Topic: Hello, and what is it?

[goldcountry]

Hello, I'm new to this board and occasionally need help in ID of pieces of unknown origin, I assumed Italian as it resembles scraffito Bittosi style pieces I've had in the past, but a kind gentleman suggested I try this board and suggests perhaps another country of origin, based on his expertise. Acquired second hand , so there is no history. Found in California, it is wired for US electric, not overseas. I'm trying to avoid taking apart the lamp to check for maker/hallmark on base of pottery. This lamp is incised, part gloss glaze, part matte finish, and about 8 inches round. Vintage, and a cvery cute piece,--however it is flawed, a chip to tail. Thanks to anyone who may recognise. thankyou!

[Sue C]

Is it just me or does this have a Scandi feel to it?

[goldcountry]

Thanks all--i see there are folks "up and running " in other parts of the world:-)will be interesting to see if anyone finds it familiar--I may have to take it apart, as my curiousity will eventually get me!

[Sue C]

Hiya, where about are you based? and do you have a shorter name, i cant call you Goldcountry, sounds like smokeing tobacco, what about Goldie? oh, but you could be a man!!? and that wouldnt fit.

Anyway, i have a feeling you may have to take it apart to see if it is marked, but my bet is Scandinavian.

[goldcountry]

Hi there Sue--you can call me Laurie--I'm in California, thanks for your input--i'll give this some time to see in anyone knows and then take apart and post results,.....I posted a hallmarked vase today as well, in hopes of gleaning some info. Thanks for your help! I appreciate!
Laurie

[Sue C]

Hey Laurie,   welcome to the pottery board where we are all a little potty

I know Lisa Larson did bird's, but i think they where tiles, i will have a mooch around the webb and get back to you.

[goldcountry]

I gone and blundered again! Sorry bout that Pip:-) You've many friends have come to your defense this day........

Cooeeey Laurie - I'm the 'gentleman' that suggested you come here (I'm a lady but don't worry everyone thinks I'm male for some reason!)... I suggested to Laurie that it looked Scandi and not Italian too but that's all I could say ...

[Sue C]

Yeah your right Pip, but this bird reminds me of something and it's nagging at me, i'm sure some one else will have that feeling too.

[goldcountry]

Thanks again!I will try and go post a bio to introduce myself a weebit, i see there's a place for one--I should have kept pic thru the years of all the things that have passed on--never been one much for record keeping! My Mom was a potter in the 50s and 60s and i have a love of it, likely an early childhood imprint:-)
by for now--Laurie