1989 VERA RUSSELL 22K Gold Trim Southwest Signed Covered Dish

Description

New, Old Store Stock. MINT Condition. Purchased in 1989 for my former store. 22 Karat gold trimmed Russell’s Originals hand painted, hand-cast ceramics covered dish. This is a work of art. Each of Vera’s items are individually designed and painted using unique glazes that reflect the colors and textures of the Southwest. Enclosed card says, “The gold is real, 22 Karat gold which has been fired on and cannot be washed or scraped off.” Design is a large cactus flower in bloom on the lid.

• Height – 2 1/2 in
• Width – 6 in
• Diameter (opening) – 4 1/4 in

Free of cracks, scratches, chips, and stains, and a very nice piece for any collector. Would look very nice on a shelf or on a table.

All Photographs are Original and are not stock photos.

Russell’s Originals are “A Painting in Clay”. Bright rich colors are used, peach, brown, sand for the back ground and green for Cactus. Two different texture used on lid. A smooth glaze finish rose color large cactus blossom’s and rough finish for the rest of the desert scene design. 22 Karat gold trim accents the mountains, desert, cactus and blossoms. Inside is glazed smooth in white and textured light rose bowl.

Vera Russell’s art studio was in ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. All pieces are hand signed by well know artist Vera Russell. Vera has retired from the pottery business and she predominantly paints pictures in oil and watercolors now. Her pottery is becoming Highly Collectable and is increasing in value.

Items that I sell that are marked vintage, antique or collectible may show some signs of wear to the original boxes or original package when available. See pictures for detail. All of my items come from a smoke-free environment. I do combine shipping on multiple items.