Fresh to the market from a tiny North Dakota town!
We have been commissioned to liquidate the largest collection of Shawnee pottery that I have ever seen! Over 2,000 pieces of high quality and rare designs. This auction will be the first in a series of three sales. Future auction dates will be announced as soon as possible.
COOKIE JARS: Smiley and Winnie Pigs, Puss'n Boots, Jo-Jo the Clown, Jack Tar Sailor Boy, Winking Owl, Jumbo the Elephant, Little Chef, Corn Ware, Dutch Boy Jack & Dutch Girl Jill, Great Northern Girl and others.
PITCHERS: Bo Peep, Boy Blue, Chanticleer, Fern Kitchenware, Smiley Pig and more.
TEAPOTS: Granny Ann, Tom the Piper's Son, Elephant, Corn Ware, Embossed Rosette, Elite, Conventional, Horizontal , Ribbed, Swirl, Paneled and other styles. CREAMERS: Puss'n Boots, Elephant, Smiley and more.
SALT & PEPPERS: Range size and small Smileys and Winnies, Owls, Puss'n Boots, Decorator, Muggsy, Farmer Pigs, Corn Ware, Milk & Watering Cans, Wheelbarrows, Flowerpots and more.
HUNDREDS of planters, jardinieres, pots & saucers, planting dishes, vases, candleholders, Lobster Ware, several wall pockets, ashtrays, cigarette box, console sets, RARE miniatures, lamps, bookends, utility and grease jars, Oriental figures, deer, ducks, squirrels and bird planters, Dutch theme pieces and more.....
ALSO INCLUDED: Will be many pieces of Kenwood, Tiara, Cameo, Essex, Touche', Fairy Wood, Cherie, Elegance and more. NOTE: Many lots will have from 4 to 10 pieces.
What started out 20 years ago, as a friendly competition between two North Dakota lady friends, ended up with "The Winner" accumulating over 2,000 pieces of Shawnee and the "Second Place Winner" ending up with over 800 pieces! (still a very nice collection!)
Doreen and her husband Clifford had traveled extensively from North Dakota to the East and West coasts. Every shop along the way was scoured for rare and unusual examples for the "Shawnee Room". Doreen was not interested in acquiring duplicates, she sought out items with different colors, decorations and especially gold trim. Quality was always the top concern. No chips, cracks, major crazing or repairs. Some wear on "cold painted" items was acceptable since most of these early cookie jars were used for many years.
Many friendships were established as Doreen and Clifford traveled the countryside. The antique shop owners were always excited when they arrived and I am sure that their visits are truly missed. Both have since passed away and the collection will now be changing hands. The pottery will continue on and hopefully it will give others as much enjoyment as it did for Doreen and Clifford.
