{"product_id":"vtg-lu-ray-pastels-windsor-blue-gravy-boat-hand-painted-by-carmen-bussman-1521","title":"Vtg Lu-Ray Pastels Windsor Blue Gravy Boat Hand-Painted by Carmen Bussman 1521","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: Rare 1940s Lu-Ray Pastels Windsor Blue Gravy Boat – Hand-Painted Folk Art by Artist Carmen Bussman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eUp for sale is a truly unique, one-of-a-kind piece of American ceramic history. This is an original vintage Lu-Ray Pastels open gravy\/sauce boat, manufactured by the Taylor, Smith \u0026amp; Taylor Company (TS\u0026amp;T) in Chester, West Virginia. It features the factory’s iconic mid-century \"Empire\" shape mold, recognizable by its elegant swooping pour spout, low silhouette, and distinctive thumb-rest handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base glaze is the highly collectible \"Windsor Blue,\" a soft pastel shade originally launched in 1938.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Artwork:\u003cbr\u003eWhile Lu-Ray Pastels were exclusively sold by the factory as solid-colored dinnerware, this specific piece was used as a canvas by twentieth-century studio hobbyist artist Carmen Bussman. She meticulously hand-painted a gorgeous, detailed botanical motif featuring purple grapes, ripe blackberries, and green leaves over the factory glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is prominently hand-signed by the artist (\"Carmen Bussman\") on the underbelly right alongside the original factory backstamp. The factory shape number \"1521\" is also clearly visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details:\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Taylor, Smith \u0026amp; Taylor (TS\u0026amp;T)\u003cbr\u003eLine\/Color: Lu-Ray Pastels in Windsor Blue\u003cbr\u003eShape Number: 1521 (Gravy \/ Sauce Boat)\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1940s–1950s\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Carmen Bussman (Hand-Signed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. The hand-painted mineral detailing remains vibrant with minimal surface wear. No chips, cracks, or major crazing. (Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful cross-collectible piece perfect for collectors of vintage American pottery, Lu-Ray Pastels completists, or lovers of mid-century hand-painted porcelain folk art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 4\" Diameter x 3\" Tall \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Goods","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ Ceramic","offer_id":44967269367894,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/7320\/7126\/files\/6Z3WKYLF_0.jpg?v=1781687157","url":"https:\/\/bcgoodsllc.com\/products\/vtg-lu-ray-pastels-windsor-blue-gravy-boat-hand-painted-by-carmen-bussman-1521","provider":"BC Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}