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Mid-20th-century style floral ceramic double cornucopia vase

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Roseville

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AI Estimated Value

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$60 - $85

AI estimate as of July 6, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

This ceramic vessel features a double-horn or cornucopia design, characterized by a larger flared opening on the left and a smaller, upright horn on the right, terminating in a decorative scroll or tail. The piece is finished in a polychrome matte glaze, primarily featuring a dusty pink upper body and a sea-green base. Both sections are textured with fine vertical ribbing reminiscent of a stylized bark or shell pattern. The focal point is a relief-molded yellow flower, consistent with a zinnia or dahlia, accented with green leaves and a brownish-orange center. The owner has provided context attributing the piece to Roseville; while the design is stylistically consistent with the 'Zephyr Lily' or 'Peony' lines produced by the Roseville Pottery Company in the mid-1940s, no hallmark or signature is visible in the image for verification. Therefore, it is identified as being in that style, subject to an in-person inspection of the base for authenticating marks. Overall, the piece appears in good aesthetic condition, though small dark spots on the yellow petals may indicate minor surface staining or glaze imperfections. The construction suggests a molded earthenware production method typical of American art pottery from that era.

AI Appraisal Report

Based on my visual analysis of the provided image, I have examined this ceramic double cornucopia vase featuring a dusty pink and sea-green matte glaze with relief-molded floral motifs. Per user submission, the item is attributed to Roseville; however, I must treat this as a hypothesis as no markings are visible. The design is stylistically consistent with mid-1940s American art pottery, specifically echoing the 'Zephyr Lily' or 'Peony' lines. I cannot verify the manufacturer from a photo alone, as marks or signatures on the base are not shown. The estimated value of $60 to $85 assumes the piece is a genuine product of the Roseville Pottery Company in good condition. I can see what appears to be minor surface staining or glaze imperfections on the yellow petals, which I have factored into this estimate. The market for mid-century American art pottery remains stable, though common shapes like cornucopias generally command lower prices than larger floor vases or rare patterns. To establish a more precise value, an in-person inspection of the base for a raised 'Roseville USA' mark and shape number is required. If physical examination reveals this to be a later reproduction, a contemporary replica, or an unattributed piece 'in the style of' the era, the market value would likely decrease to the $15-$30 range. Confirmation would require documenting the hallmark, assessing the clay body for appropriate color and density, and ensuring the glaze texture matches known period examples.

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