- NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED
SPANIEL 1980s, dark brown glazed earthenware dog with carved fur, incised chain and collar, raised on a flat oval base, inscribed on the underside, "BH" (done at Owens')....
[more like this] - NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LION
Early wood-firing at Billy's own shop,1987, modeled in a recumbent position with very dark curly clay mane, oval platform base, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
[more like this] - NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED
SPANIEL 1980s, dark brown glazed earthenware molded in the manner of 19th century Staffordshire mantel ornaments, inscribed on the underside, "Owens BH"....
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SPANIEL Early 1990s, after the favored 19th century mantel dog produced in Staffordshire, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
[more like this] - NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, BEGGING
DOG Early 1990s, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, Staffordshire style Spaniel on his haunches seeking a treat, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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CAT An earthenware figure with a very dark brown glaze, this favored pet features a heart upon its chest, raised upon a shaped platform with chain-link edge design....
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SLEEPING Salt-glazed stoneware, having pinched and applied features, cobalt accents, curly clay beard, open mouth through to interior, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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LION Early tall earthenware piece with a 'friendly' expression, molded and fired while Hussey worked at Boyd Owens' shop, inscribed on the bottom, "BH Owens"....
[more like this] - NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, RED-HEAD
LION Early 1980s, modeled gazing upwards as if contemplating a tidbit, raised on an oval base, inscribed on the bottom "BH Owens"....
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DOG 1986, earthenware Spaniel with carved hair, chain-link collar, oval platform base, white slip glaze, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
[more like this] - NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TALL
DOUBLE FACE JUG Tooled neck, arched strap handles, each side of the earthenware jug depicts surprise in the features, furrowed brows, open mouths, glass runs enliven the brown...
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LION One of the few large lions made during Billy's early days, somewhat elongated body, reddish-brown curly clay mane, smiling countenance, underside impressed "Owens BH"....
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