Eight sided vase

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Posted by bnmayala
15 years ago
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Description This is an octagon shaped vase, it has "Bauer" enscribed on bottom, the color is a beige/off white with black designs, some of the designs are shaded in grey and some have 1-3 black dots on them. I would like to know more about the potter that created this, I have tried to research this vase to no avail and would like to possible know the value.
Category Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium Pottery?
Distinguishing marks Bauer?
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 10 1/2h X 5 1/2w 1 1/2 mouth, 4in base octagon shape
Date Period 1950's (?)
Weight 4lbs
History I purchased this vase at an estate sale about 3 yrs ago. I know it has "Bauer" enscribed on botton, but know nothing else about it.
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Price Paid (If known) 2.00
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 15 years ago

I wish i had luck like this when i go to yard sales ;~)Bauer vases are quite popular. Here's a link for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauer_Pottery Here's a link to sales at auction this year: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=Bauer+vase&fq=&sort=relevance&dtype=gallery&hasimage=true&type=complete&rows=100&addfq=sale_date_year%3A%282010%29
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bnmayala 📚 Apprentice 15 years ago

Thank you for such a quick response. I have been on the site that you sent me and on many others and have not found any Bauer vase that even closely resembles mine. I even e-mail the Bauer Pottery Company of Los Angeles and received a response from them stating that they had been looking around to see if they could find anything like my piece and haven't been able to match it to any Bauer Pottery piece that they've seen. Can you recommend other research options I might be able to use for my vase? I really appreciate your help and information. Mary

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