IRA & ELLA PETERS, POTTERY VASE, 1978

IRA & ELLA PETERS, POTTERY VASE, 1978, H 6.5", DIA 5"A Pewabic Pottery vase by Ira and Ella Peters. Having a white clay body and drip iridescent glaze with observable oxidation, reduction and blistering. Incised "IRA," "ELLA" and "1978" to the underside. Provenance: Collection of Bob Schweizer, 4th generation owner of legendary Detroit based Schweizer's restaurant. Founded in 1862, Mr. Schweizer was a personal friend of Ira and Ella Peters as well as a personal friend of Pewabic Pottery founder, Mary Chase Stratton. Property of Robert Schweizer, Ann Arbor.
Condition Report: Good; UV-tested clean, natural inconsistencies to glaze. CP