Authentic American Pottery “Weller” Double Handled Vase

This is your opportunity to own a piece of American History - Everything you find today is made in China -this work will take you back to the clay of America - fired in kilns in the United States Of America Samuel Weller made pottery dating back to 1872 in Fultonham, Ohio. In 1882 he moved his pottery business to Zanesville,Ohio. They closed down completely in 1940 and have since become some of the most sought after American pottery to date. This piece was cast with a shiny finish on a pink background with raised yellow flowers with green leaves . Weller signed his pieces with both the name Weller or USA followed by 5 characters. The reason local artisan chose to incorporate USA into the trademark was to differentiate their pottery as not being imported ! Weller at one time employed up to 60 potterers ! That area of Ohio had rich local clays that were conducive to making good pottery.Roseville Pottery was also in that area of Ohio. Today Roseville can be very costly. If there are chips or cracks it cuts the value by 50% easily. The fluted vase is 3 inches across the bottom Fluted top measures 6.25 inches across 3 inches wide And 6.25 inches high There are No Chips - No Cracks - No imperfections of any type whatsoever The Vase is Shiny - Petite - & Perfect Pet Free - Smoke Free Home Next day shipping - possibly same day