Rookwood Pottery Ceramic Tripod Vase, Sugar Bowl, and Spoon, 1890
Lovely floral ceramic set by E.T. Hurley from Rookwood Pottery.
Maker's Mark, Artist's Cypher, and Date are all on the underside.
About the Artist:
Edward Timothy Hurley was born in Cincinnati in 1869. He studied at Xavier University and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He worked at Rookwood as a decorator from 1896 to 1948, producing a large volume of vellum glaze landscapes, which are highly sought-after collector's items. In addition to his ceramic work, Hurley was also a talented etcher. He married fellow Rookwood artist Irene Bishop in 1907.
About Rookwood Pottery:
The flame is a mark used on Rookwood pottery to indicate the year of manufacture. The mark began in 1886 when Alfred Brennan added a flame around his factory mark, the "RP" monogram, each year until 1900, when there were 14 flames in a full circle.
Lovely floral ceramic set by E.T. Hurley from Rookwood Pottery.
Maker's Mark, Artist's Cypher, and Date are all on the underside.
About the Artist:
Edward Timothy Hurley was born in Cincinnati in 1869. He studied at Xavier University and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He worked at Rookwood as a decorator from 1896 to 1948, producing a large volume of vellum glaze landscapes, which are highly sought-after collector's items. In addition to his ceramic work, Hurley was also a talented etcher. He married fellow Rookwood artist Irene Bishop in 1907.
About Rookwood Pottery:
The flame is a mark used on Rookwood pottery to indicate the year of manufacture. The mark began in 1886 when Alfred Brennan added a flame around his factory mark, the "RP" monogram, each year until 1900, when there were 14 flames in a full circle.
Lovely floral ceramic set by E.T. Hurley from Rookwood Pottery.
Maker's Mark, Artist's Cypher, and Date are all on the underside.
About the Artist:
Edward Timothy Hurley was born in Cincinnati in 1869. He studied at Xavier University and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He worked at Rookwood as a decorator from 1896 to 1948, producing a large volume of vellum glaze landscapes, which are highly sought-after collector's items. In addition to his ceramic work, Hurley was also a talented etcher. He married fellow Rookwood artist Irene Bishop in 1907.
About Rookwood Pottery:
The flame is a mark used on Rookwood pottery to indicate the year of manufacture. The mark began in 1886 when Alfred Brennan added a flame around his factory mark, the "RP" monogram, each year until 1900, when there were 14 flames in a full circle.
Brand: Rookwood Pottery
Artist: E.T. Hurley
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: 5” W x 5” D x 6.25” H
Period: 1890. Late 19th Century
Condition: Minimal wear and light scratches throughout and light discoloration underneath.
