Rare David Gil Bennington Potters Mid-Century 2191 Spoon Rest heart and curl wrought iron Maine-based ceramicist Jeffrey Lipton

Maine-based ceramicist Jeffrey Lipton

"Solid - Center Stem Auger Bits" above it

is made of alder wood and signed with a mark and "8J7

Signed on the underside

one could also aim for winding up with particular patterns of marbles at the end

Rare David Gil Bennington Potters Mid-Century 2191 Spoon Rest heart and curl wrought iron Maine-based ceramicist Jeffrey LiptonI 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