WELLER POTTERY "Wild Rose" signed by L. Knaus. 1-Handle Pitcher / Ewer. 1920

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Up for auction at the Grand Antique Mall, located in Cincinnati, Ohio is an antique Weller Pottery "Wild Rose" EWER or PITCHER Signed by L. Knaus. Incised artist's initial is " K " indicating the Weller artist L. Knaus . On the front is a hand painted and sculpted wild rose, with cream and pink petals, and a yellow center. An exquisite gift combining history, beauty, and art. Circa: 1920.Weller Pottery, founded in 1872 by Samuel Weller, quickly grew in popularity and sales. By 1882, Weller. moved his company to a larger facility in Zanesville, Ohio. Weller hired artists to create "art pottery" in order to compete with Rookwood Pottery. By 1905, Weller Pottery was the largest pottery in the country.Dimensions : 7"Tall x 7.5" WideWeight : 1.75Hallmarks : Incised signature "K" for L. Knaus.2-line incised, hand-written "Weller Pottery/Since 1872"Brown ink "W" written over what appears to be 7926.Questions? Please send us a message, and we will promptly reply.