A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness … John Keats The literature provided by Gladding McBean quotes this timeless poem. The association of pottery and poetry may seem a bit obscure, but many collectors throughout the world attest that Gladding McBean…
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Eye of the Day is the largest stocking dealer of Gladding McBean pottery in the USA
In 1874 Charles Gladding of Chicago was visiting California when he read of the discovery of an extensive field of clay in the northern part of the state. He traveled to Lincoln, took samples of the clay and sent them back to Chicago for testing by ceramic experts. The results surpassed his expectations. The clay…