Pottery Chatroom Board

Hello everyone. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I just finished up with 30 radiation and 5 chemo treatments for lung cancer. I have 4 weeks off until new chemo treatments start. Everything is going per schedule except one chemo treatment which was cancelled.
I feel good and will celebrate by going to the Elks tonight for a bump and a steak.

Wes

Hello everyone. It has been a long time since I posted anything here. I an fine for being 83. Wes

Hello Gordon..... Good to hear that you are still doing good. I am still in my own home and will be babysitting my oldest son's dog for a week. Wes

A belated Merry Christmas to all. My family will be getting together on New Years eve to celebrate Christmas. Everyone is getting older with their own things and priorities. One highlight of the holiday was a large group of carolers from my church ( about 35) visited my house and sang Christmas carols to me for about 15 minutes. I was humbled and surprised.

Hello everyone. I read about Gordon's foot problems. I have had gout. For me, it stated out around my big toe and spread. I am taking daily medication and have no problems anymore.

Hello everyone.

Hello Reen. Prayers said for your upcoming surgery.

Gordon... My garden is planted and everything looks good so far. I imagine you are going into the winter season over there. .

Hello everyone.

Thank you Gordon for the updates on Frank and Jack. Wasn't Jack either the mayor or councilman for his city?

Hello everyone.
Gordon...Beautiful pictures; must have been awesome live.

Hello Gordon. It is nice to hear from you again. I am still in North Dakota and even after a couple of health issues, I am doing fine. Hope we can visit more later. Wes

Hi Marson....It is currently 13 degrees here in Fargo. Next week it is expected to get into the 30's. We have around 5 inches of snow on the ground. Wes

Hi Max.. Yes. I am still in Fargo, ND. I still have my garden. About all that is left from last years crop is one squash, to be used this week, and some frozen carrots and green peppers. I don't have much on E-bay as it has changed a lot. I also miss Bill's buying adventures as he is no longer with us. I do hope that he is having greater adventures to enjoy.

Hello everyone. It has been so long since I posted on here that I wonder if anyone remembers me

Hello everyone.

Shelly....I have a cake plate with a chip on the reverse side that I am going to experiment on. I will try opoxy. Wish me luck. Wes

Hello everyone. Has anyone in here ever tried ti repaid pottery chips?

Hello everyone. I chuckle when reading comments below. Both Al Gore and Michael Moore have more than one home, I have only one. Are they smarter than me or do they have different priorities?

Merry Christmas to all. I'm leaving for the twin cities in the morning. I hope that it is warmer down there. it is currently -15 degrees in Fargo.

Hello again. It is currently -13 degrees F. ; predicted low -15 to -20 for tonight. I think I need another blanket.

Hello everone. It is currently - 8 degrees F in Fargo.

Hello everyone. Sorry to hear about Martha, Prayers and caring thoughts go out for Carl.

Hello everyone.

Gordon. I agree, I believe that it is a bit of weed draped around the swans body. Nice pictures. Wes

Hello everyone. It is 91 degrees in Fargo right now. Cooler weather is coming for tomorrow tho. Wes

Hello everyone.

Gordon...I had a "Howard Wood" for a boss at one time. He was from South Dakota. Wes

Hello everyone.

Gordon. Thinking of both you and of Nice. We know that you will do the right thing at the right time. Wes

Gayle...Pets become like children and are very hard to loose. Stand tall...

Hello everyone.

Gordon...Thanks for the recent info. It is transferware. I only have 2 or 3 pieces of it so I won't bother anymore about it. Thanks again. Wes

Hello again...

Gordon...Thanks for the initial info, will be looking for more later. Wes

Hello everyone. Wes

Gordon: Can you tell me anything about this berry dish? I can read that it is made in England, but not much more. Thanks. Wes

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Hello again....Since smoking is the topic, I quit in 1998, smoked 2 or 3 packs a day. I look back on it as a dirty, unhealthy and expensive habit. I also look back at it as the thing to do as a youthful man in the late 40's and the 50's.

Hello everyone...

Gordon. Thanks for the info on Martha. Prayers will be said for both Martha and Carl.

Hello everyone.

Gordon: So sad to see those pictures of nice. I do hope that he is looking and feeling better today. Wes

Hello everyone. Snowstorm in Fargo. Congrats Gordon; an Aussie won the masters. Maybe the figures on the glass are Aussies swinging golf clubs.

Goodnight all.

Hello Everyone. I hear talk about Calif. I am leaving next Thursday to see my 2nd son in Riverside, CA

Hello Gordon....I think that you were fortunate not to get hurt. It is strange what a person can do in situations like that. I am happy that you are OK. Was this your most recent birthday gift? Wes

Hello everyone. It is 23 degrees here in Fargo right now. it was warmer earlier in the day tho. We have had some light snow but it is going to get very cold, so they say. Wes

Hi Marson....How much snow did you get? I live in Fargo and we only got a couple of inches of new snow. Wes

Myra...Check this one out....Wes

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What has happened to this board? No entries for two days.

Hello again... two hours have passed and auctiva is still not up and running. Wes

I see where auctiva is still down.. I wonder for how long. Buyers are unable to view my pictures of items up for sale. Wes

Hi Beth....Thanks for the info. Looking at my piece, 1980 or newer seems appropriate. Thanks again. Wes

Thanks Liz. Wes

Good Morning Marson...South of you, here in Fargo, our snow has all melted but it is still a cool and raw 38 degrees. Wes

Hello Gordon...We got 2 inches of snow in Fargo last night. Wes

Hello everyone... Can anyone give me an approx. date for this mark? Thanks. Wes

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There is a faint USA on the bottom.

Hello everyone....Doe anyone know what this item is? Thanks. Wes

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Gordon...I listed the sugar. It may not sell at that price, but thought it was worth the try. Wes

Hello Gordon, whenever you get back here. Wes

Liz....This trying to find dates, sources and artists of old pottery and porcelain can be fun, but tiring. I'm working on some old Limoge's marks at the present. Wes

Hi again... I have found the following info in Kovels.
This mark was used on pottery made at the Etruria Works in Trenton, New Jersey, from 1863 to 1894. The pottery, Bloor, Ott & Booth, was founded by William Bloor, Joseph Ott, and Thomas Booth in 1863. Booth retired in 1864 and John Hart Brewer, Ott's nephew, became a partner in 1865. The company name became Ott & Brewer after Bloor retired in 1871. The name "Etruria" copied the name of a pottery established by Josiah Wedgwood in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, in 1769. The crown mark further promotes the image of English-quality china. Cretona is the name of the pattern. Large Cretona vases sell for about $150.

Hi Liz. The name in the mark of this plate is "ETRURIA". Wes

Gordon or Liz...Is this plate from the Aesthetic Period also? If no, what is the approx. date? Thanks. Wes

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Hi Gordon....many thanks to you also. I looked thru all those patterns but i couldn't find a match. I felt so good about Helen's suggestion about the lid left in the cupboard, I forgot to give you thanks also. Gordon, seriously, Thank You very much. Wes

Helen...Thanks again. Wes

Hello Helen.....You are so correct! The lid seems to match the bowl. Here are a couple of pictures that show the match. Wes

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Hello Gordon. I think that this is a sugar with a mismatched lid. Do you have any idea who the maker and age might be? Thanks. Wes

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Hello Gordon.....I heard on the pottery board that you mum has passed on. My sympathy to you. I can understand your change as my wife died in 1981 and I too went thru several different changes, not all of them for the good either. Wes

Hello everyone. Wes

Hello everyone from cool North Dakota. Wes

Hello everyone.

Gordon. Forever learning, way to go.

Good morning everyone.

Helen. The number I have for ebay customer service is: 866 540 3229

Wes

Hello everyone. Daylight Savings time in Fargo too.

Hello everyone...

Gordon...That Allerton Alphabet plate you ID'ed long ago is going to Bendiigo, Victoria, Australia Wes

You pay the shipping cost of the overalls and I pay the shipping cost on the crock.

I will trade you a Red wing 2 gallon crock for a pair of Levi bib overallls, size 40. Wes

Hello everyone....
My thoughts on chat rooms....Changes happen. Going back to the old chat rooms won't work. Selling on ebay has also changed. It will never be like it was 6-8-10 years ago. I think that we just have to accept it. Maybe we should try bartering. Wes

Supper time. BBL. Wes

Gordon...I still have your comments from back then. I don't know if I priced it right or not, we will see. I already had on inquiry fro Australia on shipping costs. Wes

Bill....I think we have about 5 inches of new snow, all light tho. Wes

Gordon....This is the plate i was referring to. Wes 190630605857

Hi Bill....Are you getting any snow in the cities? Wes

Hello everyone.

Gordon...I just listed that alphabet plate you ID'ed a long time ago.

Hi Marson....Mery Christmas to my neighbor to the North.

Gordon....I sold a Hallmark Kiddie Car to a person in Trinity Beach, Australia

Merry Christmas to all.

Hello and Merry Christmas to all.

Bye everyone. Wes

Hello everyone. Wes

Thanks Amber. wes

Hello everyone....

I am leaving for California early tomorrow, so Happy Thanksgiving to all. Wes

Night all.

Applebee's Restaurants in Fargo are giving free breakfasts (pancakes and coffee) to all veterans tomorrow.

It is getting colder tonight, already at 33 degrees. low predicted for tonight is 26 degrees.

Hello everyone from Fargo, ND

Hello everyone.

Gordon... I see where you must be strong, having gone through everything that you have. One thing they cannot take from you is your knowledge, knowledge of life and of pottery/china to help all of us. We thank you for that sharing.

Good Night everyone.

Gordon...Whatever happened to your house? Does anyone live there now?

Good evening everyone. Wes in Fargo

Hello everyone. No snow in Fargo, ND

Hi Shelly.... We haven't had any snow yet and there isn't any in the forecast that I know of.

Hi Lois... How is the "House Flipping" business doing?

Hello everyone from Fargo, ND where it is currently 49 degrees.

Gordon....do you have a cast iron frying pan? If so, brown the chop on both sides and let it simmer in covered pan on low heat until it is fully cooked

Anyone know anything about North Star Crock Lids?

Went to a political fund raiser tonight, had a good steak, baked potato and beans. And a nice bottle of Samuel Adams beer.

Hello everyone.

Be back later this evening.

Does anyone want to come to Fargo and help me rake leaves?

Hello everyone.