Vintage McCarty Pottery Merigold Mississippi Owl Bird Animal Figure Nutmeg RARE
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:833323 |
This estate-fresh piece of Merigold, Mississippi’s famed McCarty pottery shows the brilliance of Lee and Pup McCarty’s artistic endeavor. Finished in a combination of McCarty nutmeg with cobalt highlights, this figure of a small owl is impossibly rare among examples of McCarty Pottery. Though it resembles later production owls in its basic shape, the indented eyes and textured features are something I have never seen. It is solid, unlike the later hollow ...owls, and would be a wonderful contrast to later production pieces. These hand-made animal figures by Lee and Pup are as rare as they are whimsical, with many being virtually one of a kind examples of new creatures, shapes, or techiques. It is signed on the bottom with the old style McCarty signature, including the “Merigold, Mississippi” identification. This piece measures approximately 2 ½ to 8 inches in height. It is in excellent condition, with some wear from use but no chips, cracks, or other notable damage.
