Rupert J. Deese

1950s Production Pottery

Before turning to one-of-a-kind work in the 1970s, Deese produced functional pottery in numbered forms sold through Southern California shops and galleries, 1952–1959. 42 forms are documented, with over 2,215 pieces recorded.

#1 Jar, covered 1952–1955 · 30 pieces

#2 Jar, covered 1952–1958 · 39 pieces

#3 Plate 1953–1954 · 17 pieces · 8" d

#4 Ashtray 1952–1958 · 85 pieces

#5 Ashtray 1952–1954 · 28 pieces

#6 Footed bowl 1953–1954 · 11 pieces

#7 Vase 1953–1953 · 5 pieces

#8 Decanter 1953–1959 · 84 pieces · 12" h, 14" h

#9 Wine bottle 1953–1953 · 3 pieces

#10 Wine cup 1953–1958 · 35 pieces

#12 Cigarette cup 1953–1959 · 131 pieces

#13 Ashtray 1953–1953 · 22 pieces

#14 Vase 1953–1954 · 6 pieces

#15 Ashtray 1953–1959 · 208 pieces

#16 Oil bottle 1953–1959 · 46 pieces · 12" h

#17 Ashtray 1953–1958 · 78 pieces · 6.25" d

#18 Nut bowl 1953–1955 · 29 pieces

#19 Cigarette jar 1953–1959 · 122 pieces · 4.5" h

#20 Covered bowl 1953–1955 · 25 pieces

#21 Oil bottle 1953–1956 · 34 pieces

#22 Candlestick 1954–1955 · 18 pieces

#23 Pitcher 1954–1959 · 41 pieces

#24 Pair salt & pepper shakers 1954–1959 · 41 pieces

#25 Ashtray 1955–1959 · 82 pieces

#26 Nut bowl 1955–1956 · 17 pieces

#27 Cruet 1955–1959 · 73 pieces

#28 Bottle vase 1955–1959 · 28 pieces

#29 Coffee cup 1955–1958 · 11 pieces

#30 Ashtray 1955–1959 · 55 pieces

#31 Cigarette jar 1955–1959 · 36 pieces

#32 Ashtray 1956–1959 · 41 pieces

#33 Centerpiece 1956–1959 · 6 pieces

#34 Nut bowl 1956–1959 · 63 pieces

#35 Sugar-creamer 1956–1959 · 27 pieces

#36 Coffee server 1956–1959 · 18 pieces

#37 Ashtray 1957–1959 · 45 pieces

#38 Ashtray 1957–1959 · 21 pieces

#39 Ashtray 1957–1959 · 24 pieces

#40 Bottle 1958–1959 · 26 pieces · 10" h

#41 Ashtray 1958–1959 · 64 pieces · 6" d

#42 Ashtray 1958–1959 · 12 pieces · 9" d

#43 Bowl 1958–1959 · 3 pieces · 8.5" d