This elegant ceramic pitcher is a masterwork of mid-century organic design, featuring an exceptionally graceful silhouette and the rare “Cobalt” flow glaze. The form is defined by its tall, slender neck and a dainty, architectural handle that rises vertically with a refined hook detail before curving fluidly into the body. The signature glaze creates a mesmerizing depth of color, with dark obsidian tones transitioning into brilliant sapphire streaks that accentuate the vessel's sculptural curves and light-catching surfaces.
Attribution & Period
Attributed to Blue Mountain Pottery (Collingwood, Ontario), circa 1960s. This piece is a distinguished example of the factory’s high-design period, utilizing the premium “Cobalt” glaze that was produced in significantly lower quantities than the traditional green. The sophisticated handle construction and exaggerated spout are hallmarks of the studio’s more ambitious mid-century molds.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Good condition. The body of the pitcher and the high-gloss glaze are in excellent state with no scratches or surface abrasions observed. There is a visible stress crack located at the base of the handle; however, the crack does not penetrate through the ceramic, and the handle remains structurally sound and securely attached. The listed price has been adjusted to account for this character mark, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a specialty mold from this collection at a modified entry point.
Authenticity & Construction
Hand-cast from the region’s native red clay, this vessel showcases the iconic Canadian "flow glaze" technique. The process involves hand-applying secondary glazes over a primary base, which then mingle in the kiln to create a unique, non-repeating pattern.
Placement
The pitcher’s striking verticality and deep jewel tones make it a perfect candidate for a sideboard arrangement or a lighted display cabinet. Its architectural handle makes it particularly effective when viewed in profile against a neutral backdrop.
Collector’s Note: The “Cobalt” Line
In the history of Blue Mountain Pottery, the term “Cobalt” (often appearing in quotations in scholarly catalogs) refers specifically to the rare blue-hued flow glaze developed to contrast their traditional green glaze. These pieces were produced in smaller quantities and often utilized specialty molds. Following the factory's closure and the documented decommissioning of original molds, large-scale examples in this specific glaze have become significant artifacts of Canadian industrial design.
• Proper Identification: Blue Mountain Pottery (BMP) famously used a green glaze as their standard. Their blue glaze was officially marketed and known by collectors as the "Cobalt" line. Putting it in quotes signals an indication to the buyer of the specific historical nomenclature of the company.
• Signaling Rarity: For BMP collectors, "Cobalt" is a distinct category that is significantly more valuable than the common green. The quotes act as a "tag" for serious collectors searching for that specific, discontinued run.
• Differentiating from the Mineral: Technically, cobalt is a chemical element used to make blue pigment. By using quotes, this clarifies a reference to the glaze style name rather than simply describing the chemical composition of the ceramic.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
This elegant ceramic pitcher is a masterwork of mid-century organic design, featuring an exceptionally graceful silhouette and the rare “Cobalt” flow glaze. The form is defined by its tall, slender neck and a dainty, architectural handle that rises vertically with a refined hook detail before curving fluidly into the body. The signature glaze creates a mesmerizing depth of color, with dark obsidian tones transitioning into brilliant sapphire streaks that accentuate the vessel's sculptural curves and light-catching surfaces.
Attribution & Period
Attributed to Blue Mountain Pottery (Collingwood, Ontario), circa 1960s. This piece is a distinguished example of the factory’s high-design period, utilizing the premium “Cobalt” glaze that was produced in significantly lower quantities than the traditional green. The sophisticated handle construction and exaggerated spout are hallmarks of the studio’s more ambitious mid-century molds.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Good condition. The body of the pitcher and the high-gloss glaze are in excellent state with no scratches or surface abrasions observed. There is a visible stress crack located at the base of the handle; however, the crack does not penetrate through the ceramic, and the handle remains structurally sound and securely attached. The listed price has been adjusted to account for this character mark, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a specialty mold from this collection at a modified entry point.
Authenticity & Construction
Hand-cast from the region’s native red clay, this vessel showcases the iconic Canadian "flow glaze" technique. The process involves hand-applying secondary glazes over a primary base, which then mingle in the kiln to create a unique, non-repeating pattern.
Placement
The pitcher’s striking verticality and deep jewel tones make it a perfect candidate for a sideboard arrangement or a lighted display cabinet. Its architectural handle makes it particularly effective when viewed in profile against a neutral backdrop.
Collector’s Note: The “Cobalt” Line
In the history of Blue Mountain Pottery, the term “Cobalt” (often appearing in quotations in scholarly catalogs) refers specifically to the rare blue-hued flow glaze developed to contrast their traditional green glaze. These pieces were produced in smaller quantities and often utilized specialty molds. Following the factory's closure and the documented decommissioning of original molds, large-scale examples in this specific glaze have become significant artifacts of Canadian industrial design.
• Proper Identification: Blue Mountain Pottery (BMP) famously used a green glaze as their standard. Their blue glaze was officially marketed and known by collectors as the "Cobalt" line. Putting it in quotes signals an indication to the buyer of the specific historical nomenclature of the company.
• Signaling Rarity: For BMP collectors, "Cobalt" is a distinct category that is significantly more valuable than the common green. The quotes act as a "tag" for serious collectors searching for that specific, discontinued run.
• Differentiating from the Mineral: Technically, cobalt is a chemical element used to make blue pigment. By using quotes, this clarifies a reference to the glaze style name rather than simply describing the chemical composition of the ceramic.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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