Circa 1939/1950 Prairie Green Fluted Cornucopia Cachepot/Planter #222 by Frankoma Pottery

Description

Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

There is something so sumptuous about the rutile glaze Frankoma used on its Prairie Green pieces! From … 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 cornucopia planter is of the fluted collar variation; Frankoma made two styles of cornucopias, plain collar and fluted collar. This beauty measures 12” x 6” W/D; height from horn’s tip is 4”; height from lowest point of the ruffled collar is 2¼”; weight 1 lb. 14 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. 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 cornucopia is of the tan variation of clay. Between 1934 and 1954, Frankoma used an impressed makers mark. Prior to a large fire at the plant in 1938, the Frankoma mark had a round “O”, after the fire the “O” became more oblong. This cornucopia’s mark is on the bottom with an oblong “O” dating it to between 1939 to 1950. A fabulous piece for a collector of Frankoma Pottery or the perfect gift for someone who is.

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