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ML Owens Face Jug

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ML Owens Face Jug and North Carolina and Southern Folk: black glaze ML OWENS face jug with a RARE book by William W. Ivey with the museum of north Carolina traditional pottery inc. 1992 face jug 7.5" tall

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ML Owens Face Jug: Ml Owens Face Jug - signed on bottom, 7.25"

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ML Owens Face Jug very early for his work: ML Owens face jug ca. 1970 very early unlike his short squaty face jugs more commonly scene. This face jug and the next 2 lots are some of his first. Signed on bottom Owens. 10"

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MELVIN ML OWENS PAIR OF GUNMETAL GLAZED OVER EYES FACE JUGS.: Another stunning ML Owens face jug example, glazed in the shiny gunmetal black. BUT THERE IS A PAIR, MOST EXCELLENT! Melvin L (ML) Owens (b1917-d2003) was one greatest potters in NC history, part of a

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ML Owens Red Face Jug: outstanding folk art face jug 8"

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ML Owens Blue Glazed Face Jug: ML Owens Glaze Face Jug 7"

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M.L. Owens. Glaze Dripped Face Jug.: M.L. Owens. Glaze Dripped Face Jug. Signed. Mint condition. 7.5" h. Est. $200-300. Ship: $45

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M.L. Owens. Orange Glazed Face Jug.: M.L. Owens. Orange Glazed Face Jug. Stamped. Mint condition. 8.5" h. Est. $200-300. Ship: $45

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ML Owens Orange? Glaze Small Face Jug: ML Owens Orange? Glaze Small Face Jug 5"

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MELVIN ML OWENS SPECKLED BLUE MOUSTACHE FACE JUG: This is a rare speckled blue glaze face jug, likely due to a double dip glazing process. There is also a pretty unique moustach added. Melvin L (ML) Owens (b1917-d2003) was one greatest potters in NC

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Ina Bolick Face Jug: ML Owens daughter Ina Bolick face jug 5"

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MELVIN ML OWENS GUNMETAL GLAZED GLASS DECORATED VAMPIRIC FACE JUG: Wonderful gunmetal glazed vampiric face jug by ML Owens Melvin L (ML) Owens (b1917-d2003) was one greatest potters in NC history, part of a family tradition that continues. His children that are potte

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Billy Ray Hussey Face Jug Santa Clause 1989: a very early face jug in the red glaze that ML Owens was famouse for. Dated on back shoulder 1989. Merry Christmas. Signed on base BH with no kiln mark. This was before he started marking his kiln. Th

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BILLY RAY HUSSEY OWENS POTTERY SMALL INDIAN EMBOSSED JUG: Billy Ray Hussey began to turn as a production potter for Melvin L (ML) Owens in the mid 70's. This is small simple salt glaze jug w/ an incredibly intricate embossed/carved Indian face on the side. S

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Vernon Owens Face Jug: signed on bottom, dated 2003 9.5"H

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born 1916 ML Owens operated jugtown pottery in the 1960s. He was Billy Ray Hussey's uncle and a prolific potter. 6.5"H 9.5"H His face jugs have a folk style about them unlike any other in North Carolina. Signed on bottom. Outstanding rare glaze.

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Name: ML Owens Face Jug
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Price: 140 USD
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