Mid-century Design in Everyday Items
Burrite pitcher, Model 123, Clarence M. Burroughs, The Burroughs Company, c.1948, red plastic, cast manufacturer’s mark on bottom “The Burroughs Co. Los Angeles Calif. USA / Burrite / 123,” 8 1/2 in. h. by 8 in. w. by 3 in. d., $375. An example of this pitcher is in the permanent collection at the Brooklyn Museum.
It may be a sleek clock or a sculptural plastic pitcher, but everyday items from the mid-20th century are getting high prices everywhere. They are popular collectibles that are all about the look – simple, streamlined, modern shapes in what were considered “new” materials and vibrant colors. A recent auction at Wright in Chicago focused […]