C1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft Container And Tureen Set Calif. Vintage
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1053870 | Main Color: brown, grey, black, cream |
This set is in excellent condition.
Features beautiful earthy toned glaze in chocolate brown, with caramel, grey, and black accents.
Iconic design attributed to Robert Maxwell.
10 pieces including lids.
Large container measures 8" tall, 6" wide.
2 medium containers measure 7" tall, 5.5" wide.
Tureen measures 8" wide, 6" tall.
Sugar bowl measures 3.5" tall, tiny chip or glaze skip on knob of lid.
I have seen pieces similar to this design listed as... Robert Maxwell, but in fact this design was inspired by his technique.
"The similarity between Robert Maxwell’s output and Treasure Craft’s “Pottery Craft” division can be confusing to collectors. The ill-fated merger of Maxwell’s business with Treasure Craft lasted only about six months. This unfortunate episode marked the end of slip-cast production for Maxwell because his master molds were in the possession of Treasure Craft and could not be retrieved. A lawsuit against Al Levin’s business was settled out of court, but that didn’t stop Levin from producing Pottery Craft—a line that closely mimicked the Maxwell slip-cast production. Although the Maxwell molds were never used, new shapes employing his clay formula and glazes as well as his distinctive method of pouring the glaze to form overlapping patterns were produced in abundance. Adding to the confusion is the fact that Maxwell and Pottery Craft items were routinely marked only with paper labels."
Features beautiful earthy toned glaze in chocolate brown, with caramel, grey, and black accents.
Iconic design attributed to Robert Maxwell.
10 pieces including lids.
Large container measures 8" tall, 6" wide.
2 medium containers measure 7" tall, 5.5" wide.
Tureen measures 8" wide, 6" tall.
Sugar bowl measures 3.5" tall, tiny chip or glaze skip on knob of lid.
I have seen pieces similar to this design listed as... Robert Maxwell, but in fact this design was inspired by his technique.
"The similarity between Robert Maxwell’s output and Treasure Craft’s “Pottery Craft” division can be confusing to collectors. The ill-fated merger of Maxwell’s business with Treasure Craft lasted only about six months. This unfortunate episode marked the end of slip-cast production for Maxwell because his master molds were in the possession of Treasure Craft and could not be retrieved. A lawsuit against Al Levin’s business was settled out of court, but that didn’t stop Levin from producing Pottery Craft—a line that closely mimicked the Maxwell slip-cast production. Although the Maxwell molds were never used, new shapes employing his clay formula and glazes as well as his distinctive method of pouring the glaze to form overlapping patterns were produced in abundance. Adding to the confusion is the fact that Maxwell and Pottery Craft items were routinely marked only with paper labels."
