Vase signed RUTH

bought this small beautifully made vase this morning , incised RUTH on the base ,

Very nice !!

Nice vase, but I suspect it's a hobby potter.

Naomi, I just knew you were going to say that!
Looks to be competent potting and glazing though.

definitely not a hobby potter Naomi , not this one , very very competent imo if it was then they are going places

The base is odd - not seen one like that before - and I don't think the glaze on the bottom half is competently applied. Other than that, it's lovely.

I think I saw this potter at Earth & Fire 3 or 4 years ago

The glaze hasn't run over and under the base, look at that clean orange circle
on the base pic. precise potting in the spiral neck, in what looks to be quite
groggy clay. Is it perfectly vertical  Ed?

yes perfectly , stoneware , the spiral bit in the neck is textured , all in all in very well balanced little piece only measuring 6" High .

There's something about Ruth.

iIm gonna have a look through the CPA books and see if I can find her ..or any bugger called ruth

I suggest you scratch "Duckworth" at the bottom and take it from there.

I'm with Naomi on this one but it's not a shoddy hp like the one I have been keeping my lips sealed over.

let's not get self concious about posting on the forum,we got this far by speaking out without reservation and it works very well

I agree Dan...the whole point is being honest...its the only way i'll learn

Is there any way it's initials? RW something?

No Naomi definitely looks like Ruth to me , what's all this about being honest I thought we were all being honest , confused can't find anyone who signs Ruth in my cpa books , but amateur or pro it's a nice little piece and was cheap so no matter .

not ruthanne is it?

No Paul Just Ruth , I did wonder about someone signing Ruth for Ruthanne , that would be Tudball , as it is a small piece anythings possible .

Although it appears very well thrown, the glazes look typical of those bought by people starting to make pots or available at community type colleges. That is the main reason that I think it is not by someone who has begun to sell their work seriously.

Ok , ta