A classic English-style form with a traditional Salt with Cobalt glaze combination. Perfect for serving warm syrup or chilled creamer for a family or group breakfast. Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Measuring 4.5"l x 3.5”w x 4.25”h
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Salt Glaze
Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century. Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required. The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze. The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel. This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19th century in the Seagrove area. Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.
The Ben Owen Pottery Tableware Collection
You can find the traditional forms and shapes of Ben Owen Sr. pottery wares in The Tableware Collection at Ben Owen lll Pottery. This line highlights shapes and forms made in a traditional Owen style of the early 1900’s folk pottery of North Carolina as well as influences from Asia. This traditional collection has been continued by several potters who have worked at Ben Owen Pottery since the 1960’s.
Works are signed "Ben Owen Pottery" with the apprentice's initials (ARJ for Ann Raven Jorgenson) and the year made (1989).