Overview
This is a handsome Mid-Century Modern flared console bowl featuring a deep forest-green exterior with vertical ribbed fluting on a scalloped pedestal foot and a contrasting off-white interior glaze.
Identification
Mid-Century Modern Green Fluted Pedestal Bowl, marked 'S K / J60'
Photo reference
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Story
The underside is marked with an impressed 'S K' and a mold number 'J60'. While the 'SK' mark has occasionally been attributed to studio potters like Suzanne Kent, the presence of a mold number ('J60') strongly indicates commercial, mold-cast American art pottery from the 1950s or 1960s, designed to meet the post-war demand for sleek, modern home accessories. The secondary market for Mid-Century Modern commercial and studio pottery remains active, driven primarily by interior decor trends rather than strict collector demand.
Maker / Origin
Unattributed
Condition & Value
The valuation assumes the bowl is in standard vintage condition. For pieces with scalloped or fluted edges, value is highly dependent on the rim being free of chips or 'fleabites'. Additionally, the contrasting off-white interior glaze must be free of heavy staining or distracting crazing to achieve the higher end of the estimate.
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Market Analysis
The secondary market for Mid-Century Modern commercial and studio pottery remains active, driven primarily by interior decor trends rather than strict collector demand. Buyers on platforms like Etsy and eBay look for striking forms, specific glaze colors (like forest green), and architectural shapes. Pieces by lesser-known or generic makers move steadily as accessible accent pieces, though they rarely command premium prices.
Value Drivers
▲ Classic Mid-Century Modern pedestal form and ribbed fluting appeal strongly to current decor trends.
▲ Deep forest-green glaze with contrasting off-white interior provides excellent visual contrast.
▲ Clear maker and mold marks ('S K / J60') provide vintage authenticity.
Concerns
▼ Unverified rim condition — any chips or fleabites on the fluted edge would significantly reduce its decorative appeal.
▼ Unverified interior condition — heavy crazing or staining on the white glaze could deter buyers.
Best Venue
List the bowl on a vintage-focused marketplace like Etsy or eBay. Use keywords like 'Mid-Century Modern', 'Forest Green', 'Fluted Pedestal Bowl', and 'SK J60 Pottery' in the title. An optimistic list price of $50 allows room for negotiation, with an expected final sale price around $35 to $40.
Upside Potential
If the 'S K' mark can be definitively linked to a highly sought-after specific designer or regional pottery studio with a dedicated collector base, rather than a generic commercial manufacturer, the value could push toward the $75-$100 range.
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