Stangl - A Rare Early August Sale

I wasn't kidding a few days ago when I said that July sales were as rare as hens teeth and August sales are always just about the same. It seems however that there are a few brave buyers out there who haven't heard the word yet.An order came in yesterday for some Stangl Fruit items, a pair of Fruit salt & pepper shakers and a 24oz Fruit pitcher.

The salt & pepper shakers have no physical damage but the bottom has some staining where moisture has leeched through the unglazed Terra Cotta on the base. Both have the original Stangl stoppers.

The Pitcher has a Terra Cotta Body with glossy brown interior. White exterior with handpainted fruit design. 4 5/8" high x 3 1/4" opening x 3 1/4" foot x 6 3/4" spout to handle. Unfortunately there is a large underspout chip which has resulted in visible moisture underglaze moisture staining. Otherwise excellent condition with no cracks or crazing. First issued in 1942 and discontinued in 1978.

Stangl Pottery traces its history back to the Fulper Pottery of New Jersey. John Stangl returned to the Fulper Pottery in 1920, became president in 1926, and changed the company name to Stangl Pottery in 1929. The pottery is known for dinnerware and a line of bird figurines. In 1972 the pottery was sold to Frank Wheaton, Jr., of Wheaton Industries. Production continued until 1978, when Pfaltzgraff Pottery purchased the right to the Stangl trademark and the remaining inventory was liquidated.

These are very collectible items, but of course with the damage I discounted them and I am very glad that someone is giving them a happy home. I will ship them out tomorrow.

More Stangl Pottery at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall

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