Vintage Purinton Slipware Individual Apple Pattern Hand Painted 6 Inch Teapot

Description

Purinton Slipware, Shippenville, Pennsylvania. Open Apple hand painted pattern.
Individual teapot is 6 inches tall.
In Very good condition with a small chip on the inner lip of the pot itself that is only visible when cover is removed. Please view the photos to assess your expectations and needs for this type of item. It certainly is quite usable and the appearance is really perfect. This would make a great addition to your collection for regular use or to display.
The Purinton Pottery Company was incorporated in Wellsville, Ohio, in 1936. The company moved to Shippenville, Pennsylvania, in 1941 and made a variety of hand-painted ceramic wares. By the 1950s Purinton was making dinnerware, souvenirs, cookie jars, and florist wares. One of Purinton Pottery Company's most famous pieces is the Howdy Doody cookie jar. The pottery company closed in 1959.