Jean Tag White Ceramic Pitcher & Bowl Wash Set Artisan Dollhouse Miniature
Item History & Price
This listing is for a beautiful white ceramic wash set by Jean Tag (of Originals By Tag, Newton NJ). This is a marvelous vintage set from the 1980s.This beautiful pitcher (also called a ewer) and matching bowl or basin make a lovely wash set for a bureau, night table, or wash stand. Both pieces are made of white talc clay, hand thrown by Jean. They have a creamy white color and lovely gloss. Both the pitcher and the basin have gentle fluted sides, adding to their beauty. Both the pitch...er and the basin are stamped on the bottom with Jean's mark, "Originals by Tag." The basin also shows the part of the stamp that says "Newton NJ". Both stamps are slightly faded with age, but are still quite legible if you are familiar with Jean's maker's mark.
For those who like to know about the artist: (from A Reference Guide to Miniature Makers Marks):As an art majorgraduate in Newark New Jersey, Jean Tag turned her interest inart toward education and acquired the necessary degree and certification toteach art. She resigned after 2 years of teaching, to stay at home to raise afamily with her husband. During the fifteen years spent at home, she directedher talents to oil painting, completing many commissions of historicallandmarks in northwest New Jersey.When returning to teaching in 1966 she had to refresh her skills and many ofthe crafts once learned. It was the reunion with the potter's wheel thatcaptured her special interest. During the national Bicentennial preparation in1975, she participated in many community events demonstrating the earlyAmerican craft of wheel thrown pottery. Space and time were limited, so bynecessity pieces had to be small, so small in fact that some observers wonderedif they were for a dollhouse. This also revealed the market for 1 inch scalechina for miniature collections. This became Jean’s new pursuit. The journey toperfect this craft and produce what collectors wanted has seen no end. Afterbeing indoctrinated into the world of one inch scale, the possibilities werecountless. Researching periods and styles of china became intriguing, butresearch and experimenting with clays, glazes, colors and paint becamecritical. Jean’s blue and white pieces of Chinese export design, as well asdelft and Meissen, became her trademark. All of Jean’s wheel thrown pieces are of white talc claywhich has been kiln fired, decorated with underglaze, refired, glazed, andfired again. The addition of gold trim or China paint requires a 4th firing. Approximate Dimensions: Pitcher: ⅞" H x ⅞" W x ⅝" DBowl: 7/16" H x 1⅛" W
This item:Is a pre-owned, handcrafted vintage piece from an exclusive collection. It is in excellent condition.Is a 1:12 (1 inch) scale miniature, unless otherwise stated in description.Is not a toy. It is an adult collectible miniature, and is not meant for children under the age of 14.Welcome to my eBay Store. Thank you for looking! Please browse my store (Lovely Little Life Miniatures): Here is the link to my store filled with many wonderful miniatures, etc. http://stores.ebay.com/Lovely-Little-Life-Miniatures
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Lovely Little Life Miniatures features a curated collection of 1:12 scale dollhouse miniatures ranging from high-end artisan-crafted one-of-a-kind pieces to mid-range quality merchandise. I specialize in Victorian / Edwardian Period pieces, but carry additional items, as well.Payment: Payment within 2 days is appreciated or order may have to be cancelled. Ebay now collects tax for residents of several states which recently began requiring the collection of sales tax for online purchases.Shipping: I generally ship via USPS Standard First Class Mail (2 - 3 business days), which provides tracking. I ship on the same day I receive cleared payment; however, if payment is received late in the day, I will ship on next day. I ship every day except Sundays. If you purchase multiple items and would like combined shipping, PLEASE CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE OF BUYING. I can no longer simply “refund” the excess shipping you were charged if you do not contact me by message in advance. If you message me before paying, I can design a way for you to be charged the correct amount of shipping up front. I make every effort to pack items carefully (using recycled & recyclable materials whenever possible) to ensure they arrive safely & intact. International shipping is handled through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP). This involves postage calculated by weight, as well as customs and other import fees and taxes that are collected at the time of your purchase by Ebay. GSP is the ONLY method of international shipping which provides tracking information all the way through delivery. This is the only way I will ship internationally.Communication: Any questions, please message me through Ask Seller a Question. Please ask all questions before you buy. Returns: Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. Item must be in original shipped condition. Seller pays return shipping. If item is damaged in transit, please send me digital photos of condition. Please give me the chance to resolve any issues first, before leaving feedback. Thank you!All items in my store are sold AS IS. Please refer to the photosfor exact condition and see close-ups for details. If an item has notabledamage or repair, it will be discussed in the item description and shown in thephotos. It is, however, possible, that items may have minor imperfections thatsimply come with working in the world of miniatures. I have done my best tomention those I am aware of, but I cannot guarantee that I have noticed everylittle flaw or spot.
For those who like to know about the artist: (from A Reference Guide to Miniature Makers Marks):As an art majorgraduate in Newark New Jersey, Jean Tag turned her interest inart toward education and acquired the necessary degree and certification toteach art. She resigned after 2 years of teaching, to stay at home to raise afamily with her husband. During the fifteen years spent at home, she directedher talents to oil painting, completing many commissions of historicallandmarks in northwest New Jersey.When returning to teaching in 1966 she had to refresh her skills and many ofthe crafts once learned. It was the reunion with the potter's wheel thatcaptured her special interest. During the national Bicentennial preparation in1975, she participated in many community events demonstrating the earlyAmerican craft of wheel thrown pottery. Space and time were limited, so bynecessity pieces had to be small, so small in fact that some observers wonderedif they were for a dollhouse. This also revealed the market for 1 inch scalechina for miniature collections. This became Jean’s new pursuit. The journey toperfect this craft and produce what collectors wanted has seen no end. Afterbeing indoctrinated into the world of one inch scale, the possibilities werecountless. Researching periods and styles of china became intriguing, butresearch and experimenting with clays, glazes, colors and paint becamecritical. Jean’s blue and white pieces of Chinese export design, as well asdelft and Meissen, became her trademark. All of Jean’s wheel thrown pieces are of white talc claywhich has been kiln fired, decorated with underglaze, refired, glazed, andfired again. The addition of gold trim or China paint requires a 4th firing. Approximate Dimensions: Pitcher: ⅞" H x ⅞" W x ⅝" DBowl: 7/16" H x 1⅛" W
This item:Is a pre-owned, handcrafted vintage piece from an exclusive collection. It is in excellent condition.Is a 1:12 (1 inch) scale miniature, unless otherwise stated in description.Is not a toy. It is an adult collectible miniature, and is not meant for children under the age of 14.Welcome to my eBay Store. Thank you for looking! Please browse my store (Lovely Little Life Miniatures): Here is the link to my store filled with many wonderful miniatures, etc. http://stores.ebay.com/Lovely-Little-Life-Miniatures
Save this search: If you search by my username (singndanz77), and then click “SAVE this search” (immediately above the photo of the first listing, ), you will be notified when new items become available in my store. You can try this link to get to my username search directly, then make sure to “SAVE THIS SEARCH”:https://www.ebay.com/sch/singndanz77/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
Lovely Little Life Miniatures features a curated collection of 1:12 scale dollhouse miniatures ranging from high-end artisan-crafted one-of-a-kind pieces to mid-range quality merchandise. I specialize in Victorian / Edwardian Period pieces, but carry additional items, as well.Payment: Payment within 2 days is appreciated or order may have to be cancelled. Ebay now collects tax for residents of several states which recently began requiring the collection of sales tax for online purchases.Shipping: I generally ship via USPS Standard First Class Mail (2 - 3 business days), which provides tracking. I ship on the same day I receive cleared payment; however, if payment is received late in the day, I will ship on next day. I ship every day except Sundays. If you purchase multiple items and would like combined shipping, PLEASE CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE OF BUYING. I can no longer simply “refund” the excess shipping you were charged if you do not contact me by message in advance. If you message me before paying, I can design a way for you to be charged the correct amount of shipping up front. I make every effort to pack items carefully (using recycled & recyclable materials whenever possible) to ensure they arrive safely & intact. International shipping is handled through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP). This involves postage calculated by weight, as well as customs and other import fees and taxes that are collected at the time of your purchase by Ebay. GSP is the ONLY method of international shipping which provides tracking information all the way through delivery. This is the only way I will ship internationally.Communication: Any questions, please message me through Ask Seller a Question. Please ask all questions before you buy. Returns: Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. Item must be in original shipped condition. Seller pays return shipping. If item is damaged in transit, please send me digital photos of condition. Please give me the chance to resolve any issues first, before leaving feedback. Thank you!All items in my store are sold AS IS. Please refer to the photosfor exact condition and see close-ups for details. If an item has notabledamage or repair, it will be discussed in the item description and shown in thephotos. It is, however, possible, that items may have minor imperfections thatsimply come with working in the world of miniatures. I have done my best tomention those I am aware of, but I cannot guarantee that I have noticed everylittle flaw or spot.
