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A charming handmade lidded butter dish crafted and signed by noted North Carolina potter
John Garrou
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The dome is decorated with a detailed
winter farm scene
, complete with barns, trees, snow, and barbed-wire fencing — all hand-painted in Garrou's recognizable folk-art style.
The underside carries three impressed marks :
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HAND MADE
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OLDFORT NC
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John Garrou — 5-29 86 (indicating May 29, 1986)
The lid features a twisted handle, and the dish has a ruffled rim, both classic elements in Garrou's studio pottery.
Condition
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No cracks or structural damage
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Some natural glaze variations, firing marks, and light wear consistent with handmade 1980s folk pottery
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Clean inside
Approx. Measurements
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Overall: 4.25"H × 6"Dia
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Weight: 1.5 lb
A wonderful piece of Appalachian folk pottery and a collectible work from one of Old Fort's well-known regional potters.
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