1881 basket pottery

Hi, i acquired this at a local thrift store today. it captured my eye and when i removed the price sticker on the bottom i saw this name/initials on the bottom and a date that could be 1881? also there is a diamond stamp on the bottom with some letters but very hard to make out as seen in the pictures. i was wondering if anyone knew the maker and if its really from 1881 or something that was reproduced. if anyone has any info that would be great thanks!

 

The initials and 1881 date indicate that the blank piece was probably painted by a hobbyist, a very popular hobby in the late 1800's and on into the 1900s. It doesn't really matter who made the blank in this case.

 

That diamond I.V.W. mark is the mark of American Pottery Company of Jersey City, New Jersey. It was used circa 1880. The information came from Lehner's Encyclopedia of US Marks...
Don

 

Thanks guys for the info! Dgbjwc yes that is it! So I saw a vase that had the same mark on liveauctioneers but it said something about the amateur painter could of been taught by John benett I think it sold for 150.00 let me see if I can find the link again

 

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20619824_jersey-city-new-jersey-pottery-ivw-ivoryware-vase-m

 

I assume mine isn't worth that maybe like 25 to 30?

 

I recognized it because I also have an IVW vase. Mine is decorated with hand painted daffodils but it is not artist signed. Lehner's information is pretty sparse so I don't know if only whiteware was produced or also decorated wares.
Don

 

I wouldn't hazard a guess on price. I have not researched the market. I'll put a picture of my vase up tomorrow when I have some light.
Don

 

Oh ok thanks don! I found this in ebay!

https://m.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Jersey-...253154?hash=item1a50e3c162:g:AbYAAOSwfCpbDdpF

 

Oh dear! I like yours MUCH better!
Don

 

It sold for $160.00

 

How charming! I really like that and have learned something new!

 

Thank you all. I'm learning something new all the time on this site haha

 

Here is my vase. I ended up with too much light and the colors bleached a little.
Don

 

That's a very nice piece don! Thank you all for the info you have provided!

 

Thank you rink28. I learned a lot more about my piece because of your research.
Don