ANTIQUE VAN BRIGGLE COLORADO ART POTTERY MOTH DRAGONFLY BOWL TRIPLE FLOWER FROG

Description

Van Briggle Art Pottery Bowl & Flower Frog Set
Description and Item Information
Up for sale is this old Van Briggle pottery bowl and flower frog set. Please excuse the glare in the photos. The bowl has a repeating moth or dragonfly motif, and the frog features three frogs. Both are finished in a mulberry glaze. The bowl stands approximately 2 1/2 inches tall, and it has a maximum diameter of about 8 3/8 inches. The frog is about 2 1/8 inches tall, and it has a maximum diameter of approximately 4 13/16 inches. Unpacked, the set weighs 3 pounds 3.0 ounces. This set would look great in an arts and crafts decor, or it would be a wonderful addition to a collection of American art pottery.
Identification
The base of the bowl is marked beneath, as shown, "Van Briggle." It also has the Van Briggle "AA" logo. The frog is unmarked. This set likely dates to the late 1910s, based on the dark bowl bottom and the style of marking. The pieces were made in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Condition
The piece look very good overall, with no chips or cracks. They have light wear beneath. As made, the pieces have glazed over very small dimples and raised pottery bumps. Variations in glaze application are as made, and the frog is not perfectly round. Please review the description and photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying.
Terms of Sale
1. Payments
Taxes may be applicable. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller before bidding or buying to find out about acceptable payment methods for local pickups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made.
2. Shipping
Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not necessarily included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller usually ships on Mondays and Thursdays. The merchandise will normally be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier.
Shipping includes delivery to a physical address via a method of the seller's choice. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping costs may be required. At the seller's discretion, a signature may be required for delivery.
Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. For international shipping, there may be parcel size restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. Customs forms will not be falsified.
International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior.
3. Other Information
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Acceptance of Agreement
By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.