Well, we have had more responses this month with readers wanting us to continue monthly so we will see if it continues. Quite a few pictures to share with assorted collections. We appreciate the contributions.
We didn't hear from anyone about finding a strainer with any of their grease jars - sure makes sense that during that era they might have come with strainers., I sure remember my Mom saving bacon drippings!!!.
Readers also seemed stymied about the solid green planters that are normally found only multi colored. Something I had not noticed before.
Many of you know I am fascinated with decaled pieces - this past month I actually added a LRRH piece that has one of my favorites Shawnee decals found on the animal figurines, chanticleers and Granny Ann. Had sworn I would not buy anymore LRRH as hadn't in many years but couldn't resist this wall pocket. So many of us seem to have a sideline collection of LRRH.
Another nice display of Dutch Boys!
Have some more pictures for next month but can always use more!!!! Would also love to have readers contribute stories of finding a special piece!
Lobsterware, as we know it, came to Shawnee with Arthur Grindley in 1953. Over the years I have seen this style of lobsterware in an unmarked green color thought to be made by Grindley Pottery. I can't find the pictures at the moment. The pictures below illustrate Shawnee production pieces with a non-production piece.
In the center picture you can see an embossed lobster. To the best of my knowledge Shawnee never had a production piece with this decoration. Due to the color, I'm thinking this must be a post arrival test piece of Arthur Grindley. The bottom is non-standard for a production piece. Speaking of bottoms and bottom notches, what is normal? For educational purposes I took a few pictures from current items on Ebay for comparison. As you can see there wasn't one bottom notch configuration.
For the complete story on Lobster dinnerware check-out page 152 in Pam Curran's book, Shawnee Pottery - The Full Encyclopedia.