Discover the timeless elegance of this wood-fired pitcher, where traditional English design meets the unpredictable artistry of wood kiln firing. Covered in a long-standing traditional Seagrove-area glaze, Frogskin, this pitcher brings history and tradition into the modern age. Dishwasher-safe. Measuring 7"l x 5.5”w x 8.25”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Frogskin
Frogskin is the same glaze as a Teadust glaze but fired in the back of a salt glaze groundhog kiln where salt is added to the firing at the very end. The sodium in the salt reacts similarly to the way bleach works on clothing by bleaching the iron-rich glaze creating an olive green to mustard-colored finish with a glossy surface. Historically, Ben III’s family and many other potters in the Seagrove area became aware of natural clay from Albany, NY (known as Albany Slip) that could be used as a glaze by itself to produce this type of finish with the addition of salt thrown in the kiln at the end of the firing.
The 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. The previous line was made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who worked as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery from 2022-2025. The current line is made by potter Silas Bradley, who began work as a studio assistant in August 2025.
This piece is stamped "Ben Owen Pottery" with initials hand-signed "SB".