Six (6) Vale, North Carolina folk art pottery items with alkaline glazes, including Burlon Craig (Lincoln County, North Carolina, 1914-2002) and Charles Lisk (Catawba County, 20th-21st century). 1st item: One (1) large jar with brown alkaline glaze, having two lug handles and incised line around the shoulder. Signed "B. B. Craig" to underside. 15 3/4" H x 9 1/2" dia. 2nd item: One (1) jar with swirled grey and white alkaline glaze, having two lug handles. Signed "B. B. Craig Vale NC" to underside. 7 1/2" H x 7 1/2" dia. 3rd item: One (1) pitcher with green alkaline glaze and painted blue and green flowers having ridged applied handle and pinched spout. Signed "B. B. Craig Vale NC" to underside. 4th item: One (1) miniature lidded jar with brown alkaline glaze, having two lug handles and knob handle to lid. Partially legible signature "B. B. Craig Vale NC" to underside. 3 3/4" H x 5 3/8" dia. 5th item: One (1) miniature pitcher with black alkaline glaze, having applied handle and pinched spout. Signed "B. B. Craig Vale NC" to underside. 3 1/8" H x 3 3/4" W x 2 5/8" D. 6th item: One (1) lidded jar with green alkaline glaze with white accents, having two lug handles, incised lines around shoulder, and knob handle to lid. Signed "Charles Lisk Vale NC" to underside. 11 5/8" H x 7" dia. All pieces late 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Middle Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: All pieces in overall good condition with few scattered firing flaws. 1st item: Scattered losses to rim, largest measuring 5/8" H x 1 3/4" W. 5th item: Loss to rim measuring 1/8" H x 3/8" W.