Hand-thrown Stoneware Vase by Jeff Brown, Northwood Pottery Studio, New Hampshire Art Deco jardiniere has holes all around the

has holes all around the perimeter that would have been threaded with twine or yarn in order to keep the slate from banging on the surface of a school desk--thus chalkboards like this are often called "silent" chalkboards

I have not attempted to polish this as I like the patina

it is understood that "all of the designs are pre-existent

this piece is in great structural condition

Hand-thrown Stoneware Vase by Jeff Brown, Northwood Pottery Studio, New Hampshire Art Deco jardiniere has holes all around theJust a great hand thrown pottery vase by Jeff Brown nice and earthy, with a terrific green glaze around the body, and cream and rust around the neck. I think of this as a perfect everyday vase to keep on the kitchen counter, filled with whatever is in season. Very nicely made, and just really nice. Signed and stamped on the bottom and dated 1999, it measures 6" tall x 4 1 8" wide and in great condition.