I have seen this ball pitcher attributed to Niloak because its matte glaze looks like the color named Ozark Dawn.  It has elements of a grayish blue-green and pink / mauve. No hallmarks.  Could possibly be Rumrill also. Since I have seen this form elsewhere with a stopper, I know that to be missing.  Price has been adjusted accordingly. 

Niloak history appears at the end of this description. 

Dimensions: 7" Tall x 9" long x 6.5" wide (diameter at widest point).

Condition: Good condition.  Mentionable issues: 1) Missing stopper, 2) two glaze loss spots lower left of handle (see last photo), and 3) pin point flecks of white paint.  Looks like someone flicked a paint brush close to the front of the vase.  The white flecks are not part of the glaze.  No visible crazing or discoloration. Paint intact without erosion. Colored transfers / decals are intact, with good color and without scratches or erosion. No chips, flakes, breaks, mends, repairs, cracks, hairlines, blemishes, or mentionable boo-boo's. Don't feel anything amiss when I run finger around edges. No signs of previous repair or restoration.

Unpacked weight: 2 lbs. 7 oz. 


Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping.  I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. 

Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles.  On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views.

I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description.  The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. 

Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.

Some Niloak history I appended from various on-line sources: 

Niloak is a line of American art pottery produced by the Eagle Pottery Company of Benton, Arkansas.  Eagle was founded by Charles Dean Hyten and his brothers in the 1890’s.  The name is the reverse spelling of kaolin, a type of clay and the main ingredient of porcelain.  The company fell on hard times and closed in 1918 but reopened a few years later in 1921, adding more lines. Niloak was produced up to 1947 when a fire closed the pottery.  

The designs were created by Stoin M. Stoin, a Bulgarian immigrant who had previously designed vessels for the Weller Pottery Company. Stoin designed 62 shapes for Niloak, all wood-fired and hand-thrown. These are marked as "Hywood Art Pottery", and were each covered with one of nine glazes whose formulas Stoin refused to share. These nine original glazes were were all matte, and were often applied as two color combinations. The original color schemes included Ozark Dawn, Peacock Blue, and Sea Green. In 1932, Stoin left Niloak for a position as art director for Burley Winter. With his departure, new glazes were formulated and implemented by Howard Lewis in an attempt to duplicate his secret formulas. These included Ozark Dawn II and Peacock Blue II. Without the services of Stoin to throw the pottery, the Hywood designs were duplicated through both slip casting and mold pressing. These later pieces are easily identified by the mark "Hywood by Niloak". By 1937 the Hywood name was retired, and all of the produced pottery was labeled simply as Niloak.  Stickers were used only in the 1930’s.