Lot #50: Square Ceramic Planter Edge Bamboo Texture & American Bisque Pottery Company planter

The American Bisque Pottery Company, which operated in Williamstown, West Virginia, from 1919 until 1982, was highly regarded for creating decorative art pottery planters, cookie jars, and various kitchen items. The stamped "234 USA" on the bottom denotes the specific structural design code and guarantees that the piece was manufactured within the United States. Vintage Shawnee USA 4044 green ceramic bamboo planter. Shawnee Pottery was an American ceramics company that operated in Zanesville, Ohio, from 1937 to 1961. They were known for producing a wide variety of decorative and functional pottery, including cookie jars, figurines, and planters, often featuring whimsical designs and vibrant glazes. Their pieces are highly collectible today, appreciated for their charm and American craftsmanship. This particular planter, marked with "USA 4044", features a stylized bamboo design, a popular motif during the mid-20th century. Such planters were commonly used for houseplants and were a staple in American homes during the 1940s and 1950s. The matte green glaze is characteristic of many Shawnee pieces from this era, adding to its vintage appeal. Pickup category timeslot {A}