There’s something uniquely exhilarating about the unexpected discovery—that moment when your heart skips a beat as you spot an unmistakable glaze color or familiar form nestled among random objects at an estate sale, thrift store, or online marketplace.
The treasure hunt for art pottery has long been part of collector culture. While original Grueby pieces now command tens of thousands at prestigious auction houses, we occasionally hear whispered stories of stunning finds at a fraction of their value—the dusty box at a rural estate sale revealing a forgotten masterpiece, or the unassuming thrift store shelf holding an overlooked gem.
And now, we’re curious: Have you ever discovered Ephraim pottery “in the wild”? Perhaps you stumbled upon one of our early pieces at a secondhand shop, spotted something from our discontinued collections at an estate sale, or found an unexpected Ephraim treasure through an online marketplace listing by someone unaware of what they had. We’d love to feature your stories in an upcoming collector profile. If you’ve had the good fortune to discover Ephraim pottery through secondary markets or unexpected sources, please reply to this email with:
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A Valuable Resource for Your Hunt
For collectors and treasure hunters alike, we’ve created the Ephraim Historical Archive Database—an invaluable resource for identifying and authenticating pieces you might encounter in your travels. This searchable database is a growing catalogue raisonné of our work since our founding in 1996.
The database includes:
- Production pieces from 1996 to present
- Historical information about each design
This living document continues to grow with your help. If you own pieces that aren’t yet included in our database—especially rare experimental works marked with our stylized “E” inside an oval—we invite you to contribute images and information through the form on our website.
By documenting our collective artistic heritage, we’re working together to enhance the collectibility of Ephraim Pottery for generations to come.
Whether your story involves remarkable luck, persistent hunting, or just being in the right place at the right time, we’d be delighted to share it with our community of pottery enthusiasts.
Happy hunting!
