1950s Belle Kogan for Roseville Pottery Keynote Turquoise Blue Tidbit Tray Sputnick Atomic Space Age

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Extremely rare artifact from Roseville Pottery, the Keynote line was produced after Roseville's bankruptcy in 1954. The rights to the … Read more Extremely rare artifact from Roseville Pottery, the Keynote line was produced after Roseville's bankruptcy in 1954. The rights to the brand had been obtained by a group from Connecticut after the bankruptcy. The group then enlisted industrial designer Belle Kogan. She was hired to design a line of vases, candlesticks, ashtrays and serving pieces. The group operated from 1954–1956. Sadly, the Keynote line did not succeed, and the trademark expired.

Belle created in many mediums besides ceramics, including metal, glass and Bakelite. She also worked with Red Wing Pottery, which is why our piece looks so similar to many of Red Wing's designs.

There are no chips nor cracks nor crazing. Original gold label adhered, but dog-eared in one corner. Raised maker's mark and item number on back reads: Roseville USA, 202-10. It is noted elsewhere that the mold 202-10 is called a Compartment Tray.

Turquoise blue with white drip around rims See less