 Alice McLean is a Francophonepotter who lives out in Metchosin. BC.&nbsp;<div> She is well known for her rakupottery, as she has been producing itfor over 40 years.&nbsp;<div> She's a member of the local potter'sguild, and has exhibited her workthrough them, as well as variouspottery collective shows.&nbsp;</div>                </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition no chips, or breaks, or fading of the metallic glazes.<br>Measurements: 8.5&#34; x  6&#34; X  6&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Alice McLean Wild Lily Raku Vase 

 Otto Brauer (1918-1968) was aDanish glass designer who worked forthe Holmegaard glass company from1937 until his death in 1968. He is bestknown for his iconic "Gulvvase" designwhich has become a classic of Danishmodern design.&nbsp;<div> Brauer was also a respected educatorand mentor at the Danish School ofDecorative Art, and taught the nextgeneration of glass designers.&nbsp;</div><div> Today, Brauer's glass designs arerepresented in several major museumcollections, including the MetropolitanMuseum of Art in New York and theVictoria and Albert Museum in London&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> weight: 2lb. 9.25 oz. or 1.170 kg.                </div><br>Condition: In excellent condition, no chips or breaks.<br>Measurements:  7.5&#34; x 6&#34; x 6&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

1960&#39;s Otto Brauer Opalescent Gulvase

&nbsp; Mr. John Furch came to Canada fromhis native Czechoslovakia, where hehad been trained as a blacksmith andwelder. He opened a glass blowingplant in Ontario, before moving toMedicine Hat in 1950.&nbsp;<div> Les Stagg, a son-in-law, also learnedthe trade following his marriage toJohn's daughter Margaret.&nbsp;</div><div> In the 1960's they hired 2 Spanishglass blowers trained in Venice, Italy.They were Manuel Esteban, who waswith Altaglass for 16 years until hisretirement, and his partner, FranciscoRibas, who worked there for 21 years.&nbsp;</div><div> This vase was made by one of themin the Murano style and form.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece retains the Altaglass label.&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> weight: (1 lb. .75 oz.) or (475 grams)</span></div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, no cracks. <br>Measurements: 6&#34; x  4&#34; x  4&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

1960&#39;s Altaglass in Blues Three Point Stretch and Curve Art Glass

&nbsp; Orient &amp; Flume is one of the greatcontemporary American glass studios.Founded in 1972 in an old carriagehouse between Orient Street and FlumeStreet, in Chico, California, later movedto 2161 Park Avenue, Chico. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  "This is an Orient and Flume ArtGlass Vase Teal/Purple Aurene Glass"Bag" vase with glass tie. Signed on Base: (Smallhouse(0025SN 45/135 BIR).&nbsp;<div> This vase is #45 out of 135 vases. Alimited edition.&nbsp;<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> weight: (2lb. 5 5/8 oz.) or (1,066grams)</span></div></div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no cracks, breaks, or chips. Base has some wear marks. Note images. <br>Measurements: 8.5&#34; X 6&#34; x 6&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

David Smallhouse - Orient &#38; Flume Art Glass Vase

 I believe this to be made by theHazel Atlas Glass Company. There is alarger"serving bow!" with the samepattern, but I have not been able toconfirm that this bowl is exactly thesame.&nbsp;<div> Uranium was a common source ofyellow and green colouring for over100 years, however in the 1940's it wasbanned as a glass constituent becauseit was used to make the atomic bomb.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece dates to the 1930's Decoperiod.&nbsp;</div><div> In excellent condition, no chips orbreaks. Some scratches on rim of basedue to age.&nbsp;</div><div> 2.5" x &nbsp;4.5" &nbsp;x &nbsp;4.5"&nbsp;</div><div> Weight: (249 grams or 8.75 oz.)                </div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition, no chips or breaks. Some scratches on rim of base due to age. <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Small URANIUM Glass Dish/Bowl 

 The vase is hand blown and featuresa freeform pattern in shades of anopaque yellow exterior, and an opaqueorange interior with a translucentyellow/orange rim.&nbsp;<div> Although in a mid-century modernstyle, I believe this vase was madewithin the last 20 years.&nbsp;</div><div> The base is polished, which means itis not from China, but I can not claimwhere this was made.&nbsp;</div><div> (1 lb. 5.5 oz.) or (611 grams)                </div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or bruises.<br>Measurements: 4.5&#34; x  5.5&#34;  X  5.5&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Murano Style Glass Handkerchief Vase 

&nbsp; A set of two candle holders in theArkipelago series designed by TimoSarpaneva (1926-2006) in the period1975-1981 for littala, Finland.&nbsp;<div> This triangular pair of cast glasscandle holders is part of the Arkipelagoline designed by Timo Sarpaneva andproduced by the Finnish glasscompany, littala.</div><div> Designed to resemble Nordic ice,these have the appearance of melting. Unique shape and spectaculartexture with bubbles and lines invarying shapes and sizes.&nbsp;</div><div>#1) 3.5" x 2.75" x 2.75" x 2.75"weight: (1 lb. 3 3/8 oz.) or (548 grams) &nbsp;</div><div>#2) 5.25" x 2.75" x 2.75" x 2.75"weight: (1 lb. 14.5 oz.) or (864 grams)                </div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, or cracks or breaks.<br>Measurements:  #1) 3.5&#34; x 2.75&#34; x 2.75&#34; x 2.75&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holders Timo Sarpaneva littala Finland

 Original Restaurant Food Display,Shokuhin Sampuru, Sample NigiriSushi, handmade.&nbsp;<div> Display menu sample includes 6 pcMaguro, Inure Gunkan Maki, RedSnapper, Uni, Sea Urchin Eggs, GizzardShad.&nbsp;</div><div> These were purchased in Japan in the1980's.&nbsp;</div><div> These range in length: (2.5" to 3.5").&nbsp;</div><div> These range in height: (1.25" to 1.5").&nbsp;</div><div> These range in width: (.75" to 1 3/8").&nbsp;</div><div> Excellent condition, no chips, orcracks or breaks, except the Uni that ismissing 2 eggs. See images.                </div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, or cracks or breaks, except the Uni that is missing 2 eggs. See images.<br>Measurements: See description for sizes.<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

6 Vintage Replica Artificial Sushi 

 Part of the "Nordic Series" producedbetween 1986-1989. &nbsp;<div> This beautiful hand blown, and handenamelled bowl features a foggylandscape with bird in flight motif insubtle shades of light blue, brown andblack.&nbsp;</div><div> It is model #58058. Is signed on thebottom with Boda and K. Engman.&nbsp;</div><div> Kjell Engman produced many classicworks over his 40-year collaborationwith Kosta Boda and some of his workis displayed in the National Museum ofArt &amp; Design in Sweden.&nbsp;</div><div> weight:(1 lb. 12 5/8 oz.) or (813 grams)                </div><br>Condition:  Excellent condition, no chips, no cracks.<br>Measurements: 6&#34; x  6.5&#34; x  6.5&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Art Glass Bowl 

 Mischka Jay "Alexi" Hunter, a glassartist from Kingston Glass Studio andGallery in Kingston, Ontario.&nbsp;<div> He has been working on his craftsince 2006.&nbsp;</div><div> He is a graduate of the Crafts andDesign Program at Sheridan College inOakville, Ontario.&nbsp;</div><div> Website:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kingstonglassstudio.com/collections/alexi-hunter?srsltid=AfmBO006GHyi05b91H_23zkZYfdRhTECwsfE-QW3h8zh5g15NWTdL-fl&nbsp">https://www.kingstonglassstudio.com/collections/alexi-hunter?srsltid=AfmBO006GHyi05b91H_23zkZYfdRhTECwsfE-QW3h8zh5g15NWTdL-fl&nbsp</a>;</div><div> weight: (9.25 oz.) or (263 grams)                </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, no cracks.<br>Measurements: 6 1/8&#34;  x  3&#34; x  3&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Alex Hunter: Satin Orange-Red and Polkadot Vase 

 This is a heavy glass vase,hand-blown transparent lightpink crystal with internalbullicante.&nbsp;<div> The organic sinuous form hasan undulating fluted rim alsocalled "handkerchief", whichcasts a beautiful silhouette.&nbsp;</div><div> The pontil mark has been smoothed,but there is no signature mark on thebase.&nbsp;</div><div> Weight: (822 grams or 1 lb. 13 oz.)                </div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition, no chips or breaks. <br>Measurements: 7.5&#34; x  7&#34; x  7&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Murano Handkerchief-Bubbles Art Glass Vase

 I believe this to be a Fenton RoseBowl from the 1950's. Hand blownwith a pontil mark, a milk glass interiorwith the rose glass exterior. &nbsp; Vintage glass rose bowl withcranberry satin glas and white casedinterior. &nbsp;<div> The colour goes from a soft pastelcranberry color to a darker colouraround the rim. &nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">&nbsp;  weight: (262 grams) or (9.25 oz.)</span></div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or blemishes<br>Measurements: 4&#34;  X  4 5/8&#34;  X  4 5/8&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Vintage Pink Satin Crimped Art Glass ROSE BOWL

 The Balloon Dog first debuted at theRockefeller Center in New York City in1989, and since then, it has beendisplayed worldwide in many differentlocations. In 2003.&nbsp;<div> It is made of high quality resin that isstrong, durable, and long lasting.&nbsp;</div><div> Painted with high grade and non-toxic paints.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 5.5"x &nbsp;6" &nbsp;X &nbsp;2.25"                </div>                <br>Condition: In excellent condition, no cracks or chips, or scrapes.<br>Measurements: 5.5&#34; x  6&#34;  X  2.25&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Silver Balloon Dog Figurine Balloon Paperweight 

 DesignSociety is a borderless andwas created by Bob Beck in 2010.&nbsp;<div> They curate items such as blownglass"Purses", or in this case metallicreflective bowls. Their"motto is"creative collaborators"&nbsp;</div><div> I believe their blown glass ware ismade in China.&nbsp;</div><div> The base of this piece has beenpolished smooth unlike most Chineseblown glass.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;  weight: (1 lb. 7/8 oz.) or (480 grams)                </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, no cracks.<br>Measurements: 4 1/8&#34;  x  5.5&#34;  x  5.25&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Metallic Ruby Blown Glass Bowl by DesignSociety 

 Ester moved to Canada from Croatiain 1988.&nbsp;<div> Ester Galac uses clay as her mediumfor self-expression as well as ameditative outlet for her creativeenergies.&nbsp;</div><div> She has attended many classes andworkshops and is constantlydeveloping her craft.&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">&nbsp;Ester has developed a distinctive stylerecognized by her oval offsets, elegantglazes and refined forms.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> This piece is thrown, altered usingblack clay. there is a glossy almostmetallic black glaze that contrasts withthe semi-matt iron based glaze.&nbsp;</span></div><br>Condition: In excellent condition with no chips, or breaks. <br>Measurements: 6.75&#34; x  4.75&#34; x  1.5&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Black Oval Vase by Ester Galac 

 The studio 'of Cabbages &amp; Kings' is aworking studio in Canmore, Alberta.&nbsp;<div> John Borrowman, who has beenmaking his living with clay since 1974.He apprenticed with Diane Creber andKen Cumberland at Wilton Pottery; andstudied under Robin Hopper, RomanBartkiw, and Roger Kerslake atGeorgian College.&nbsp;</div><div> Stoneware clay, electric fired, cone10, with a matt textured "rainbowglaze and subtle blue/grey to rust redglaze on the exterior, and a creamwhite glossy glaze in the interior.&nbsp;</div><div> John has written his name into theblack glaze towards the base.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1rem;">&nbsp;</span></div><br>Condition: In excellent condition, no chips cracks, or other damage.<br>Measurements: 6.25&#34; x  5.5&#34;  X  4&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

John Borrowman Pitcher 

 Kilim, a Turkish word, denotes apileless rug of many uses produced byone of several flat weaving techniquesthat are practiced in the geographicalarea that includes Turkey, (Anatolia andThrace), North Africa, the Balkans, theCaucasus, Iran, and Afghanistan.&nbsp;<div> This is a village weaving made forfamily use, and not a "tourist trade"item. The designs are"looser", and notall designs are exactly '"equal". Ibelieve this to be a prayer rug, asDesigns face one direction.&nbsp;</div><div> It is woven from home spun wool,and dyed with natural dyes. Note thetwo shades of red made withcochineal, "ground insects", and thelight blue from indigo.&nbsp;</div><div> This Kilim is woven with the slitweave technique. The slit refers to thegap left between two blocks of color.&nbsp;</div><div> While somewhat difficult todetermine the age of this rug is at least50 years old.&nbsp;</div><div> Not including fringe: (4' 1" x 32")                </div><br>Condition: There is some wear, but no rips, tears, or staining on the rug. <br>Measurements: Not including fringe: (4&#39; 1&#34; x 32&#34;)<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Vintage Hand Woven Kilim or Rug 

 The Complete set of Mixing/Nestingbowls are to find all 4 pieces!&nbsp;<div> Bowls: #401, #402, #403, and #404.&nbsp;</div><div> Shenandoah was one of the lastpatterns to be released beforeproduction on all opal Pyrex ceased.Description. Sold in Canada asWintergreen.&nbsp;</div><div> By 1986, when production on allopal Pyrex ceased.&nbsp;</div><div> #401 (750 ml) Good colour andshiny inside and out. Good pattern. Nochips or cracks.&nbsp;</div><div> #402 (1.5 L) Good colour and shinywith good pattern. The inside is cleanand shiny with signs of light use. Thereis a pour flaw on the bottom. No chipsor cracks.&nbsp;</div><div> #403 (2.5 L) Good colour and shine.Pattern, almost in perfect condition,one small scratch only. The inside isclean and shiny with not wear. Nochips or cracks.&nbsp;</div><div> #404 (4 L) Good colour and shine.Pattern, almost in perfect condition,one small scratch only. The inside isclean and shiny with not wear. Nochips or                </div><br>Condition: See description for condition of each bowl.<br>Measurements: See description for the size of each bowl.<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Vintage 4 Bowl set Pyrex Shenandoah Pale Yellow with Green Flowers 

 The sticker on the bottom used bySticher Wuppertal, in Germany a shopthat sold high quality household ware.It is no longer existing.&nbsp;<div> There is no signature on the bottom,but the style and shape were made inDenmark, and Sweden in the 1970'sand 1980's.&nbsp;<div> This is a blown glass form pressedinto a mold to form the shape, and thepontil mark has been ground smooth.&nbsp;</div><div> Weight:(816 grams or 1 lb. 12.75 oz.)                </div>                </div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition, no chips or breaks. <br>Measurements: With stopper: 7.5&#34; x 4.25&#34; x  4.25&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Kingfisher Blue Blown Glass Decanter with Stopper 

 Handcrafted marquetry lamp,expertly created from a stunningselection of different wood types.&nbsp;<div> Crafted using traditional techniqueson a lathe block, and, reflects thecraftsmanship of the 1960's.&nbsp;</div><div> Researching the"plug"' section,demonstrated that this type of plug wasdiscontinued in 1970.&nbsp;</div><div> All the electrical work on this lamp,and the cord measures 39 inches, thebulb is designed for up to 60 W.&nbsp;</div><div> I believe some of the woods usedinclude mahogany, cherry, oak, butthere are other varieties as well.&nbsp;</div><div> Height not including the harpsection: 15.5"x 7 5/8"x 7 5/8"                </div><br>Condition: In excellent condition for age. There is a small chip, and a small crack in one section. Note images. <br>Measurements:  Height not including the harp section: 15.5&#34; x 7 5/8&#34; x 7 5/8&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Vintage Marquetry Hand Turned Lathe Lamp 

 This item comes from theCreative Co-Op company. They source items fromvarious countries, and wholesale themto various distributors.&nbsp;<div> This is a black ridged or "corrugated"textured llama tabletop decoration castiron alpaca or llama.&nbsp;</div><div> It could also be used as apaperweight.&nbsp;</div><div> I have not been able to determinewhere this item has been made.&nbsp;</div><div> 4.25"x 2.5" x &nbsp;1"&nbsp;</div><div> weight: 12 1/8 oz. or 343 grams                </div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition with no chips, or breaks. <br>Measurements:  4.25&#34; x 2.5&#34; x  1&#34; <br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Sidero Black Cast Iron Llama/Alpaca 

 Set of four Vietnamese Lacquer artpanels inlayed with mother of pearl /abalone shell.&nbsp;<div> Each panel depicts a Vietnamese womynin traditional dress in Mother of Pearl; onecarrying baskets, one with an umbrella,one with a hat and purse, and one with arice basket.&nbsp;</div><div> The top of each panel there aretraditional building; pagoda, Buddhisttemple, temple with a pond, peasant's hut.&nbsp;</div><div> The foliage varies in each panel; frombamboo to orchids, to flowering trees.&nbsp;</div><div> The hand painted background shadesfrom black to a soft under colour withsprigs of flowers.&nbsp;</div><div> These date between 1950 and 1960. &nbsp;</div><div> Each panel is: .5" x &nbsp;19.5" x &nbsp;7 5/8"                </div>                <br>Condition: In excellent vintage condition for their age. Some nicks and surface scratches (view images). <br>Measurements: Each panel is: .5&#34; x 19.5&#34; x 7 5/8&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Set of 4 Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Art Panels 

 Artisans in Ougadougou, BurkinaFaso, handcraft graceful bronzesculptures of African women inpostures of celebration. Each sculptureis unique.&nbsp;<div> A wax replica is placed in a mouldnear to the furnace which is regularlypumped to build up the intensity of theheat. Molten bronze is then pouredinto the mould causing the wax to meltand leaving the bronze forming aperfect sculpture. Patination thenbegins to produce the wonderful greenand bronze shades. No two sculpturesare ever exactly the same.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece has been signed by theartist, Ouscean.&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> 6.75" &nbsp;X &nbsp;2.25" x &nbsp;1 7/8"&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> (173 grams) or (6 1/8 oz.)</span></div><br>Condition:  In excellent condition with no cracks, or breaks. <br>Measurements: 6.75&#34;  X  2.25&#34; x  1 7/8<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Mother and Child Burkina Faso Bronze 

 A handcrafted stoneware canoedishes. One larger, and the other fitsinside for easy storage.&nbsp;<div> These are stoneware clay withcrackle teal/turquoise glaze in theinterior, and a cream coloured slip witha Birch Bark design on the exterior.The exterior has a matt finish.&nbsp;</div><div> These pieces are signed by "Katie"but I have not been able to find outmore information about this potter.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div> Large Canoe: 3.5"X11"X 3.5"&nbsp;</div><div> Small Canoe: 3.25"x 9.75"X 3"                </div>                <br>Condition: In excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or blemishes.<br>Measurements: see description for sizes.<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

Two Birch Bark Ceramic Canoe Dishes 

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Stoneware small vase made by Richard Hawbolt between 1970 and 1980. Features wax resist technique with glaze over iron-based slip and a matt celadon top glaze. Vase measures approximately 5" x 4" x 4". In perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or flea bites.

Small stoneware vase with wax resist and celadon glaze

Front view of the small stoneware vase showing lacquered iron slip pattern on light glaze.

Side view of the small stoneware vase highlighting the wax resist pattern and matt celadon top glaze.

Small rounded stoneware vase with a narrow neck and rim. Surface decorated using a wax resist technique with dark brown iron-based slip creating abstract patterns over a lighter glaze base. The top glaze is a matt celadon providing a soft muted green finish. The glaze has a glossy texture with natural variations. The vase has organic asymmetrical designs with a rustic aesthetic.

Small Vase by Richard Hawbolt

 He attended the Kootenay School ofArt in Nelson B.C. (1968 - 1971)&nbsp;<div> He was a studio apprentice at theClay Association in Calgary, Albertafrom 1971 to 1972.&nbsp;</div><div> He established a studio in Victoria,B.C. called Swan Lake Pottery.&nbsp;</div><div> In 1977 she had a joint exhibit at theHouse of Ceramics with Hiro Urakami. Stoneware clay with a wax resisttechnique with glaze over iron basedslip/glaze, and the top glaze a mattceladon.&nbsp;</div><div> This vase was made between 1970and 1980.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: It is in perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or flea bites<br>Measurements: 5&#34; x  4&#34; x  4&#34;<br>Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Lot #64: Small Vase by Richard Hawbolt

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Lot #64: Small Vase by Richard Hawbolt

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