In 1928, reuben haley created designs for both muncie pottery and consolidated glass in a uniquely cubist style. Haley applied for and was granted patents for 3 glass designs that are obvious ruba rombic designs. Ruba rombic glass and rombic ceramics were among the most exuberant expressions of cubism in american design, but they were not alone. Muncie pottery overlooked by many collectors weekly.
These amazing and often colorful pottery pieces are prized by collectors, with only 25 or so different designs known to have been produced. Books reference 11 bottles breweriana 2 bridal 6 cabinet makers 1 camera collecting 4 ceramic society 1 ceramics 6 ceramics magazines 1 civil war collectables 14 clocks and watches 17 comics 1 conservation 1 crystal 1 disneyana 3. The great depression halted all of the haley lines at both consolidated and muncie in 1932. Muncie pottery in muncie indiana 65 miles from indianapolis produced an amazing. Muncie 307 ruba rombic fan vase vintage pottery, pottery art, glass company, old. Muncie pottery 1928 green drip over lilac ruba rombic star. See more ideas about pottery, pottery art and ceramics. Many of the rombic line vases are marked with the muncie stamp in the base. A muncie pottery, dark green glazed tankard, inscribed to side flemish inn, ostend with lion passant guardant within a shield. Rare muncie ruba rombic 6 vase by reuben haley 5 blue. This ruba rombic ashtray was designed by well known reuben haley. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Muncie pottery patterns, marks, value, history, information just.
The consolidated glass pieces were known as ruba rombic, and the muncie pottery ceramic pieces were designated as the rombic line. Artist within muncie 2020 all you need to know before. I have 12 lalique plates that glass people tell me are. The peachskin glaze is a highly collectible glaze and easily recognizable. Geometric pottery styles ceramics and pottery arts and. It clearly indicates an artistic sense of symmetry and geometric design. Oldfashioned glassware terms to know the spruce crafts. White river blvd, suite b, muncie, indiana 47303 rated 4. Elfie stradler jug retro pottery the rock painting below from kakadu in australia dates back to around 50,000 years.
Pieces are marked with the name muncie or just with a system of numbers and letters, like 1a. Muncie pottery ruba rombic vase art deco cubist matte pink. Some of the most collectible muncie pieces are the art deco designs resembling ruba rombic glassware conceptualized by reuben haley who also designed for consolidated glass company. Muncie pottery gloss brown peachskin handled vase shape 182 from just art pottery art nouveau. Pottery and porcelain marks and signatures examples. Eckelman, mark and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. They can be plain or footed and were made in a variety of sizes from juice varieties to those large enough to hold iced beverages. The cubist designs were the opposite of the spanish line, with amazing lines and angles juxtaposed throughout. Muncie pottery started as a subsidiary of the germanamerican clay company. A reproduction muncie pottery bowl in the ruba rombic style was on display at the wisconsin art pottery show in madison, wisconsin, saturday, august 28, 1999.
Rare muncie pottery ruben haley ruba rombic empire state building table lamp. The history, and development of this interesting pottery is entwined with its parent company. To present ruba rombic in the context of its period and style, the moderne exhibit will include pieces of muncie pottery designed by reuben haley, examples of. Muncie, a small company, only employed 20 people at the height of their production, according to research compiled by author jack d. Muncie phoenix and consolidated glass collectors club website. Muncie ruba rombic empire state building lamp jan 11. Cd identify shapes of center handles according to company. This longawaited collectors book beautifully showcases a unique line of pottery that was overlooked and underrated for many years. A desire to express defining symbols and a subconscious longing for structure and order was possibly emerging as was reflected in this ancient rock art. Muncie pottery started production of art pottery in 1919 as the muncie clay products company. Amazing high end cherryhill sale karl cherry hill, nj. Opioid crisis looms over job market, worrying employers and economists companies across the u. See more ideas about pottery, pottery art and vintage pottery. Muncie pottery like so many of the other american art pottery companies closed its doors as a victim of the depression in 1939.
Muncie pottery company was located in muncie indiana and produced both arts. Museum store museum of american glass in west virginia. Pair of muncie ruba rombic candlesticks, 1929 moderne. Youll find depression glass, carnival glass, and milk glass, along with a host of other antique and collectible tumblers available.
Muncie pottery arts and crafts owl ceramic book ends shape 257. I am a fan of reuben haley who also worked for muncie pottery creating their ruba rombic line. Haley also designed the rombic line of ceramic vases for muncie clay products, which used similar fractured shapes and was introduced the same year as ruba rombic. This is considered one of the rare pieces of muncie pottery. This glaze is a perfect blending of, green, orange and yellow. Made in muncie pottery 3 s walnut st, muncie, indiana 47305 rated 4. Vases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Ruba rhombic console bowl, designed by reuben haley for muncie pottery. And have had several of their pieces over the years. The lamp is in good condition with some hairlines and paint.
Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at booksamillion career site. To present ruba rombic in the context of its period and style, the moderne exhibit will include pieces of muncie pottery designed by reuben haley, examples of angular glass by other designers, and a sample of the only known reproduction of ruba rombic, a recently produced vase. Amazing high end cherryhill sale karl springer, hibel. Midcentury design goodreads, and is currently reading haroun and the sea of stories by salman rushdie.
The rombic line was created for muncie by haley at the same time that he created a similar ruba rombic line for consolidated glass. Cd this exceptional research tool contains scanned. In 1920 some experiments were made with art pottery, but none was actually sold until 1923. In 1929, designer reuben haley introduced a new spanish line and the ruba rombic line, similar to designs. In basic terms, antique and vintage tumblers are just everyday drinking glasses. The reproduction was made with a high gloss solid yellow glaze. The muncie was the top highperformance manual transmission general motors offered. Handbags and shoes from gucci, prada, lambertson treux. Muncie pottery 1928 rombic falling triangles green over. Muncie pottery ruba rombic line art deco vase designed by reuben haley. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Unfollow muncie pottery to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Muncie pottery 1928 green drip over lilac ruba rombic star vase shape 3125 muncie. In 1928, haley created designs for both muncie pottery and consolidated glass in a uniquely cubist style.
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