#56 • Pisgah Forest Pottery 2 Mugs and Vase

Part of Green Gallery - Meaders Pottery, Great Estate Items, Fly Fishing Gear & More!! (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $36.90

Status: Available

Two Pisgah Forest pottery mugs and one green-glazed vase. The base of the larger blue mug is marked "Pisgah Forest 1929-1946" with the pottery's fish logo and the initials "G.L." Pisgah Forest is a historic North Carolina pottery studio renowned for its distinctive hand-thrown wares and artistic glazes, active in the early to mid-20th century. These pieces reflect the craftsmanship and heritage of American studio ceramics from this celebrated pottery. All pieces show period-typical glazing and form. The initials "G.L." on a piece of Pisgah Forest Pottery stand for Grady Ledbetter. The Meaning Behind the Mark • The Potter: Grady Ledbetter was one of the key potters who stepped in to keep the historic pottery operating in Arden, North Carolina. • The Legacy: Following the 1961 passing of the pottery's iconic founder, Walter Benjamin Stephen, Ledbetter continued production alongside Stephen's step-grandson, Thomas Case. No condition issues. the vase is 6¼" tall. jrb.