3 set Nicholas Mosse Pottery Ireland BUNNY RABBIT FOOTED BOWLS 5.5", 4", 4.25"

Description: My late sister Betsy collected lots of Nicholas Mosse pottery, but as an art form rather than actual usable dishware. I've only found a couple pieces of hers that show any sign of personal wear, e.g. utensil marks. On the other hand, out of her whole collection -- virtually all of which will be on eBay in the next day or two -- many, including two of these three bowls, are crazed. I'm sort of surprised, given Mosse's reputation. I think they -- Mosse -- know that their pottery is prone to crazing, though, because on their webpage for care and handling (https://nicholasmosse.com/en-us/blogs/news/tip-top-pots-caring-for-your-nicholas-mosse-pottery) they address the topic: "Exposing pottery to quick extremes of heat or cold can lead to the appearance of a network of fine, hairline cracks in the glaze. This is known as ‘crazing’ and is often a feature of much older pottery. It shouldn’t affect the longevity of the pottery, and for some, it adds character." I've looked closely at a lot of the other Mosse pieces for sale and, whether the sellers admit it or not, many of them are similarly crazed. Happily, Mosse pottery doesn't contain lead, so crazing doesn't provide the risk it does for old pottery that you plan to eat from. That said, I've adjusted the prices downward on these beautiful bunny bowls because of it. Many thanks for looking!Rick

Price: 74 USD

Location: Mansfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-22T05:58:50.000Z

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