Circa 1930 Blue Ridge Southern Potteries Sally Pitcher in Ida Rose Pattern

Description

Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

This beauty belonged to my mom, who was an avid Blue Ridge Southern Potteries collector. She no … more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

This beauty belonged to my mom, who was an avid Blue Ridge Southern Potteries collector. She no longer has a need for it, nor do I. The colorful and cheerful look-and-feel of the Ida Rose pattern will not be found anywhere else other than on the Sally pitcher; it was made in the late 1930s to early 1940s. It is believed that Blue Ridge Southern Pottery created between 4,000 and 5,000 different patterns, however, most of the records have been lost or destroyed over the years. Another quirky fact, Southern Pottery didn't name the patterns because they operated basically on a numbering system. Most of the patterns have been given names by collectors over the years. Therefore, you might have a description in a reference guide that refers to a pattern by one name and then find the same design in another source listed with a different name. Nonetheless, if you’re a Blue Ridge collector, this beauty is awaiting its new home. It measures -7½” from spout tip to handle tip; 6” x 5” x 3¾” height/top diameter/base diameter; 17” circumference; 2½”opening; weight 1 lb. 3 oz.; crafted from hand painted bisque china; pattern is Ida Rose which is a whimsical double rose motif on both front and back with other small buds and foliates; colors are cheerful pinks, yellows, greens on a milky white background; inner rim has a motif of assorted flowers too; crafted in Erwin, TN. As with anything handcrafted, pottery marks and color variances are inherent and add to the charm and uniqueness of each pitcher. For a collector of Blue Ridge pitchers, this could be a great add to your collection!

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