Overview
A striking example of American Art Deco pottery featuring a flared 'fan' rim and elegant scrolled handles. This piece is finished in the company's signature seafoam green satin-matte glaze, which was prized for…
Preliminary identification
Abingdon Pottery Art Deco Double-Handled Vase, Model 517
Photo reference
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Story
In 1934, at the height of the Great Depression, the Abingdon Sanitary Manufacturing Company made a radical decision to pivot from making toilets and plumbing fixtures to high-end art pottery.
Maker / Origin
Abingdon Pottery was a specialized division of a plumbing supply company that became a surprise leader in the art pottery world.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible crazing, which is a testament to the high-quality vitreous body. The stamp on the bottom is clear and well-defined. Excellent condition is expected for these pieces and helps maintain the top end of the value range.
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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