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Van Briggle Pottery conch shell planter/vase, a striking example of their Art Nouveau–inspired forms.
Key Details:
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Maker: Van Briggle Pottery, Colorado Springs, CO.
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Mark: Incised AA (for Artus & Anne Van Briggle), with “Van Briggle Colo Spgs” and date code.
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Form: Large conch shell shape, deeply modeled with ridged spiral tail and scalloped lip.
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Glaze: Soft matte turquoise-to-aqua blue — one of Van Briggle’s signature glazes.
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Size: 17" long × 6" high (large, impressive size).
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Era: This form was made across multiple decades. Based on the incised mark style, yours looks like mid-20th century (1950s–1970s) production.
These large Van Briggle shells are highly collectible, especially in turquoise matte glaze.
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