Important Rookwood Vase Master Potter Reuben Menzel, Mark Twain Interest
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ImportantRookwood Vase Master Potter Reuben Menzel, Mark Twain Interest This one of a kind, museum quality Rookwood vase is 6 ¼“ ht., x 5” dia., and is dated 1952. Unlike the matt glazed production work Rookwood is most known for, this exquisite piece is first glazed in a luscious sea green/yellow base color which is overlaid with a sophisticated blue grey glaze, the under glaze streaming thru in several areas. The glazing really rivals the glazes of Berndt Friberg and other Scandinavian Modern Master Ceramists. This particular work was hand thrown and glazed by Reuben Earl Menzel, Rookwood's master potter for over half a century, and head of Rookwoods finishing department. It is marked with the Rookwood symbol, the 1952 Roman numeral date, an S to indicate a "special" shape, Menzel's "whorl" placed upon pieces he threw, and his incised monogram. This work is also of interest as it comes from the estate of Visionary Railroader Jervis Langdon Jr., a key figure in the history of rail travel in the United States, and great nephew of American author Mark Twain . Condition: Overall the piece is in excellent condition, but it does have a couple of surface scratches, one considerable, see pic # 5. This ware is, however, predominately perceivable only in raking light, only moderately noticeable to normal viewing when one looks for it.
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