Category Archives: Mystery Pots

Is the Potter Bigger Than the Pot, or is the Pot Bigger Than the Potter?

I recently participated in a discussion with a few collectors and one potter about the importance of signing one’s work. As you’d imagine, there was an even split of opinion — two for the idea of a potters signing their … finish reading Is the Potter Bigger Than the Pot, or is the Pot Bigger Than the Potter?

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Discussing the Benefits of Signed Pots

 Oooo…??? To sign, or not to sign—that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler at the wheel to suffer–The slings and arrows of outrageous recognition—Or to take arms against a sea of admirers—and by apposing end them. Oh alright, I am … finish reading Discussing the Benefits of Signed Pots

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The Drama of the Unsigned Pottery

  It’s a little elegant. It’s a little funky. It’s a lot of nice and it’s unsigned. I came across this plate in a local shop a few months ago, and although it wasn’t signed (I prefer to purchase clearly … finish reading The Drama of the Unsigned Pottery

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Shave and a Hair Cut, Who’s this?

                          Everyone loves a mystery. Right? Well, I know I do. Sometimes we just need to embrace the mystery for its own sake. But when we gather sufficient clues to solve our mysteries, it is oh so sweet … … finish reading Shave and a Hair Cut, Who’s this?

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