Chris Powell Pottery
Pottery Lines and Mark Identification
2005-Present
Each piece included fired on C Powell signature and in the center the month and year the piece was completed. 2005 is the beginning of the stamping system for different lines of pottery offered:
- ST- Standard Line
- LS- Limited Series (1of 25 max.)
- 1OK- One of a Kind
- CS- Collectors Series
- G- Gallery Piece
- L- Form made to be a lamp with hole in bottom
- F – Functional piece
2003-2004
Each piece included fired on C Powell signature and in the center the month and year the piece was completed along with a fired on form number at 12 o’clock position. Other marks on bottom of the pot may include:
- Porcelain body marks appear
- Small case”u” appears on prototype pieces (unique)
2002
Each piece included fired on C Powell signature and the month and year the piece was completed, used porcelain this year.
1996-2001
Each piece included fired on C Powell signature and the month and year the piece was completed, used white stoneware during this time.
1994-1995
Each piece included incised signature with date, used both dark and white stoneware.
1992-1993
Miniature pots made with a mushroom stamp mark or “CP”. Some stoneware pots made in Arizona with incised signature
1987-1990
College pots made at Edinboro University with incised signature with date or CP Stamp
1982-1986
Incised initials with date, used terra cotta or low fire buff clay
The best way to be sure you have one of my pieces is to send me a photo of the pot and the bottom of the pot.Thank you for your interest – Chris