Presented for your consideration is this antique stoneware vase. The vase has a dark natural grey coloration with all of the design work done in blue. The front of the vase shows Old Sleepy Eye, the mascot of the Old Sleepy Eye Mill who was modeled after real life Native American Chief Sleepy Eye. It shows Sleepy Eye wearing a type of headdress with “Old Sleepy Eye” marked along the neckline. The reverse side of the vase has a dragonfly and cattails design. There is a diamond-like border around the top and bottom edges as well as the right and left sides. Nice, intricate detailing is present throughout. Finished with a smooth salt glaze. The vase was made by Weir Pottery and the underside bottom bares their “W” hallmark. Guaranteed to be old. This neat pitcher would make a great addition to any stoneware or Old Sleepy Eye memorabilia collection! A small chip is in the bottom edge. Typical light wear from age and use. Overall in VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT condition. Please refer to the photos for the absolute best details. Measures 4″ in diameter and 8 1/2″ tall. Please take a look at our photos and feel free to message us with any questions. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please note that we try our hardest to assure accurate descriptions of the items we list. Thank you and good luck! This item is being offered by: The Hitching Post Antiques Mall. We are located 2 miles west of beautiful Tecumseh, Michigan, on M-50 near the intersection of M-52. Our store operates seven days a week, 361 days a year, during the hours of 10:00 a. To 5:30 p. – Your Friends at the Hitching Post Antiques Mall. Please check out my other items. And be sure to add me to your favorites list. The item “Old Antique WEIR POTTERY Stoneware OLD SLEEPY EYE Dragonfly Cattails VASE” is in sale since Tuesday, April 6, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Stoneware”. The seller is “hitchingpostantiques” and is located in Tecumseh, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
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