Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern old plumb bob with the mark dating them

with the mark dating them to sometime between 1903-1930

I love this image so much

with both ends twisted tightly together until about half way down

I am not certain the year on these but they are definitely quite old

sharpening what looks like a knife but perhaps is some other tool on this grinding wheel

Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern old plumb bob with the mark dating themWhile I didn't know it when I bought it though I was pretty sure it was something special I've learned that this gorgeous, hand thrown stoneware vase is by well known ceramic artist Marlis Schratter. I believe it dates to the late 60s or earlyish 1970s, and is to my eye a pretty perfect vessel earthy and also really elegant, visceral and substantial, with great lines and interesting from all the way around. Many of her pieces feature impressed