Rare David Gil Bennington Potters Mid-Century 2191 Spoon Rest heart and curl wrought iron Signed on the underside

Signed on the underside

Maine-based ceramicist Jeffrey Lipton

printed on white arches-type paper

--on the bottom in a calligraphic manner that I have not been able to decipher

Framed out on the back which adds to its object-hood and makes for easy hanging

Rare David Gil Bennington Potters Mid-Century 2191 Spoon Rest heart and curl wrought iron Signed on the undersideI had to dig around a lot to find another of these Bennington Potters spoon rests, designed by David Gil in the 1950s and impressed DG on the base. I really love it just as an object, with this super dark mossy green glaze, and might be inclined to use it as a pen, pencil or brush holder if not as a spoon rest, or perhaps to display a few beautiful clay marbles or stones. A rare piece, in excellent condition, and perfect gift for your favorite mid