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Vases
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Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Sabo)
Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Sabo)
Is "MT" Miloslav Tichy?  Did he do both the pot and the decor?
(Sabo)
Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Sabo)
All from the Sabo collection
1. Pot by Alfred Messerli, decorated by Eialin Armfelt

2. Pot by Alfred Messerli, decorated by Eialin Armfelt

3. Pot by Alfred Messerli, decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson

 Pot by Alfred Messerli, decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Sabo)
 Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Biernacki)
 Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Campbell)
 Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Athabasca Archives)
 No potter's mark, only "P".  Different from the standard Pat (Ryan) Johnson. Like still her, but notably different. Foot has been colored black by what looks like magic marker.
(Athabasca Archives)
 No potter's mark. Decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Athabasca Archives)
Is "MT" Miloslav Tichy?  Did he do both the pot and the decor?
(Athabasca Archives)
The lid is not original to this piece. Note the color difference and that only the lid is moulded.
Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Athabasca Archives)


Pots by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt
(Knittle)
Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt.  Shown with a personalized hang tag signed by Ed Polanski.
(Knittle)
Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Eialin Armfelt.
(Knittle)

Ash Trays (Click on an image to enlarge View)
Ashtray by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Sabo)
Ashtray by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Athabasca Archives)
Ashtray by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Kondro)
Ashtray - Marked on the bottom CSWA Convention 1966 Banff Alta - No maker marks apparent, but is likely by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Knittle)


Other (Click on an image to enlarge View)
The animal on the mug appears to be a stylized moose or elk.

The mark on the back is incised and looks to us like a stick man - arms, legs, head, round belly - whether this is meant to represent initials or something else... 
(Sabo)
Owner says it is a cookie jar and was received as a wedding gift from Ed and Phyllis Polanski on August 30, 1969

Pot by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Cordell)

Small "tea cup".  At least it was intended as such.  The handle was lost some time before glazing.  You can see the marks under the glaze where the handle should be.  Decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson
(Athabasca Archives)
Plate by Alfred Messerli and decorated by Pat (Ryan) Johnson.
(Sabo)

 

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