WR Ceramika Unikat Polish Pottery Tea Set

Description: WR Ceramika Unikat Polish Pottery Tea Set Purchased new in 2001 at WR factory outlet in Boleslawiec, Poland. All pieces are Unikat (unique handmade pieces). Includes:One teapot with lid (with no-drip spout, some glaze discoloration on handle as seen in overhead photo)One heaterSix cups and saucers (three saucers have crazing that is noticeable on the bottom but only one of them has visible cracks on top, see photos)One creamerOne sugar bowl with lid (lid is chipped but repaired, bowl has barely visible crazing, see photos)Except for the sugar bowl, this set has never been used. Not sure how the crazing occurred, but the set is 21 years old and perhaps age is a factor. More pictures available on request. This design is called "Pandora" in the US, or "GP1" by WR Ceramika. The items in this set seem to be no longer manufactured; an extensive internet search didn't reveal any of these pieces for sale except for the heater. Looking at several well-known online Polish pottery stores, I estimate the replacement value to be $350 (minimum), although complete sets such as this one (regardless of design) don't seem to be available. Dimensions/Capacity:Teapot: 1.5 qts, 10-1/4" wide, 6-1/4" deep, 5-1/2" tall (with lid)Heater: 6-1/4" wide, 5" deep, 3-1/4" tallCup: 6 oz (3/4 cup), 3-1/2" deep, 4-1/2" wide, 2" tallSaucer: 5-3/4" wide, 5/8" tallCreamer: 8 oz. (1 cup) 5" wide, 3-1/4" deep, 2-3/4" tallSugar bowl: 12 oz. (1-1/2 cups), 4-1/2" wide, 3-1/2" tall (with lid) The WR CERAMIKA S.C. J.K. Rutyna company was started in 1978 by the Rutyna family. Originally known as "WR Unikat," their emphasis was placed on unique patterns primarily designed around floral, plant, and traditional stamp motifs. W.R. Ceramika offers four levels of "Unikat" artistry, and most of their patterns incorporate both hand painting and stamping techniques to achieve the original designs developed in their local workshop. The products manufactured by W.R. Ceramika are an excellent showpiece of native Polish craftsmanship and are appreciated in many countries around the world. From thepotterywheel.com: Pieces created by the most skilled and experienced artisans are called “UNIKAT” pieces. Directly translated, “UNIKAT” is Polish for “unique.” These pieces take the longest to produce and exhibit the most detailed and intricate designs. Due to the expertise required to create UNIKAT pieces, they are few and far between and, subsequently, highly-priced. UNIKAT pottery is popular with collectors of Polish pottery, and quite often, they end up as display pieces. Traditional Polish pottery is simpler in design than UNIKAT pottery at face value. The difference in complexity is because of the methods used in the creation process, the time taken, and the artists’ level of skill and expertise.Artisans use the punching technique to decorate traditional polish pottery, resulting in basic motifs which are relatively common. On the other hand, UNIKAT pieces are a result of brushwork, which requires more skill and produces superior designs. UNIKAT pieces take way longer to produce, and only those artisans who have achieved the highest level of skill can create them. UNIKAT artists undergo years of intense training to sharpen their pottery skills, so their products are visibly high-quality. One major difference between traditional and UNIKAT polish pottery is the value of the pieces. UNIKAT pieces are priced way higher than traditional pieces for the reasons stated above. Also, as earlier indicated, UNIKAT pieces are mainly used for display as opposed to everyday use, as is the case with traditional Polish pottery vessels.

Price: 270 USD

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

End Time: 2023-11-26T21:58:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD