plate is in general great condition consistent with use and age. No cracks or loss of material is observed. The plate has a nice Redware and Sgraffito color pigmentation and patina. It has always been stored since acquired in 2006. This plate could had been made during 1973 - 1986 years. The bottom of the plate is signed by JCS and un-dated. It has the elaborated design of folk bird in sgraffito / slipware. Excellent condition, no cracks or loss of material observed. Base appears to have a loss, looking at it, it is the gloss material that was not set properly. Fine inside crackling from the making and under the gloss seal finish. Please see photos for condition. We have several plates by Seagraves in our current listings.Size: Rim is 10.25" diameter. It stands at 1 7/8"H.Dimensions are approximate. It weights 2.99 lbs. Insurance is included in the eBay shipping calculator. It usually ships next business day when possible. Please look at our listings for more redware plates, stoneware and one of a kind pieces. From time to time we offer coupon discounts as we are clearing our inventory. We will surely consider a serious and fair offer if you are interested in our merchandise. Notes: All items are sent with delivery confirmation. Buyer pays for return shipping. 20% restocking fee on returns.
Price: 166.25 USD
Location: Bedminster, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-26T16:48:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Pennsylvania
Number of Items in Set: 1
Antique: No
Shape: Round
Occasion: All Occasions, Anniversary, Best Wishes, Birthday, Bridal Shower, Business Gift, Casual, Congratulations, Friendship, Good Luck, Graduation, Grandparents' Day
Year Manufactured: 1983
Item Length: 10.25 in
Vintage: Yes
Department: Adult
Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Plate Diameter: 10.25 in
Manufacturer Warranty: none
Item Height: 1 7/8 in
Style: Folk & Indigenous
Features: Handmade, One of a Kind OOAK
Production Style: Art Pottery
Finish: Glossy
Item Width: 10.25 in
Handmade: Yes
Pattern: German Folk Art Bird Heart Flower Pottery Plate
Color: Multicolor
Material: Clay
Set Includes: Plate
California Prop 65 Warning: Collectible for decoration, not for food storage or handling
Brand: JCS James Christian Seagraves
Type: Decorative Plate
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Theme: PA German Folk Sgraffito
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Pottery
Backstamp: Incised
Item Weight: 2.99 lbs
Product Line: Seagraves Bird
