Overview
A charming example of American casual stoneware featuring a hand-painted blue daisy motif and a whimsical wavy green border.
Preliminary identification
Pfaltzgraff Windsor Daisy Stoneware Bowl, c.1990s
Photo reference
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Story
The Pfaltzgraff family began their pottery tradition in Pennsylvania as early as 1811, but it was the late 20th century that saw them become a household name across the United States.
Maker / Origin
Founded by German immigrants, Pfaltzgraff is often cited as the oldest continuous pottery manufacturer in the United States.
Condition & Value
The bowl appears to be in very good vintage condition with no visible crazing or chips. There is some minor shelf wear on the unglazed foot ring, which is expected and does not significantly impact value. The glaze remains bright and the hand-painted elements are crisp.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD