Russell Crook Pottery, So. Lincoln, MA c1900-1930 This extremely rare relief tile depicts a symmetrical design of a pair of parrots about to pluck grapes arranged in a latticework vase. The wide, self-framing border is decorated with beautiful geometric accents. The vellum glaze, in a iconic Arts & Crafts mottled smokey-blue and ochre, is very [...]
Russell Crook Pottery, So. Lincoln, MA c1900-1930 Very little has been written about this uniquely talented potter and tile maker. In 1908, Crook attained the designation of Master Craftsman by the Boston Society of Arts & Crafts. It is also known that Crook designed tiles for Grueby Pottery and was commissioned by Grueby in 1902 [...]
