DREXEL was purchased in 1968 and became DREXEL Heritage Furnishings
Metallic glazes are often included
RUSCHA KERAMIK became a leading manufacturer during the "golden age" of Western German ceramics and is credited with some of the era's key developments
and says about his experience there:
Many of the more expensive pieces were completely handmade on a wheel
1970s ALAN VIGLAND STUDIO POTTERY VASE (25 cm) REFUND DREXEL was purchased in 1968A rustic, large, early Chamotte vase from the Benzonia, Michigan, studio of well known ceramicist Alan Vigland. Signed on the base. The item has a small, flat chip on the rim [see photo]. ALAN GUDEMOOS VIGLAND was born in 1941 in Elberta, Michigan. Together with high school sweetheart and future wife Susan "Susie" Trapp, he attended Michigan State University, where Susie encouraged him to take a ceramics course during his senior year. He fell in love