Antique Art Pottery
Antique Rockingham Glaze Figural Monkey Art Pottery Bottle – Early 1900s
Antique Rockingham Glaze Figural Monkey Art Pottery Bottle – Early 1900s
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AT A GLANCE
- Type:
- Figural Bottle
- Subject:
- "Thinker" monkey
- Era:
- Late 19th Early 20th Century (1880 - 1930)
- Circa:
- 1890 - 1915
- Origin:
- United States
- Dimensions:
- 4¾ inches by 2½ inches
- Condition:
- Very Good (VG)
- Color:
- Brown
- Decoration:
- Rockingham glaze
- Maker’s mark:
- Incised G inside diamond
- Notes:
- Original cork
Low stock: 1 left
Antique Rockingham Glaze Figural Monkey Art Pottery Bottle
Collector’s Note
A desirable example for collectors of figural bottles, American art pottery, Rockingham glaze ceramics, and whimsical or novelty antiques, this bottle is stylized to resemble a monkey deep in thought.
The base is marked with an incised “G” inside a diamond. While the exact maker has not been identified, marks of this type are typical of smaller American art pottery studios from the late 19th to early 20th century.
An uncommon early 20th-century figural art pottery bottle molded in the form of a seated monkey posed in thoughtful contemplation, one arm crossed over his lap and the other resting beneath his chin.
Finished in a rich Rockingham-style brown glaze, the surface displays the deep, lustrous tones characteristic of late 19th- and early 20th-century American art pottery. The sculptural form and expressive pose give the piece wonderful personality and presence beyond typical novelty wares.
Decorating Appeal
Monkey figural pieces— from yoga‑pose figures to stylized bronze‑finish statues — are widely marketed as “unique and playful” décor accents. Their association with curiosity, intelligence, and humor makes them desirable for bookshelves, desks, and eclectic interiors. This mainstream décor popularity supports demand for older, better‑crafted examples in wood, brass, or ceramic.
Standing approximately 4 ¾" high by 2 ½" wide, the base bears an incised “G” inside a diamond mark. While the specific maker remains unidentified, the glaze, construction, and form are consistent with early figural monkey bottles associated with art potteries.
Condition is very good antique condition with light age wear, including a few small rim chips and typical glaze pinholes from the firing process. The original cork remains intact, a nice period survival.
For more American Art Pottery pieces, browse our collection of vases, sculptural forms, tiles, and decorative objects associated with the American art pottery movement, which flourished from the 1870s to the 1950s.
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