Billy Blue Eye Pottery & Paintings

Ceramic Collectibles & Antiques Available Today, May 27th at Tustin Flea Market

robtpatrick — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:08:45 +0000

Whether you are shopping for Dad (Father’s Day is June 17th) or for that Grad (of whom you are most proud) or just in the mood to spruce up your coffee table with a new old vase, Billy Blue Eye is the place to shop at The Jamestown Vintage Flea Market where 50 plus vendors set up shop at 474 El Camino Real, Tustin from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 27th.

Billy Blue Eye Pottery & Paintings under our green & white tent. (Photo: S. Forrester)

We will be featuring work from all of your favorite pottery companies including Roseville, Weller, McCoy, Hull, Van Briggle, Royal Haeger, Beswick as well as a selection of unusual pieces produced prior to unification from what was 1950-60′s West Germany.

West Germany, c. 1960′s 10″ Green and Gold Serving Plate with Fluted Edge, $32.00

See something you like? Is Tustin, California a 1405 mile drive from your front doorway? You can place an order by calling us direct at 949-496-1889 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Pacific Time, and we accept Master Card, Visa or Pay Pal. We offer Free Shipping on all orders over $200.00 using USPS Insured Priority Mail and offer a full refund (less return shipping charges) if you are not 100% completely satisfied.

Now, if you see something you like and Tustin is a 14.5 mile drive from your front doorway, come and shop us today, May 27th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tonniesh of Carstens West Germany, c.1960′s 8″ Jug with Original Label, $55.00

Some Favorite Rumrill Vases Available Today at the Long Beach Antique Market

robtpatrick — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:41:03 +0000

We all have our favorites. From early on beginning in grade school we witnessed the concept of the chosen few in witnessing or being the “teacher’s pet”. Certain bonuses or advantages were awarded ones that attained that role and we learned to apply that concept in many areas of our lives.

Even in collecting pottery we apply the “teacher’s pet” principle to the items in our collection we value the most by rewarding them the most visible display shelf. For me a few of my Rumrill vases have become “teacher’s pet and they proudly great visitors to my home in a most conspicuous place of honor.

Three Rumrill vases, c. 1938-42 (from left to right) 9″ Pale Blue Art Deco Vase, mold # H-8, $ 75.00; Miniature 4.25″ Vase with Partial Original Label, mold #A-5, $ 45.00; and 6″ Fan Five Finger Bud Vase from “Manhattan Group”, mold # 541, $100.00

Today at the Long Beach Antique Market we will be offering some of our very favorite Rumrill vases and yes they will be displayed in a very prominent location. The Long Beach Antique Market is held in the Veteran’s Stadium parking lot just off Lakewood Boulevard at Conant Street and is open from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM. (Visit the Long Beach Antique Market website for a discount entrance fee coupon.) We are in space #A853, look for our familiar green and white tent.

New Paintings by Anna Pap Make Debut at the Long Beach Antique Market

robtpatrick — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:19:07 +0000

One of our favorite painters Anna Pap has been busy this winter painting some delightful new works that Billy Blue Eye is pleased to present this Sunday, April 29th at a special fifth Sunday Long Beach Antique Market Show.

"Still Life with Melon and Cherries" An original acrylic Painting on canvas by Anna Pap, 12" x 12", $100.00

Anna was born and educated in Budapest, Hungary. She currently resides in her hilltop home in Southern California where the beauty of the greenbelts and white water ocean views provide her with plenty of inspiration. Her love of nature is seen in her floral portraits.

"Roses and Pomegranate" An Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Anna Pap, 16" x 20", $200.00

These works as well as over 200 ceramic, stoneware and glass items including vases, bowls, candle holders, lamps and other wonderful collectibles from all of your favorite pottery companies will be available for sale under our green and white tent located this Sunday in space # A843.

"Floral Kimono" An Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Anna Pap, 12" x 12", $100.00

The Long Beach Antique Market is held in the Veteran’s Stadium parking lot just off Lakewood Boulevard at Conant Street and is open from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Visit the Long Beach Antique Market website for a discount entrance fee coupon.

"Geraniums on My Window" An Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Anna Pap, 24" x 30", $275.00

For those of you readers that have never attended the Long Beach Antique Show I strongly urge you to get in your car, hop on the 405 and prepare yourself to enjoy one of the best Flea Market experiences in all of California. Each and every event is unique and I assure you that there are some delightful treasures just waiting to be discovered by you. Stop by talk some pottery with us and check out Anna’s work. We look forward to meeting you and seeing you there!

"Still Life with Blue Pot" An Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Anna Pap, 12" x 12", $100.00

Beswick Pottery – One of the Many Fine Ceramic Companies Available in Tustin Sunday, April 22nd

robtpatrick — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:35:40 +0000

One of the very pleasant surprises for me in my own pottery collecting was the discovery of Beswick Pottery. Beswick (1894-2002) was a family run business founded by James Wright Beswick with his son’s John and Gilbert, and John’s son John Ewart, they all played a part in the factories fantastic successes.

Beswick Pottery, c.1957-72 By Albert Hallam in '57 6" Double Handled Urn Vase, Mold # 1496-3, $80.00

The business ran from the Gold Street Works as ‘J. W. Beswick’ until about 1918. The firm gradually expanded its activities after the 1914-1918 war, in fancy pottery for the home and over-seas markets.

J. W. Beswick died in 1921 and his son in 1936. The Company was then made a Limited company – John Beswick, Ltd. created with the Managing Director, John Ewart Beswick and his Sales Director Gilbert Beswick who introduced many new pieces to the range.

Beswick Pottery, c.1959-67 by Albert Hallam in 1959 10" Gun Metal Luster Glazed Vase, Mold # 1654, $120.00

Arthur Gredington was appointed modeller for animals of all kinds and is well known for this superb work of accurate and realistic animals. James Hayward also contributed to the high quality pieces as decorating manager from 1934 to art Director from 1957 he designed almost 3,000 decorations, patterns and glazing.

Beswick Pottery, c.1963-68 by Albert Hallam 8" Goblet Vase with Original Label, Mold #1858, $95.00

Albert Hallam contributed enormous skills when joined Beswick at the age of 14 as apprentice mold maker and he became head of mold making and a modeller, creating butterflies, horses, dogs and cats as well as fine art pottery vases, bowls and serving pieces.

Beswick wares were extremely popular in England and abroad offering one of the finest ranges available, they achieved remarkable success with highly specialized lines including life-like equestrian figures, dogs modeled from famous prize-winners, birds in great variety, wild and domestic animals, fish, salad ware and cottage ware including Beatrix potter collection.

In 1969 Beswick was sold to Royal Doulton animals continuing to produce new models but reducing the number of patterns and withdrawing many pieces. By August 1989, the decision was taken for all Beswick to be produced under the Royal Doulton back stamp.

Beswick Pottery, c.1940-72 by Mr. Symcox in 1940 9" Fan Vase with Scalloped Lip, Mold #844-2, $125.00

Billy Blue Eye is pleased to offer a fine selection of vintage vases from Beswick Pottery today, April 22nd at the The Jamestown Vintage Flea Market where 50 plus vendors set up shop at 474 El Camino Real, Tustin from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. In addition to Beswick we carry Roseville, Weller, Van Briggle, McCoy, Red Wing, Rookwood and many more fine American Art Pottery Companies. We look forward to seeing there!

Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market – Sunday, April 15th

robtpatrick — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:47:05 +0000

Dear Faithful Readers and Fans of Billy Blue Eye,

We have been very busy today loading the van with wonderful ceramic treasures and are looking forward to showing and selling them tomorrow at the Long Beach Antique Market. Now normally we’d post a number of photos to tempt you and entice you into visiting our green and white tent tomorrow. But today we’re not in a very normal mood. In fact we think we should offer a bit of intrigue with this announcement and invitation. So if you are prepared to be surprised, amazed and stunned please stop by tomorrow.

The Long Beach Antique Market is held in the Veteran’s Stadium parking lot just off Lakewood Boulevard at Conant Street and is open from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM. (Visit the Long Beach Antique Market website for a discount entrance fee coupon.) We are in space #A853, we hope to see you there!

Sunday, March 25th – Tustin Flea Market

robtpatrick — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:12:03 +0000

As of 5:00 AM on Sunday, March 25th, it looks like the truce we bargained for with Mother Nature might just take hold for at least the morning hours. So please come and join us at Old Town Tustin’s best kept secret The Jamestown Vintage Flea Market where 50 plus vendors set up shop at 474 El Camino Real, Tustin from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Billy Blue Eye has some terrific new finds guaranteed to make that “collectible and antique hunter” in you smile.

Roseville Pottery, c.1940 "White Rose" 10" Window Box, Mold #382-9, $295.00

Look for our familiar white & green tent. We look forward to seeing you there!

Virtual Flea Market to Remain Open through Friday, March 23rd

robtpatrick — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:39:12 +0000

Sunday, March 18th - 5:33 PM PST

Postings to our Virtual Flea Market have ended for today but we will post some additional recent acquisitions throughout the week. The special Virtual Flea Market pricing will be offered through Friday, March 23rd. Thank you to all that participated today.

Recent Weller Pottery Acquisitions

robtpatrick — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:55:14 +0000

Every now and then when shopping for vases I stumble upon one that really causes me to understand why I can become so very passionate about pottery and building a pottery collection. Frequently that vase will wind up in my personal collection or be offered to a specific client that may have expressed a strong interest in the maker or in the style of vase that I have come across.

When I first saw this blue Weller “Bouquet” vase I was initially drawn to the color. If you have read my past blog entries you know that I love blue and all things blue. This blue Weller vase is that special blue that immediately transports me to a summer sky or to the calmest of mountain lakes. I was immediately hooked and knew I had to have this vase and I had to share this vase with my customers. So it is making its debut at this Virtual Flea Market and I hope you see just how beautiful of an example it is.

Weller Pottery, c.1935-39 "Bouquet" 12" Art Deco Column Vase with Tulips #B-11, $275.00

Questions??

E-mail us direct at BillyBlueEye@cox.net or call 949-842-8732.

Weller Pottery, "Darcie" c.1935 6.5" Light Blue Vase, $100.00

Weller Pottery, c.1914-27 "Roma" 7.75" Double Bud Vase, $130.00

The “Hudson” series of vases all have some hand-painted elements to the design. Each vase is therefore unique and unto itself. The 1920′s releases of “White and Decorated Hudson” and “Blue and Decorated Hudson” vases have a special charm and the delicate usage of simple brush strokes make them exceptionally unique. This example, which has been pictured in this blog before, is truly a wonderful find and deserves a prominent home in one’s collection.

Weller Pottery, c.1920's "White and Decorated Hudson" 8.5" Cylindrical Vase, $295.00

Virtual Flea Market Offers Selections from Red Wing & Rum Rill Potteries

robtpatrick — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:48:45 +0000

Selections from Red Wing Pottery of Red Wing, Minnesota and Rum Rill Pottery Created for Red Wing in the 1930′s

Red Wing Pottery by Rum Rill, c.1930's 5.25" Double Handled Dutch Blue Stipple Wide Mouth Vase, Mold #638, $89.00

Do you like what you see? Billy Blue Eye has a selection of 12 vases created by Rum Rill in the late 1920′s and early 1930′s in the beautiful Dutch Blue Stipple Glaze. Want to see more of what we have to offer? E-mail us direct at BillyBlueEye@cox.net

Red Wing Pottery by Rum Rill, c.1932-38 7.5" Semi-Matte Glazed Art Pottery "Greek Style" Vase, Mold #631, $68.00

Be sure to read our previous posts on this website for additional items offered by Billy Blue Eye.

Red Wing Union Stoneware Art Pottery, c.1929-32 9" Egyptian Double Handled Vase in Dark Green & White, Mold #159, $110.00

Call Now 949-842-8732 to place your order.

More selections to come.

Billy Blue Eye’s Virtual Flea Market Now Open!

robtpatrick — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:20:48 +0000

Recently Acquired Van Briggle Pottery

Van Briggle Pottery, c.1940-60's 7.75" Calla Lily Vase in Ming Turquoise Glaze, $ 135.00

Welcome to our First Virtual Flea Market. Throughout the next seven hours we will be posting photos of our very best ceramic and stoneware items from all of your favorite pottery companies. They are being offered today at special Flea Market prices that reflect a substantial savings from the suggested retail “book” prices. (March 25th, 2012 Please note that special “Virtual Flea Market” prices have ended.)

See something you like, call us now and we will wrap, box, insure and ship your selection free of charge ($75.00 minimum please). We guarantee that all items are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, previous repairs or other damage unless fully disclosed in the item’s description. We stand behind our product and if you are not fully satisfied, return the item to us for a full refund. (Buyer to pay return shipping or you may return the item to us at one of our upcoming outdoor Flea Market events.) For your convenience we accept MasterCard, Visa and Pay Pal. We process under strict security guidelines.

Van Briggle Pottery, c.1970-80 3" x 4.25" Hand Thrown "Original" Low Vase with Floral Design Imprint, $ 85.00

Van Briggle Pottery, c.1980's 8.25" Bud Vase/Candle Holder in Ming Turquoise Glaze, $65.00

Call Now 949-842-8732.

Van Briggle Pottery, c.1946-48 5.5" x 2.25" Original Hand Thrown & Hand Pinched Ruffled Bowl by Clem Hull in Ming Turquoise Glaze, $140.00

All four of these newly acquired Van Briggle pieces are in excellent condition. The two “original” hand-thrown items are especially sweet and have the hand-made feel that Van Briggle creates so beautifully.

Questions??? Ready to Buy!!! Call us Now 949-842-8732.

Much, much more to come!