More fat lava

It's a inexplicable phenomenon, but as soon as I learn about something, I start running into it everywhere. Until a couple of weeks ago, I didn't even know that fat lava pottery existed. Then when we went to a furniture auction Thursday night, sitting atop a teak mid-century credenza were two really nice pieces of West German pottery.

By the time lots #206 and #207 came up for bidding, most of the mid-century crowd had gone home, and I was hoping none of the fancy-schmancy antique folks would be interested. Apparently that was the case. The first piece started really low, and although it got a couple of half-hearted bids, I ultimately won it at a very reasonable price.

I was able to get the second piece too...and at an even better price. I'm going to have to research the markings. I think they both might be Scheurich, but I could be wrong. After all, I'm a complete novice at identifying fat lava.

Scheurich?

I think the new ewer it will be beautiful with this pot the SIL picked up recently at an estate sale. 

Fat lava planter by Bay

In (and out) of the store: Estate sale success

My SIL hit a pricey estate sale this weekend. He put bids in on a pair of Milo Baughman chairs and a Burke dining set, but there were a few things he couldn't resist bringing home on the spot.

This beautiful walnut room divider sold so quickly that I didn't get to see it. In fact, it was gone before I even got a picture of it for the website. We've had some fast turnover, but I think this sets a speed record.

This swag lamp caught my SIL's eye immediately, and he called me to tell me about it before he made it back to the store. I haven't researched it yet, and I'm eager to find out more about it. I think it has a cool Asian feel.

I've also got to do my homework on German pottery. He bought these two pieces, which I also haven't seen in person yet, so I don't know if they have any markings. I did a little preliminary reading about "fat lava" pottery, which piqued my curiosity for more research. (I feel a post coming on.) I don't know if that's what these are, but I think they're gorgeous.

Update: When I finally got to see the pieces, I found that the vase is actually Italian...possibly Raymor or Rosenthal Netter. The pots is, in fact, West German fat lava by Bay.