...Blue Mountain Pottery!
It's as Canadian as Maple Syrup.
The Blue Mountain Pottery Company was located in Collingwood, Ontario. Its stopped producing the distinctive black and green pottery in 2004. But don't worry - I'm sure your grandma, your auntie or even your mom has a gold lettered fruit dish from their trip to Wasaga Beach back in '69.
My favorite Blue Mountain Pottery pieces are the adorable ceramic deer which I own quite a few of. The colours are really spectacular, and each piece is unique having been glazed by hand. Its amazing to think of the factory - ceramic artists busily hand dipping each little deer, vase or ring holder. Then the final step.. the Legendary GOLD PEN writing the name of the resort, or casino in perfect script on each fired piece!
I recently learned that there is a BMP Appreciation Society. I plan on sending in my membership dues any day now!
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