Vintage 1997 King Richard’s Faire Stoneware Mug Tankard CE Pottery Blue Glaze For Sale

Title: Vintage 1997 King Richard’s Faire Commemorative Stoneware Mug / Tankard – Handcrafted by CE Pottery (Authentic Maker\'s Mark)

Step back into the realm of New England’s premier Renaissance festival with this exceptional, vintage 1997 King Richard’s Faire commemorative stoneware mug. Hand-thrown by the highly collectible artisans at CE Pottery, this piece is an authentic slice of 1990s festival history. Combining rugged medieval aesthetics with beautiful studio art craftsmanship, this tankard is a standout addition to any Renaissance collection or home bar.

Why This Mug is Highly Desirable to Collectors:

• A True Era-Specific Collectible: King Richard’s Faire (Carver, MA) is a cultural institution and one of the longest-running Renaissance festivals in the country. Dedicated attendees actively collect these annual mugs to reconstruct historical timelines of the fair. The 1997 edition is increasingly difficult to find in pristine condition.

• Verified CE Pottery Provenance: The base features the crisp, deeply impressed, oval \"CE\" studio maker\'s mark. CE Pottery was a highly respected, premier contract studio known for partnering exclusively with top-tier Renaissance festivals throughout the 1990s. Collectors specifically look for the CE stamp because it guarantees traditional studio quality rather than cheap, mass-produced modern souvenirs.

• Striking Studio Glaze & Craftsmanship: This mug features a dramatic, glossy deep cobalt-to-midnight blue drip glaze that cascades over the upper rim and handle, pooling beautifully over a rich dark body. The front of the tankard features a thick, applied clay medallion shield cleanly highlighting the crowned King Richard, flanked by intricate Renaissance filigree, the text \"King Richard\'s Faire,\" and the crisp commemorative year \"1997\".

• Superb Preservation: This piece has survived nearly three decades in exceptional condition. The glaze retains its brilliant glass-like shine, the central emblem remains highly detailed with sharp contrast, and the structurally sound handle is ready for display or use.

Trademark History

• Owner: The mark is owned by King\'s Faire, Inc. (and its associated managing entities like Lancelot Entertainment).

• Filing History: While the event has utilized variations of this branding since it was founded in 1982, the word mark \"KING RICHARD\'S FAIRE\" was officially filed with the USPTO on May 27, 1997 (the exact year this specific mug was made) under trademark classifications covering entertainment and renaissance festival services.

• The Logo Design: The emblem depicts a stylized, crowned Renaissance king flanked by traditional decorative floral borders, framing the event\'s name and the year of production.

About the Manufacturer

• Renaissance Faire Specialist: CE Pottery was a prominent commercial studio active throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, contract-manufacturing limited-edition stoneware for prominent regional Renaissance festivals across the United States.

• Clients Served: Aside from producing mugs for King Richard\'s Faire, they routinely crafted custom annual commemorative tankards for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, the Ohio Renaissance Festival, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, and the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

*Signature Style: Their pieces are characterized by heavy, durable American stoneware clay, vibrant colored drip-glazes (frequently deep cobalt blue, teals, and emerald greens), and a distinct round or oval stamp impressed directly into the damp clay before firing.

Item Specifics:

• Event: King Richard\'s Faire (Carver, Massachusetts)

• Year Commemorated: 1997

• Manufacturer / Studio: CE Pottery (Stamped on base)

• Material: Heavyweight Studio Stoneware / Ceramic

• Colorway: Deep Cobalt/Midnight Blue Drip Glaze with Tan Accent Crest

• Object Type: Beer Mug / Tankard / Stein / Coffee Mug

• Country of Manufacture: United States

• Era: Vintage 1990s / Late Victorian-Revival Style

Condition Notes:

Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or repairs. The handle is rock solid and completely intact. The unglazed stoneware base ring shows minor, natural shelf wear consistent with age, and the authentic \"CE\" stamp is perfectly legible.

Please review the high-resolution photos to appreciate the exact glaze patterns and exceptional condition of this piece.

Ships securely packaged with premium bubble wrap and padding to ensure a safe arrival to your castle!