Featured Unusual Clay pitcher that looks like brown cork board -- any help with signature?

Odd looking piece, but you have to agree, unusual.

Meant to get a shot looking down. Inside of spout has the same effect as the exterior, but deeper into the pitcher is black clay. It reminds me of brown cork board. This is solid clay, heavy.

Any luck with signature? Thanks.



I tried G. Tart, G. Tort, no luck. Hoping someone recognizes the distinctive look.

 

neat piece Lucille
I thought maybe that was an S for the first letter but came up with nothing. I tried Storl, Stort,

 

I see G Torl or Turl.

 

Thanks for taking a look Cx, and Bakers.

Could it be something __ ___ "art"? Almost looks like there is a period after the word, but maybe that is just part of the finish.

Probably my only hope is if someone recognizes the style here -- any name or keyword for this unique finish? (Long shot, I know.)

 

Looks like where Puriton got their style.
Patd

 

I believe this was made by Stan Langtwait.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...10.0j1......1....1j2..gws-wiz-img.YjkFagyFhXQ

 

Great find, @MML ! I saw your other thread about the owl, too.

 

Thank you!!

 

@MML Didn't realize more responses were in. You nailed it!

Many thanks!

 

excellent MML So the first letter is an 'S', I was worried my eyes were wonky!

 

The whole thing says, "Stan". Cx, you had the right idea from the start!

Never thought I'd ID this. Made with Mt. St. Helen's ash!

Thanks, everyone!

 

lol, now that I know what it says I can see it plain as day, lol.

 

You're very welcome!