Close-up view of the side of Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.

Vintage Van Briggle Pottery Nautilus Shell Tray - Mocha Drip Glaze

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Close-up view of the side of Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
  • Close-up view of the side of Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
  • Close-up view of the unglazed tan clay bottom of a vintage Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
  • Close-up view of the unglazed tan clay bottom of a vintage Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
  • Close-up view of the side of Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
  • Close-up view of the unglazed tan clay bottom of a vintage Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
  • Close-up view of the unglazed tan clay bottom of a vintage Van Briggle pottery tray, showing hand-incised markings that read 'Van Briggle' and 'Colo. Spgs.' alongside the iconic Double A logo and a square emblem. A clean, round pre-drilled hole is visible in the center, surrounded by a glossy brown glazed rim. Vintage as-is.
Vintage Van Briggle Pottery Nautilus Shell Tray - Mocha Drip Glaze

Vintage Van Briggle Pottery Nautilus Shell Tray - Mocha Drip Glaze

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THE DESIGN

This striking vintage American art pottery tray captures the organic elegance of the Art Nouveau movement with its fluid, nautilus shell-inspired form. Shaped like a fanned-out marine shell, the tray spirals outward from a tight, hollowed core into wide, tiered ridges that mimic natural chamber structures. It features a rich, glossy Mocha brown base coat accentuated by a frothy, multi-tonal green and chartreuse drip glaze flowing down each segment.

 

THE STORY

Established in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1901 by Art Nouveau artist Artus Van Briggle and his wife Anne (Lawrence) Van Briggle, the Van Briggle Pottery company is one of the oldest and most celebrated names in American art pottery history. Renowned for its matte glazes and organic, nature-inspired forms, the pottery evolved over the decades. The "Anna Van Briggle" line was introduced in the mid-20th century (predominantly during the 1950s and 1960s) to showcase glossier, more experimental drip and flow glazes that perfectly captured the mid-century modern aesthetic while honoring the studio's traditional pottery roots.

 

THE DETAILS

Brand / Creator: Van Briggle Art Pottery

Origin: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA ("Colo. Spgs.")

Design / Shape: Fanned Nautilus Shell / Spiraled Sectioned Tray

Glaze / Colorway: High-gloss Mocha Brown base with a Sage/Chartreuse Green drip over-glaze

Material: Earthy southwestern clay / hand-finished ceramic

Bottom Markings: Hand-incised with the iconic "Double A" logo, "Van Briggle", "Colo. Spgs.", and a framed window or builder's mark.

Approximate Era: Mid-20th Century

Special Attributes: Pre-drilled utility/drainage hole at the bottom center. Great for collectors looking for a functional planters or historical display variants.

 

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