John Moakley Mottled Purple Sculptural Bud Vase mahogony The two drawer box features

The two drawer box features dovetailed corners on the back side

This vintage brass keyholder has seen some use

I would guess he dates from the late 19th or early 20th century

Another nice brush

This version is not as finely carved as those astounding pieces

John Moakley Mottled Purple Sculptural Bud Vase mahogony The two drawer box featuresThis lovely sculptural small vase is by the late master pottery John C. Moakley (1931 2002) of Middleboro, Massachusetts. Widely exhibited and collected, and especially known for his vases, Moakley's work is included in museum collections including that of American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA). This stoneware vase was hand thrown then pressed on four sides to give it a faceted yet still very organic form. The glazing is a mottling of soft lavender