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November 20, 2010 · 9:44 pm

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays”…the Pottery Devil from the Long Beach Flea Market!

As I write this post it is pouring rain and the forecast for the next few days including tomorrow, November 21st,  is, well, in one word, WET.  For us here at Billy Blue Eye we have been preparing all week for the monthly Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market.  We have been ever diligent in finding the best Roseville, Catalina, Weller, McCoy, Royal Haeger, Van Briggle and many other Potteries’ finest examples to offer you displayed on the tables housed under our green and white tent is space #A853.

Roseville Pottery, c. 1920 4.5" Matte Blue" Vase, Mold # 607-4, $160.00 SOLD

So even though we are not aquatic fanatics  nor even Postal employees, we plan on offering our humble wares to those that shall brave this unusual November weather and join us tomorrow at Veteran’s Stadium from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Catalina Pottery by Gladding McBean c.1937-43, 6" Ginger Jar Bud Vase, $105.00 SOLD

With Hanukkah just ten days from now on December 1st and only thirty-five shopping days until Christmas, we have plenty of terrific gift ideas for all of your discriminating friends, family and loved-ones.

Pinheiro of Portugal, c. 1960's 10" Holly & Berries Plate, $45.00

For additional information on the Long Beach Flea Market contact us or visit their website http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com. We hope to see you there!

c.1920's Hand painted Art Nouveau Gouda Pottery Set of 5.25" Bud Vase and 3.5" Jewelry Box from the Ivora Factory in Holland, $145.00 SET IS SOLD

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October 30, 2010 · 8:49 pm

Pottery Devil to Make Rare Halloween Appearance at Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market

He has been blamed by many for encouraging and enabling the habit of Pottery Collectors in Southern California to buy exquisite vases, curvaceous bowls and gorgeous objets d’art. He is known as the Pottery Devil and he is making a rare appearance this Sunday, October 31st at the Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market.

He has promised to provide a fine collection of items for shoppers to buy including works by all of your favorite potteries. In a recent interview he mentioned new acquisitions from Roseville and Weller (pictured below) which he hopes to temp you with. And for those who have been charmed by his suave style, you know you will be tempted.

c.1938 Roseville Pottery "Fuchsia" 8.25" Double Handled Vase, Mold #898-8. $395.00 SOLD

c.1935-39 Weller Pottery "Bouquet" 5.5" Bowl/vase with Daisy, Mold # B-3, $ 90.00 SOLD

The Long Beach Collectible & Antique Market is held in the Veterans Stadium parking lot from 6:30 AM until 2:00 PM.  The Pottery Devil will be assisting the staff of Billy Blue Eye Pottery in Space # A 843 under our green and white tent.

c. 1910 Weller Pottery "Claywood" 6.25" x 7.5" Paneled Jardiniere, $ 350.00 SOLD

For more information or to purchase any of these great vases, contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net. We accept MasterCard, Visa and Pay Pal and all orders over $200.00 are shipped free .

For additional information on the Long Beach Flea Market contact us or visit their website http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com.

c. 1916 Roseville Pottery "Donatello" Double Opening Gate Vase, $165.00 SOLD

The Pottery Devil is waiting for you today;  ready to make all of your pottery dreams come true. Happy Halloween!

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October 23, 2010 · 2:26 am

Come See Us Today, October 23rd at the Whittier, CA Street Faire

Billy Blue Eye is proud to participate today

in the Whittier, CA Street Faire.

Visit us at Booth 36 located at the intersection

of Philadelphia & Friends Streets in

Uptown Whittier.

Mention this post for special savings

on your purchase of $100.00 or more.

Billy Blue Eye will be offering over 350+ pottery

items from Roseville, Weller, Rookwood, Van Briggle,

McCoy, Beswick, Frankoma, Catalina & Blue Mountain.

We hope to see you there!

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October 16, 2010 · 9:26 pm

A Sampler of Offerings at Long Beach Antique Market: Roseville Acquistions & Recent Paintings by Anna Pap

"Les Champs des Reves" Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40" by Anna Pap, $395.00

Billy Blue Eye is pleased to offer a selection of recent paintings by Anna Pap at the Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market on Sunday, October 17th. Anna’s work has been profiled here before and she continues to offer strong, colorful creations of the world through her talented eyes. Hungarian born and educated,  Anna now resides and paints in Southern California often blending her European memories with her current life experiences offering the viewer a unique glimpse into her vibrant and joyful world.

"Homage to J. L. Seagull" Acrylic on Canvas 16" x 20" by Anna Pap, $250.00

We are also pleased to offer a selection of newly acquired Roseville Pottery vases, bowls and candle holders. Pictured below is a sampling of the newest “estate fresh” items that will be offered in Long Beach.  Billy Blue Eye will also have works by all of your favorite Pottery Companies including Weller, Van Briggle, McCoy, Shawnee, Red Wing, Catalina, Sascha Brastoff, Royal Haeger and Rookwood available for sale today at the Flea Market.

"Dahlrose" c. 1938 4.25" Double Handled Vase by Roseville Pottery, mold # 614-4, $240.00

"Apple Blossom" c. 1948 8" vase by Roseville Pottery, mold # 385-8, $295.00 SOLD

The Long Beach, California  Antique & Collectible Market held on Sunday, October 17th is open from6:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the Veteran’s Stadium Parking lot.  Look for our green and white tent,  booth A-853.

"Rosecraft - Color Series" c. 1920 5" x 8" Bowl by Roseville Pottery, mold # 83-5, $225.00 SOLD

For more information or to purchase any of these great paintings and vases, contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net. We accept MasterCard, Visa  and Pay Pal and all orders over $200.00 are shipped free .

For additional information on the Long Beach Flea Market contact us or visit their website http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com. We hope to see you there!

"High Tide" Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 30" by Anna Pap, $350.00

"Donatello" c. 1916 7" Low Bowl by Roseville Pottery, mold # 238-7, $250.00 SOLD

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October 7, 2010 · 4:01 am

Oktoberfest of Pottery!

For more information on any of these events contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net. We hope to see you soon!

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September 18, 2010 · 7:46 pm

Newly Acquired Roseville, Brush-McCoy & Beswick Pottery Make Debut at Long Beach Flea Market

 

Roseville c.1945 "Freesia" 8 inch Wall Pocket, Mold # 1296-8, $325.00 SOLD

Over twenty recently acquired vintage and antique vases, bowls, plates and other ceramic items from Roseville, Brush-McCoy and Beswick Potteries will be available  for the first time today at the Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market. Billy Blue Eye also offers selections from all of your favorite Potteries including Van Briggle, Red Wing, Royal Haeger, Sascha Brastoff, Catalina, Gladding-McBean, Frankoma, Weller to name a few and displays over 300 items.

Roseville c.1938 "Fuchsia" 3 1/2 inch Jardiniere Mold #645-3, $185.00 SOLD

The  vases pictured here  will be available  Sunday September 19th, at the Long Beach, California  Antique & Collectible Market.  Held from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the Veteran’s Stadium Parking lot. Be sure to  visit our green and white tent,  booth A-853.

Brush McCoy c.1930's 6" Art Deco Stoneware Vase, Mold #521, $59.00 SOLD

For more information or to purchase any of these great vases, contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Pay Pal and all orders over $200.00 are shipped free .

For additional information on the Long Beach Flea Market contact us or visit their website http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com. We hope to see you there!

Beswick Pottery, c.1957-62 by Albert Hallam in 1956 7" Dbl. Opening Mid-Century Vase, Mold #1457, $110.00 SOLD

Beswick Pottery, c.1962-67 by Mr. Symcox in 1934 11" Vase original issue 1935-54, Mold #128, $135.00 SOLD

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August 15, 2010 · 2:21 am

“Down Under” Ceramics Make Debut at Long Beach Flea Market Today

Diana Pottery of Sydney c.1940’s 6.5″ Art Deco Pitcher, $110.00

Over thirty-five Vintage and antique vases, bowls, plates and other ceramic items from Australia are being offered by Billy Blue Eye Pottery for the first time today at the Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market.  The collection, which has taken over twelve months to amass, is a very good representation of what the Australian Ceramic community has offered in the last eighty years.

Modern Ceramic Pottery of Sydney c.1946-57 9.5″ x 4.5″ Art Deco Wall Pocket, $150.00, SOLD

There are examples from fifteen Pottery Companies including Diana Pottery, Pates Pottery and Trent Artware all of Sydney; the renown John Campbell & Sons Pottery, McHugh Brothers Pottery and Port Arthur Pottery of Tasmania and Bennetts Pottery of Adelaide, South Australia. Included in this collection are a number of vases that display the beautiful color mixing and drip glaze techniques first introduced by John Campbell in the early part of the 20th Century. The depth of color obtained can only be truly enjoyed in person as the play with light on the surface of the item also changes its’ visual perception.

Mashman Regal Artware, c.1932-36 3.25″ Vase #174 Intricate Glaze Pattern & Art Deco Lines – Sydney, $95.00

Bennetts Adelaide, c.1930’s 6.5″ Wall Pocket or Standing Fan Vase, $119.00

The items vases pictured here  will be available today, Sunday August 15th, at the Long Beach, California  Antique & Collectible Market.  Held from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the Veteran’s Stadium Parking lot, visit our green and white tent,  booth A-853.

For more information or to purchase any of these great vases, contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Pay Pal and all orders over $200.00 are shipped free .

For additional information on the Long Beach Flea Market contact us or visit their website http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com. We hope to see you there!

John Elischer (Sculptor 1891-1966), c.1958-62 12″ Majolica Platter, $199.00

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June 19, 2010 · 9:19 pm

New Catalina, Van Briggle & Rookwood Acquisitions Make Perfect Father’s Day Gifts

Catalina Pottery by Gladding McBean 7.5" x 8" Satin Ivory Vase w/ Raised Tropical Leaves, Created for the 1939 San Francisco Golden Gate International Expo, $285.00 Rarely Available SOLD

Pictured here are some of the newly acquired treasures perfectly suitable as a Father’s Day gift for the discriminating Dad which we offer tomorrow, Sunday, June 20th at the Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market.  Held from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the Veteran’s Stadium Parking lot, visit our green and white tent,  booth A-853.

Van Briggle Pottery c.1946-48 4.75" x 2.25" Original Hand Thrown Bowl by Clem Hull in Ming Turquoise Glaze, $115.00 SOLD

We will be featuring Roseville, McCoy, Frankoma, Rookwood, Van Briggle, Catalina, Bauer, Sascha Brastoff, Red Wing and many more vintage and antique pottery companies. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rookwood Pottery c.1921 5.5" Petal Vase Pink fades to Green Mold #2282, $290.00 SOLD

Rookwood Pottery c. 1954 5.25" Rectangular Slab Vase w/ Daisies Mold #6434, $165.00 SOLD

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May 28, 2010 · 5:30 pm

New Works by Painter Anna Pap Shown at Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market

"Ostia, Italy" Acrylic on Canvas by Anna Pap 16" x 20", $250.00

Billy Blue Eye is pleased to present four new works by one of our favorite painters, Anna Pap. Each new work is representative of her dramatic use of high color contrast and reflecting imagery which is often a montage of European travel memories, photographs and imagination that captures an essence of freshness and delight offering universal appeal.

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.

 

"White Moth Orchids" Acrylic on Canvas by Anna Pap 16" x 20", $150.00 SOLD

These works will be on display and available for sale this Sunday, May 30th at the Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market. It is held at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium, Conant Street just east of Lakewood Boulevard from 6:30 AM until 2:00 PM.  This Sunday, Billy Blue Eye will be located in space number A840; find us under our signature green and white tent.

"La Gondola" Acrylic on Canvas by Anna Pap 18" x 24", $150.00

For additional information on the Long Beach Flea Market contact us  directly or visit their website http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com. We hope to see you on Sunday!

 

"Solitary Aperitif" Oil on Canvas by Anna Pap 12" x 16", $275.00

 

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May 14, 2010 · 8:21 am

Billy Blue Eye: Recent Acquisitions

Billy Blue Eye is pleased to announce the acquisition of several vases and centerpieces from many of your favorite potteries, including Rookwood, Camark, Brush-McCoy, Frankoma, Roseville and Catalina.   All of these beautiful pieces will be on display this Sunday, May 15th at the Long Beach Antique Flea Market from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., booth A853 (our regular location.)  Of course, we can’t guarantee availability so get there early or drop us an email and let us know what pieces have caught your fancy!

The Long Beach Antique Flea Market is located at the Veteran’s Stadium parking lot, just north of the Long Beach Airport on Lakewood Blvd. at Conant Street.  See you there!

From left: Rookwood, Camark, Frankoma, Roseville, Brush McCoy, Camark & Catalina.

From left: Rookwood, Camark, Roseville.

Roseville and Camark (r.)

From left front: Camark and Catalina. Back Brush-McCoy.

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