Antique Oval Crown White Granite Vase/Brush Holder

Description

White granite ceramics were made from the 1830s to the end of the 19th century (1900). The rims were generally decorated with gold starting in the 1850s. An Internet search for the logo on the bottom of this vase was unsuccessful. However, an almost identical logo was found for the Crown Pottery Co. of Evansville, Indiana. The major difference in the logos is that the Crown Pottery Co. has "C.P. Coy," in the ribbon below the crown, whereas this vase has "E.P. Coy." The similarity in logos would lead one to believe that the "E" pottery company could have been a forerunner to the Crown Pottery Co. The Crown Pottery Co. was incorporated in 1891.
White granite is an opaque, glazed ceramic. The vase might be what was called a "brush vase" (a holder for tooth brushes, clothing brushes, etc.). It is decorated with painted violet-type flowers and leaves. It also has raised scroll-work in the upper portion. The gold appears to have been spattered (intentionally) as it was applied, as there are a number of places on the upper portion with the gold dots.
The opening in the vase is oval in shape, although the vase is almost round. It is about 4-1/4" in diameter at it's widest point. The slightly flared opening is 3-1/4" by 3-3/4". The vase is 5-1/2" tall. The base is 2-5/8" in diameter. There are seams on two sides of the vase which would indicate that it was molded in two halves which were then connected.
The glaze has crazed, but that does not show in the photos and it requires a close examination to see it. Otherwise the vase is in perfect condition. Please see the photos. It is an item that would display well with ceramic antiques; or it could be an interesting conversation piece to display in a safe place.