Figural Planter

Norman Eustice Smith

About 1950

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Silver tea canister with flat hinged lid, the finial in the form of a leaf and berry or nut, the body of scalloped, or serpentine shape and heavily decorated with representations of pagodas, palm trees, fountains and Chinese figures, on the front in a small reserve are engraved the initials FWP.
Large, rectangular yo-yo quilt or coverlet made from round pieces of cotton-polyester blend fabrics in a wide variety of patterns and colors, including gingham, houndstooth, stripes, plaids, floral and geometric prints, polka dots, and plain colors, that have long stitches along their turned-under outer edges, which are pulled to form small rosettes or discs, each hand sewn side by side with red thread into rows to form the quilt, no batting and no backing.
Three-gallon churn with one strap and one lug-handle on each side of shoulder, olive green glaze with bluish-white overglaze, two bands of wheel decoration around shoulder
Footed vase with trumpet-like body, and two handles resembling arms held akimbo. Multiple glazes consisting of purple, green, rose, and ochre hues give a mottled or marbleized appearance.