Bowl, Judith Swannell, England. 1980s. View All being an American patented design

being an American patented design produced by The Greist MFG Co

Lampshade not included

and as such months have been spent researching the mystery makers mark stamped to the foot rim to no avail - as such it remains anonymous

' - Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster - which simply put means this design was officially registered in all German states

Bowl, Judith Swannell, England. 1980s. View All being an American patented designDesigned and made by Judith Swannell, an oxblood and bronze glazed ceramic bowl made in her studio, England, 1980s. A striking example of oxblood glazing by the English potter, Judith Swannell. Contrast and drip glazing is as strong an identifier of Swanells work, before seeing her fluid signature. The fiery oxblood is bordered, inside and out by a molten bronze rim at the top of the bowl, which seems like a mirrored effect, a mastered process