Jorge Wilmot Stoneware Tea Kettle with Metal Handle, Mexico, mid 20th Century
MEASURES ABOUT 9.5 X 7”
unknown
Inherited
Yes
Hi Jonathan,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Mexican Studio Art Pottery Stoneware Kettle
made by Jorge Wilmot (Mexican, 1928-2012)
With hand-hammered copper strap handle, the kettle with floral decoration, marked 'W; on the bottom.
9 1/2 by 7 inches
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Hi Jonathan,
My abject apologies; the marks database I routinely use - which is usually thorough - did not have this "W" mark so I appraised it incorrectly at first. You are correct that this is a Jorge Wilmot kettle. His stoneware figural pieces are in greater demand and often bring between $500-1,000 but this kettle is a fine example of his utilitarian wares and appropriately valued at $300-500. I've updated the appraisal and revised the estimate accordingly (and notified the database to update their records :) )
Have a great week,
Delia
I was just told that this is a Jorge Wilmot original?