Purinton Pottery Maywood Slip Ware Service for 12 plus Many Extras - 79 Pieces

Description

Purinton created Slip Ware pottery until the company closed in 1959. Slip refers to the slurry made with clay, water and powdered color. It is then applied by hand to the raw pottery to create colorful designs. The raw ware was then dipped in glaze and fired only once at very high temperature. The colors you see cannot be removed and the process makes this pottery dishwasher and oven safe.
This beautiful set is in remarkable condition. Only 7 (seven) of the 79 pieces have small chips. The chip on the inside rim of the tea pot looks intentional because the top is very tight and the controlled chip makes it easier to remove. The last 2 photos show the chips.
Mrs. Dorothy Purinton, wife of the founder Bernard and teacher of the art of Slip Ware, designed the Maywood pattern (also referred to as "Dogwood"). Production of Maywood was limited because the green base color made the slip process more difficult. As is typical with Purinton pottery, most of these pieces have no backstamp. There are no reproductions of Purinton pottery due to the molds being destroyed when the company closed in 1959.
You will receive the following:
12 Dinner Plates 9 3/4" - two are chipped (see photo #12)
12 Dessert Plates 6 3/4" - one is chipped (see photo #12)
12 Cups
12 Saucers - one is chipped (see photo #12)
12 Bullion/small Fruit Bowls
8 Soup Bowls - one is chipped (see photo #12)
1 Tea Pot (4 cup) with Lid- inside rim of body is chipped (see photo #11)
1 Sugar Bowl with Lid
1 Creamer
1 Milk Jug
2 Vegetable Bowls
1 Platter 12"
1 Three Part Relish Tray - chipped (see photo #11)
1 Jug Salt
1 Jug Pepper