Signed Sharon Williams 6.5″ Square Ceramic Dish – 1991 Dover Pottery – Seagrove, NC

Handmade and signed 6.5″ decorative and utilitarian plate by North Carolina folk artist Sharon G. Williams

Al and Milly McCanless opened Dover Pottery in 1983, and became well-known for their crystalline glazes and hand-painted majolica designs.

Sharon Williams was a key artist at Dover Pottery during the 1980s and 1990s.

Signed on the underside: “Dover Potter, 1991, SGW, Seagrove, NC”

This dish is thick and sturdy, and features a beautiful hand-painted floral majolica design reminiscent of patterned quilting. In addition to the flowers, it has an elegant hand-painted bright blue scalloped line around the upper rim.

Excellent pre-owned condition. No chips or cracks. Underside shows signs of light use. Please see photos for details.

Size: Approximately 6 1/2″ across and 1 1/2″ in height

Colors: Tan / natural clay with transparent white / clear glaze and red, yellow, green, and blue detailing