2002 Breininger Glazed Redware Plate No. 11 Sgraffito Decorated 33rd Porch Show
Description: This is a 2002 redware sgraffito decorated plate commemorating the Breininger Pottery 33rd Porch Show. The plate, which is dated August 8, 2002, depicts Lester Breininger standing at the entrance of his porch at his home in Robesonia holding a plate in his hands. The plate has the words "Breininger Pottery 33rd Porch Show in a circle along the edge surrounding Lester's image. The plate is yellow in color with the typical brown coloring of the sgraffito design and has sponged green highlights indicative of copper oxide. The plate is ~7" in diameter and is ~1" high. It is glazed on the front but unglazed on the back showing the color of unglazed redware. The back is marked with the number 11 "#11" suggesting a limited number of these plates was made. It is also marked as to the name of the pottery and date it was made. A nice contemporary redware plate worthy of a spot in your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: August 8, 2002.
Origin: Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Size: The plate is ~7" in diameter and is ~1" high. The piece weighs ~12ounces.
Maker: Breininger Pottery Marks:
Marked "#11/Breininger Pottery/Robesonia, Pa/August 8, 2002/Nice day"" on the bottom. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a very nice Breininger piece with a typical Pennsylvania Dutch colors and look made in the studios of a master potter with the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage commemorating the 33rd annual event, which used to take place at the house of Lester Breininger. Needless to say, Mr. Breininger has passed away in December 2011 and his pottery has become highly desirable. Condition: The plate, number 11 of a limited-edition issue, is in very good condition with no cracks, no repairs, or hairlines. The piece has general crazing to the glaze which is difficult to see but is there. The piece also has some of the normal defects you would expect in a piece of primitive pottery of this type such as spots where the glaze did not fully flow, pops, slubs, and surface roughness. Be that as it may, the piece is solid and intact and would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
