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Item Description
Stunning 1918 Rookwood Pottery Hand-Painted Vellum Vase by Margaret Helen McDonald (MHM) – Flawless Condition
Up for sale/sale is a beautiful, highly collectible example of American Art Pottery: an 8.75-inch Rookwood Vellum vase decorated by the renowned artist Margaret Helen McDonald. Produced in 1918, this piece features a meticulously hand-painted band of pink berries and soft green/autumnal leaves adorning the shoulder, set against a classic cherry blossom pink matte vellum body. The rim and neck transition beautifully into a soft, mottled blue glaze.
Markings & Provenance:
The base is fully marked and authenticated with the following incised and impressed stamps:
- Artist Monogram: Hand-incised conjoined \"MHM\" cipher for decorator Margaret Helen McDonald (active at Rookwood from 1913–1948).
- Factory Logo: Standard Rookwood \"RP\" logo surrounded by 14 flame points.
- Production Date: Roman numerals \"XVIII\" denoting the year 1918.
- Shape/Mold Number: Impressed \"1918\" mold sequence number over the variant code \"8161\".
Height: 8.75 inches- Diameter: 5 inches (at widest point)
Condition Report:
Excellent / Mint vintage condition. This vase has been meticulously cared for and features:
- NO cracks, hairlines, or structural repairs
- Beautiful, uniform glaze coverage with vibrant coloration.
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