Circa 1949 Frankoma Pottery "Modelled Wheat" Vase Style 74 in Prairie Green

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

There is something so sumptuous about the rutile glaze Frankoma used on its Prairie Green pieces! From … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

There is something so sumptuous about the rutile glaze Frankoma used on its Prairie Green pieces! From varying shades of green and tan with hints of khaki and light brown which is what contributes to the spectacular color spectrum and shine. Rutile is a mineral that contains titanium dioxide. It was a part of the ceramic glaze “recipe” Frankoma used which caused the surface of pottery to variegate and crystallize (on cooling) and display these splendid color variances. Different clays made different greens. Different stocks of rutile also acted differently. This beautiful vase has a wide oval rim which dips in the center, front and back giving the vase a svelte shape. Frankoma introduced this vase shape in 1942, retiring it in 1953. I photographed the vase in the round to show all sides and the nuances of the patterns and coloring throughout.

This beauty measures 8½” x 9” x 3½” H/W/D; weight 2 lbs. 11 oz. In excellent condition. As with all handcrafted pottery, marks and color variances are inherent and add to the charm and uniqueness of the piece.Of note, there is a sliver of clay missing on the underside (see photo 8) which is indiscernible and does not affect the vase's beauty or utility. Dating Frankoma pieces is fairly simple. Look at the bottom of the piece and if the clay used appears to be a tan color, then it was created pre-1955 from Ada clay which was mined near the southern Oklahoma town of Ada. After 1955, most pieces were produced from the local Sapulpa red clay. This vase was handcrafted from the tan variation of clay in between 1949 and 1953; makers vase style number is impressed on the underside. A fabulous wide-bodied artistic beauty to hold faux blooms or nothing at all. A perfect addition for an avid collector of Frankoma Pottery or the perfect gift for someone who is.

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