March 18, 2012

Recent Weller Pottery Acquisitions

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??

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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

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March 18, 2012

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

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.

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March 18, 2012

Billy Blue Eye’s Virtual Flea Market Now Open!

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!

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March 17, 2012

Our First Virtual Flea Market Opens at 7:00 AM Sunday Morning

We are rained out of the Long Beach Flea Market and are setting up the Billy Blue Eye Virtual Flea Market for you to shop Sunday, March 18th beginning at 7:00 AM. We will be featuring selections from our recently acquired inventory from all of your favorite pottery companies including Roseville, Van Briggle, McCoy, Haeger, Red Wing, Hull and Weller to name a few.

This is an easy and fun way to build your collection with terrific incentives to acquire beautiful ceramic and stoneware items at special one day pricing.

 This is what the Billy Blue Eye Virtual Flea Market offers to you

  • A friendly shopping experience from your own home protected from today’s drenching rains and winter storm.
  • All items offered at special one-day pricing of at least 25% off the Book Value.*
  • Easy, safe and secure payment options – MasterCard, Visa and Pay Pal accepted.
  • All purchases will be wrapped, boxed, insured and shipped Free of Charge. (A minimum order of $75.00 please)
  • Our five years of knowledgeable, customer service with our guarantee that you will be satisfied with your selection.

We open at 7:00 AM and for you early birds here is a great McCoy Arcature vase that we just acquired. First to claim it by e-mail will be very pleased with this 1951 McCoy treasure.

McCoy Pottery c.1951 6.75" x 6" x 2.75" Arcature Vase in Green with Yellow Bird, $90.00

E-mail us direct with your questions or to hold this vase at BillyBlueEye@cox.net.

McCoy Pottery, Arcature Vase Bird Detail

We will be busy tonight gathering inventory and setting up our shop. We hope to hear from you tomorrow!

* Please note that special “Virtual Flea Market” pricing has ended. Please contact us for current special offers.

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March 17, 2012

This Time Mother Nature Wins! Threat of Heavy Rain & Strong Winds Keep Us from the Long Beach Flea Market Tomorrow, March 18th.

Laguna Niguel is blanketed in fog and drenched with rain on Saturday, March 17th. The forecast calls for more of the same on Flea Market Sunday.

As many of our loyal customers and fans know, we look forward to working the monthly Long Beach Flea Market. It has always been our favorite event as in the past five years we have not only met wonderful clients and assisted them in building their pottery collections, but we have also developed many cherished friendships.

In the last six months Mother Nature seems to have decided that the third Sunday of every month is a wonderful time for the skies to open up and drench the pavement at Veteran’s Stadium in Long Beach. Sometimes her threats have turned out to be just that (like last month – a finer February Sunday does not exist) and other times we have found ourselves standing in three inch puddles of water with wind driven rain finding new and creative angles to fall from the sky. (Anyone  remember this past November 20th? Well at least all of our vases, plates and candle holders were washed clean; pass the Dawn Detergent!)

"...the skies to open up and drench the pavement at Veteran's Stadium in Long Beach."

Most of the time we take Ma Nature’s threats and the TV Weather Persons promises of ….BREAKING NEWS…..The Storm of 2012 to Hit the Southland on Flea Market Sunday…in stride and usually give it the ole’ College try and set up shop under the drizzle and threatening skies.  But somehow this threat seems real and as much as we hate to give in to the hocus-pocus of weather prediction we have decided that we will not be at tomorrow’s Long Beach Flea Market.

One of our Aleppo Pine trees during a short break in today's storm.

Now for some good news.  Since the weather will keep us from setting up shop in Long Beach tomorrow, we are going to launch our first Virtual Flea Market at this website tomorrow morning beginning at 7:00 AM. We will offer to you all of the new acquisitions we have purchased for tomorrow’s event here at BillyBlueEye.com. Additionally all merchandise offered tomorrow will be available for purchase at 25% off the ticketed price and we’ll professionally box and ship the items free of charge!

So set you clocks, Pottery fans. No need to pull out the yellow slicker or grab the galoshes, come shop Billy Blue Eye’s Virtual Flea Market from the comfort and warmth of your dry home tomorrow morning. More information will be posted later today as well as advance postings of some of the terrific treasures we will be offering. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

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February 25, 2012

The Jamestown Vintage Flea Market – Tustin’s Best Kept Secret is Out!

For those of you that enjoy the hunt for antiques and collectibles,  a great place to find those special treasures is the The Jamestown Vintage Flea Market  in Tustin, California where 50 plus vendors set up shop at 474 El Camino Real, Tustin from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM on the fourth Sunday of every month.  This month’s event is on Sunday, February 26th and admission is always free.

Roseville Pottery, c. 1943, "Magnolia" 8.25" Basket, mold # 384-8, $325.00

Billy Blue Eye Pottery will be offering a fine selection of pottery from all of your favorite pottery companies including Roseville, Weller, Monmouth, McCoy, Beswick, Catalina, Sascha Brastoff, Red Wing and Van Briggle. We are located in space #45, just look for our familiar green and white tent.

The secret is out and this event was recently named the “Best Flea Market in Orange County”  in Orange Coast magazine. We hope to see you there!

Roseville Pottery, c. 1943 "Magnolia" 5.5" Hanging Basket, mold # 469-5, $300.00

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February 18, 2012

Selling the “Blues” at the Long Beach Antique Market

During those lazy summer afternoons in suburban Chicago during the 1960′s when our gang of friends had settled under the Dutch Elm Tree in our front yard we’d frequently play  a question and answer game that eventually when we grew into our early teens became “truth or dare”. But in those earlier times when really knowing your best friend meant the world to you, the questions were fairly tame by today’s standards. The object of the game was to see who knew who best and by winning you could claim the title of “Best Friends” until the next round of the game was played in a few days or sometimes in a week or two.

Red Wing Pottery by Rum Rill, c.1925-1937 8.75″ Double Loop Handled Dutch Blue Stipple Glazed Fan Vase, mold #692, $130.00  SOLD

One of the questions that was frequently asked was, “What is my favorite color?”  As any one of the players that had visited my bedroom could tell you, the answer was blue;  blue walls, blue bedspread, blue curtains, blue throw rug and yes, even blue pajamas.

It should come as no surprise to you, my dear readers, that if you were to ask me today, “What is your favorite color?”, the answer would be….wait for it…can you guess….why yes, it is blue.  And again it should come as no shock to you then that in my personal collection of pottery that color is very well represented indeed.

Van Briggle Pottery, c.1940-60 9″ Twisted Handle 2.5″ Deep Bowl in Classic Ming Turquoise Glaze, $150.00 SOLD

Blue colored glazes are my personal favorite and when you visit Billy Blue Eye this Sunday, February 19th at the Long Beach Antique Market you will find a fine collection of blue ceramics available from many favorite pottery companies including Van Briggle,  Royal Haeger, Monmouth Western and of course Red Wing which under the Rum Rill pottery name offered many fine vases in the Dutch Blue Stipple Glaze some of which are pictured here.

Red Wing Pottery by Rum Rill, c. 1925-37 6″ Double Handled Dutch Blue Stipple Glazed Vase, mold # 518, $70.00

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.) We are located in space #A 853 and we will have on display over 200 ceramic and stoneware items from all of your favorite pottery companies. Look for our green and white tent; and never fear I also carry great items in red, and in yellow, and in white and in black  and in…

We look forward to seeing you there!

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