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This is a sweet little art pottery dish by Mary Louise Hudson Vickery & it's signed L. Vickery & dated on the bottom. I think it's 1987, though it could be 1981. Mary sadly passed away in 2002 & her work is pretty hard to find. It's a nice speckled beige glaze with an abstract hand painted green design of a plant of some sort. It is about 5 3/4" at it's widest point & it is shallow, measuring about 1 1/2" deep. It's a nice size for trinkets though I suspect it was made to be a spoon rest. in very good vintage preowned condition, it's free of damage or repair & is a fine piece of Southern art pottery from North Carolina. from the internet: Louise Vickery (1918-2002) born in Washington DC & then a lifelong resident of Wilkes County, NC. Her works were exhibited in various galleries & sold throughout the area. She was married to Sam Stevenson Vickery (1919-2001) an accomplished artist (watercolors & sculpture). Sam was a native of Wilkes County & helped found the Wilkes Art Gallery where he served as director & trustee for many years. Both Louise & Sam Vickery are mentioned: Wilkes Journal-Patriot, North Wilkesboro, NC Wilkes Art Gallery, "Art Gallery Begins 50th Anniversary Celebration". The gallery is still in operation. Please make sure to view all the photos carefully & zoom in for details. Pictures are an important part of the description, & it's assumed you've viewed them all prior to purchase. Unlike brand new items, vintage & antique things often show signs of wear & age. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about this or anything else in my shop. Shipping is generally nonrefundable & automatically includes insurance. If you're in the local Atlanta Georgia area & want to save on shipping, schedule a local pick up for no charge. Vintage Artist Signed L Vickery Mary Louise Hudson Art Pottery Spoon Rest Trinket Dish 1981 Or 87 Wilkes North Carolina
