Lot 195

Morton Pottery Set 5 Spongeware Yellowware Bowls

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Morton Pottery Set 5 Spongeware Yellowware Bowls

Estimate: $10 - $500

Starting Bid: $10

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
July 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This set of five ceramic mixing bowls is crafted from yellowware earthenware, featuring a tri-color spongeware or spatter-glaze application in shades of yellow-gold, chocolate brown, and forest green. The collection consists of two distinct styles. One large bowl features an embossed, relief-molded pattern of acanthus leaves and scrolls, finished with a beaded border just below the rim. The remaining four items comprise a graduated set of nesting bowls, each detailed with three horizontal incised bands around the midsection. All bowls are circular in form with flared rims and raised, unglazed foot rings. While no manufacturer marks are present, the glaze style, clay body, and forms are consistent with the output of Morton Pottery of Illinois, active during the early to mid-20th century. Small circular kiln stilt marks are visible on the base of the largest banded bowl.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500