Ungemach Pottery Company (UPCO) scalloped planter - Ohio, USA 1950s

Vintage Ungemach Pottery Company (UPCO) scalloped ceramic planter, made in Roseville, Ohio in the 1960s.

UPCO USA 701 marking on bottom indicating maker and style no. High gloss pink glaze with white drip glaze around top edge. Lovely retro colour. Smooth texture. Shell-like shape with scalloped edge. This is a great example of mid-century American pottery. 

Condition:
In very good vintage condition, some wear on base and a couple of chips (see picture), some crazing on inside. No other cracking or damage to note.

Measurements:
7cm tall x 17.5cm wide x 10.5cm deep = approx 2.75" x 7" x 4.25"

More planters available, as shown in last image.

UPCO was founded by Fred Ungemach in 1937 in Roseville, Ohio. They were in business until 1984. When he first began the business he called it South Fork Pottery, but in 1942 he changed it's name to "Ungemach Pottery Company". The design aesthetics were Art Deco, streamlined and futuristic. Fred Ungemach (1900-1984) had worked for the Nelson McCoy Pottery as a boy and later for Ransbottom Pottery (RRP Co) where he learnt both the business and design side of making art pottery.

Plants not included. If you are located in New York City and are interested in purchasing the planter with the potted plant please contact me.