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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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April 17, 2010 · 5:21 pm

Long Beach Antique Flea Market: Sunday, April 18th

Billy Blue Eye will be exhibiting at tomorrow’s (April 18th) Long Beach Flea Market from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.  Located on the parking lot of the Veteran’s Stadium (north of Long Beach Airport) at Conant & Lakewood Blvd., convenient from the 405.    We’re located in booth A853 (east side of market) under the green and white tent.

We will be featuring Catalina, Roseville, Weller, Bauer, Cowan, Red Wing and many other American and International Pottery collections. Here is a selection of some recently acquired McCoy Estate sale pottery that will be available tomorrow:

McCoy Pottery c.1930’s 8″ Stoneware Vase w/ leaves and berries, (unmarked), $110.00 SOLD

McCoy Pottery c.1930’s 6″ Stoneware Jardiniere w/ leaves and berries, (unmarked), $120.00 SOLD

Nelson McCoy Pottery c.1915-30’s (unmarked) 14.5″ tall Jardiniere Pedestal, $100.00 SOLD

Brush McCoy c.1938-45 8.25″ Ribbed Double Handled Art Deco Vase Mo;d #579, $69.00 SOLD

For more information contact us directly at billyblue@cox.net.  We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.



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February 16, 2010 · 7:00 pm

Newly Acquired Roseville Vases Available at Long Beach Flea Market

Roseville c. 1915-1931 "Carnelian II" 8" Fan Vase Mold # 54-8 $340.00 SOLD

We bought our first Roseville vase twenty-eight years ago in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at an Antique Barn just off the tollway. It was on a whim as we hadn’t planned on stopping or shopping on our way home to Chicago. The vase,  a Snowberry Urn, to this day stands proudly on our fireplace mantel joined by fifteen other Roseville treasures. We paid all of $25.00 for it and at the time that was a lot of money. But it has given us many years of pleasure by showcasing countless hand-picked bouquets from the gardens we have tended.

To this day each time I purchase a Roseville vase, console or candle holder something inside of me is stirred. Sometimes it’s an appreciation of the design lines, other times a sense of awe at the way Roseville was able to capture the beauty of so many floral gifts of nature. A sense of time in history is often stirred by a particular pattern: the simplicity of the Arts & Crafts period shown in the Green & Color Matte series of vases or the right-on-target Art Deco expressions in the Futura Line. I suppose it is for these reasons that Roseville has become my benchmark for evaluating all other pottery. I suppose that it is the reason that Billy Blue Eye proudly offers such a wide selection of Roseville Pottery at the monthly Flea Markets in Long Beach, California.

Roseville Pottery c. mid 1920's "Dahlrose" 6 inch Bud Vase Mold # 363-6, $195.00 SOLD

The three Roseville vases pictured here are new acquisitions and will be available this Sunday, February 21st, 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. In addition to Roseville Pottery, Billy Blue Eye will have over 300 pottery items for sale including McCoy, Weller, Beswick, Royal Haeger, Van Briggle, Red Wing, Catalina, Bauer, and Rookwood vases, bowls, wall pockets and art objects.

Roseville Pottery c. 1946 "Zephyr Lily" 8" Vase Mold # 134-8, $290.00 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 on Sunday!

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February 2, 2010 · 6:04 pm

Beswick Pottery’s “Zorba” Sixteen Piece Coffee Service Contains Strong Greek Inspiration.

c. 1970-73 Beswick Pottery "Zorba" 16 piece Coffee Service $190.00

Pottery designer Graham Tongue created the thirty-two items for the “Zorba” dinnerware line of England’s Beswick Pottery in 1968. The name itself conjures up Greek origins and visions of passionate dancing complete with plate breaking. Offered here is the sixteen piece Coffee Service produced by the company from 1970 to 1973.  Originally produced in two colorways, brown and olive green, both in a gloss finish. The decoration used geometric shapes of circles and triangles to create a border pattern for various “modern” shapes.

c.1970-73 Beswick Pottery "Zorba" Coffee Server

The brown finish, called “bronze,” was probably the “in color” at the time, and this is the color most often found today. The bronze items came in different combinations, one shade all over, dark brown and light brown (like this set), or in some cases three shades of brown. The dark brown has a satin matte finish.

Beswick "Zorba" Coffee Server Lid Detail

Beswick "Zorba" Coffee Server Bottom - Mold # 2211 & Backstamp

Beswick Pottery was founded by James Wright Beswick in 1896 although some historians say 1894. In 1898 a premises was opened on Gold Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England, still the home of Beswick today although it operates under the umbrella of the Royal Doulton Group.

Beswick "Zorba" Open Sugar Bowl & Cream Jug Set

Throughout most of the 20th Century Beswick created beautifully decorated quick-selling lines of vases, pots, jugs, tea pots, trinkets and dinnerware. An early (1930) ad line read, “Everything the householder needs in earthenware”. The company employed many noted pottery designers including James Hayward, Albert Hallam, Mr. Symcox, and Mr. Watkin. These men were always given credit for their lines and many early collectors followed a specific designer.  To this day the best resourse book on the company, The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Beswick Pottery, by Diana and John Callow gives designer credit on each item featured in their excellent reference book.  In 1969  Beswick was sold to the Royal Doulton Group.

Beswick "Zorba" Set of Six Cups & Saucers

Billy Blue Eye Pottery is proud to offer this sixteen piece Coffee Service for $190.00. For more information and/or to purchase this great set, contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net.  We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Pay Pal and offer a full refund if not satisfied.  This set is in excellent condition with no imperfections.  We wish you all, as the Beswick Collectors Circle used to say, “Happy Beswicking”.

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January 16, 2010 · 5:38 pm

10% of All Sales at Long Beach Flea Market to be Donated to the American Red Cross.

These two terrific Red Wing Art Pottery vases dating from 1925 will be featured at the January 17th Long Beach  Antique & Collectible Market.  Billy Blue Eye Pottery located in space #A-853 will be donating 10% of all purchases made to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. This donation will be made on behalf of the purchaser and a tax receipt will be provided.

Red Wing Art Pottery c.1925-35 "Crackle Yellow" Glazed 12.25" Vase with embossed flowers, $400.00 SOLD

For further information contact us directly at billyblueeye@cox.net or for Flea Market information visit http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com. Help us raise money to fund the massive relief efforts needed by the Haitian people. We hope to see you tomorrow!

Red Wing Art Pottery c.1925-35 "Crackle Yellow" Glazed 7" Bulbous Vase with Embossment, $175.00 SOLD

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January 15, 2010 · 6:19 pm

Recently Acquired McCoy Pottery Vases Make Debut at the Long Beach Flea Market this Sunday.

Four Mid-Century McCoy Vases

c.1961 McCoy "Harmony" 9.25" Vase $60.00 (left) SOLD, c.1961 McCoy "Harmony" 6" Goblet Vase $45.00 (right) SOLD

Billy Blue Eye recently acquired four mid-century McCoy Pottery vases that will be available this Sunday, January 17th, 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. These vases are auction fresh and are in excellent condition.

c.1956 McCoy "Brocade" 7.25" Bud Vase $45.00

In addition to McCoy Pottery, Billy Blue Eye will have over 300 pottery items for sale including Roseville, Weller, Beswick, Royal Haeger, Van Briggle, Red Wing, Catalina, Bauer, and Rookwood vases, bowls, wall pockets and art objects.

10% of all sales made on Sunday will be donated in the buyers name to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. This donation will be tax deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. A receipt for each donation will be provided.

c.1958 McCoy "Garden Club" 6.25" x 7" Vase, mold #309, $48.00

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 10% of purchases made before January 20th from this website will be donated to the American Red Cross. 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 on Sunday!

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December 19, 2009 · 10:30 pm

Purple Cows, Roseville, Peters & Reed; A Preview of Treasures at Long Beach Flea Market

c.1935-45 Brayton-Laguna Pottery, 3 Piece Purple Bovine Family includes a Bull, Cow and Calf, $399.00 set

Pictured here are some of the newly acquired treasures being offered tomorrow, Sunday, December 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. We will be featuring Roseville, McCoy, Hull, Van Briggle, Catalina, Beswick, Bauer, Brayton-Laguna, Red Wing and many more vintage and antique pottery companies.  See you there! Happy Holidays from Billy Blue Eye.

c.1912-20 8" "Aztec" Wall Pocket signed (Frank) Ferrell - Mold #160, $145.00 SOLD

Roseville, c. 1915-20 "Carnelian II" Pillow Vase, Mold #64-2-5, $385.00 SOLD

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December 17, 2009 · 9:25 pm

Great Holiday Shopping at the Long Beach Flea Market this Sunday

Billy Blue Eye Pottery & Paintings offers a wide selection of gifts from Stocking Stuffers to Hostess Gifts to Exquisite Collectible Fine Art Pottery.  You can find us this  Sunday, December 20th at the Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market.   It is located at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium, Conant Street, just East of Lakewood Boulevard.  Find us in the green and white tent in booth A-853. The hours are from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM and admission is $5.00. For more information contact us at BillyBlueEye@cox.net.

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