** Outstanding Blue/White Stoneware **



The Donald and Lorraine Ubben Collection

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 -- 10:00 A.M.

Prairie Hill Pavilion
5680 Kacena Ave
Marion, Iowa


** CANCELLED **
** Due to the severe flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and all of Eastern Iowa, the Blue/White Stoneware collection of Donald and Lorraine Ubben to be auctioned on Thursday, June 19th has been cancelled. At this time rescheduling has not been done. Watch our website for this information.

** In addition, the Blue/White Stoneware Convention held at the Marriott Hotel in Cedar Rapids has been cancelled. The hotel is being used for disaster relief and travel is still not recommended as many major roads are closed or washed out. Drinking water is also still of concern.

** CANCELLED **

(The Prairie Hill Pavilion is just minutes away from the Blue/White convention hotel.
Take Collins Rd (IA-100) East approx. 6 miles, turn left or North on Highway 13,
Go approx. 1 ½ miles and turn left or West onto Kacena Ave to the Prairie Hill Pavilion. )


PREVIEWS: Wednesday, June 18th, 3 - 6 pm and Thursday, June 19th, 8 am

Seeck Auctions is pleased to be selling the Donald and Lorraine Ubben collection of Blue and White Stoneware. Donald and Lorraine have been long time collectors of stoneware and have put together a fine collection which includes many rare and wonderful pieces. Come early to the Blue and White convention and attend this fantastic auction. The Prairie Hill Pavilion is a fine facility and should work well for the auction. Absentee bids will be accepted. Please review our absentee bid policy below.

TERMS:Cash or Check, VISA and MasterCard accepted w/proper ID. 3% Clerking Fee on all purchases
except for payment of cash or check.

EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS ***** NO BUYER'S PREMIUM ***** LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

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ABSENTEE BID POLICY

  1. Write-in bids will be accepted by sending the numbers of the item(s) desired and the amount bid on each to: Seeck Auctions, PO Box 377, Mason City, Iowa 50402.
  2. Bids may be given over the telephone (this is not live auction bidding). (641)424-1116.
  3. You may email your bids to us: jimjan@seeckauction.com Continue to include the numbers of the item(s) you would like to bid on and amount bid on each, please include your name and telephone number.
  4. There is a $7 handling charge for each successful bid. Shipping and insurance charges are additional.
  5. Bidders will be notified by phone if their bid(s) are successful. This call will be made 1 - 3 days after the auction.
  6. Please have all bids in by Tues., June 17th. All bids (by mail, phone or email) after this date may not be carried out.
  7. Please place bids in the following increments: $1 to $300 - $5 increments $300 up - $25 increments.
  8. If you do not receive an item that sold for less than your bid, assume we cancelled your bid because the piece had a severe manufacture problem, damage or was not listed correctly.
  9. Auction results are posted on our website within 7 days of the auction.


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** All listings are Blue/White Stoneware unless listed otherwise.

____ 1. Flower frogs (2), one marked Weller - choice
____ 2. Molded sponged 1 pt mini jug
____ 3. Uhl tall-necked 6" mini jug
____ 4. Lusk Mustard Co. 4" mustard pot
____ 5. Child's or miniature blue-banded beater bowl w/beater
____ 6. Small jug planter
____ 7. Western Stoneware maple leaf paperweight
____ 8. Round match holder w/strike
____ 9. Stoneware insulators (2), one dated 1927 - choice
____ 10. Peacock coffee pot w/lid, extremely rare & highly desirable, mint!
____ 11. Wedding Ring 8" bowl
____ 12. Wedding Ring 7" bowl
____ 13. Wedding Ring 6" bowl
____ 14. Wedding Ring 5" bowls (4) - choice
____ 15. Double pattern Swan and Leaping Deer 8" hybrid pitcher, scarce
____ 16. Barrel Staves 6" pitcher
____ 17. Shield 8" pitcher
____ 18. Butterfly hanging salt w/lid, minor nick
____ 19. Diamonds & Scrolls spittoon (not sure of this pattern)
____ 20. Grazing Cows 6" pitcher, dark cobalt coloring
____ 21. Grazing Cows 6 1/2" pitcher, dark cobalt coloring
____ 22. Grazing Cows 7 1/4" pitcher, dark cobalt coloring
____ 23. Grazing Cows 8" pitcher, dark cobalt coloring
____ 24. The Logan Pottery Co. ashtray
____ 25. Sponge Dr. Randall's Mineral Radium Emanated Drinking Water cooler w/lid
____ 26. Uhl pottery covered 4 1/2" barrel jar
____ 27. Indian in War Bonnet 8" pitcher, dark cobalt coloring
____ 28. Indian in War Bonnet 8" pitcher, minor rough spot around top edge
____ 29. Red Wing 5 lb. bail hdld “Refrigerator Jar” w/lid
____ 30. Dragonfly & Flower bail hdld butter w/lid, 5"h, 7"d
____ 31. Dragonfly & Flower bail hdld butter w/lid, 4 3/4"h, 6"d, chip on knob of lid
____ 32. Sponge 7" bulbous pitcher
____ 33. Rose & Beads cuspidor, scarce
____ 34. Windmill 7 1/4" pitcher
____ 35. Rust Banded rolling pin w/"J. Huilman & Son Bellevue, Iowa, Good Things To Eat Don'tforgettoget MABCO" adv.
____ 36. Sponge soap dish
____ 37. Eagle hanging salt, hairline in lid
____ 38. Sponge 10 1/2" pie plate
____ 39. Unusual iron pie plate holder
____ 40. Tulip jardinière & pedestal, small chip on side of top
____ 41. Windy City or Fanny Flag mug
____ 42. Scroll pitcher w/"Compliments of Sentman's General Merchandise, Steamboat Rock, Iowa" adv.
____ 43. Louisville Stoneware Co. Kentucky Derby mug
____ 44. Pine Cone 9" pitcher, chip on inside of top edge
____ 45. Diffused 5" shoulder bowl
____ 46. Water 7 1/4" pitcher w/rose transfer
____ 47. Water bottle or foot warmer, bottom marked Western Stoneware Company
____ 48. Apple Blossom 8 1/4" pitcher
____ 49. Model of a Duck 5 ½” match holder
____ 50. Lincoln & Cabin 9 1/2" pitcher, couple minor nicks on backside of base
____ 51. Lincoln Head 4 ¼” pitcher, blowouts in glaze
____ 52. Cruet or hdld bottle, 6 1/2" tall
____ 53. Lovebirds bail hdld cvd butter, 5"h, 6 1/4"d
____ 54. Apple Blossom hanging salt, restoration on lid
____ 55. Castle 8" pitcher, base chip
____ 56. Small Castle 4 1/2" pitcher, all blue
____ 57. Spongeware w/Band cuspidor, 4"h x 6 1/2"d
____ 58. The Western Pottery Mfg. Co. 5 Gal ice water cooler w/lid
____ 59. Basketweave & Morning Glory mug, has gold decoration on flowers
____ 60. Sponge ovid 7 1/2" pitcher
____ 61. Wildflower 3lb bail hdld butter crock w/lid, has "Trade With Us, Larson Hardware, Wausa, Nebr." Adv.
____ 62. Scroll 2 1/4"h x 3"d custard
____ 63. Swirl 11" bulbous pitcher
____ 64. Shoulder 5" bowl, all blue
____ 65. Girl & Dog 9" pitcher, minor nick on bottom edge
____ 66. Wildflower 6 1/2" pitcher w/blue rim & blue band towards bottom
____ 67. Hanging 12 1/2" wall pocket or vase w/iris decoration
____ 68. Hanging 6" wall pocket or vase w/iris decoration
____ 69. Sponge bail hdld 4 1/2"h x 7"d batter pail
____ 70. Sponge 12 panel 7" bowl
____ 71. Cattails 9" pitcher
____ 72. Cattails 7" pitcher
____ 73. Western Stoneware Co. 5lb. butter pail w/lid, slight hairline on base, bottom marked
____ 74. Western Stoneware Co. 3lb. bail hdld butter pail
____ 75. Polar Bear flat-sided water jug, Uhl, very rare
____ 76. The Windmill 8 1/4" pitcher, Roseville
____ 77. Unusual 10" bud vase, (page 23, Harbin)
____ 78. Wild Rose 8 3/4" sponge pitcher
____ 79. Plume cuspidor
____ 80. Diffused 6" pitcher, minor nicks on spout & base
____ 81. Swirl rolling pin, rare
____ 82. Flying Bird 8" bowl
____ 83. Flying Bird 7" bowl
____ 84. Flying Bird 6" bowl
____ 85. Flying Bird 4 1/2" nappies (2) - choice
____ 86. Scuttle mug, diffused blues, very rare
____ 87. Dutch Children & Windmill 7" pitcher
____ 88. Apple Blossom washbowl & pitcher
____ 89. Western Stoneware Company "Say It With Flowers" ashtray
____ 90. Grape w/Leaf Band 7" pitcher
____ 91. Grape w/Leaf Band 8" pitcher, all blue, bottom marked UHL
____ 92. Peacock hanging salt w/lid
____ 93. Bulbous 10" pitcher w/stove pipe top, restoration on spout
____ 94. Bulbous 7 1/4" pitcher w/stove pipe top
____ 95. Bulbous 6 1/4" pitcher w/stove pipe top
____ 96. Cvd bail hdld "LARD" pail
____ 97. Butterfly 8 1/2" pitcher
____ 98. Flying Birds/Lovebirds cookie jar w/lid
____ 99. Custard, solid blue
____ 100. Basketweave “Tobacco” canister w/humidor lid
____ 101. Basketweave “Crackers” lg canister w/lid, nicks on lid
____ 102. Basketeweave “Crackers” canister w/lid
____ 103. Basketweave “Put Your Fist In” canister w/lid
____ 104. Basketweave “Raisin” canister w/lid
____ 105. Basketweave “Cereal” canister w/lid
____ 106. Basketweave “Beans” canister w/lid
____ 107. Basketweave “Salt” canister w/lid
____ 108. Basketweave “Tea” canister w/lid
____ 109. Basketweave ”Coffee” canister w/lid
____ 110. Basketweave “Sugar” canister w/lid
____ 111. Basketweave spice canisters w/lids including: “Pepper”, “Cloves”, “Allspice”, “Nutmeg”, “Cinnamon” and “Ginger” - choice
____ 112. Basketweave “Salt” canister w/lid, has no banner, chip on lid
____ 113. Chicken Wire sponge 9 1/4" pitcher
____ 114. Western Pottery Co., Denver Colorado 5 3/4"d feeding dish, minor hairline
____ 115. Swastika 8" pitcher, minor spot of restoration on spout
____ 116. Grape Clusters on Rickrack mug
____ 117. Barrel 8" pitcher
____ 118. Fall Harvest or Farm Scene 5 1/4"h x 7 1/2"d butter crock w/lid
____ 119. Fall Harvest or Farm Scene 3 3/4"h x 5 3/4"d, lid cracked and glued together
____ 120. Cemetery vase w/original metal holder, solid blue
____ 121. Rickrack on Waffle hanging salt w/lid
____ 122. Avenue of Trees 8" pitcher
____ 123. Avenue of Trees 5 1/2" pitcher
____ 124. Banded mug w/"Seattle Extract Company, Chicago -- Illinois" adv.
____ 125. Diffused Blue Umbrella 17" stand, rare
____ 126. Diffused Blue 12" vase, same shape as umbrella stand in previous lot
____ 127. Snowflake w/narrow bands 9" pitcher, minor chip restoration, hairline off chip
____ 128. Wildflower large rolling pin, restored chip on edge
____ 129. Flying Birds 8" pitcher
____ 130. Sponge 10 1/2" cuspidor w/brass top, chips on top edge of base
____ 131. Daisy & Waffle 3"h x 4 1/4"d small butter crock
____ 132. Grape Cluster on Trellis 5 1/2" squatty pitcher
____ 133. Sponge 10" washbowl
____ 134. Wildflower 5" batter jar w/restored lid
____ 135. Washbowl 11 1/2" pitcher, diffused blue
____ 136. Unusual solid blue cottage cheese mold?
____ 137. Cemetery 8 1/2" vase, hairline
____ 138. Peacock 8" pitcher, minor restoration on spout & base
____ 139. Western Maple Leaf hanging salt w/lid, chip on front base
____ 140. Sponge bulbous teapot, minor rub on spout & lid
____ 141. Red Wing Greek Key 9" bowl
____ 142. Red Wing Greek Key 8" bowl
____ 143. Red Wing Greek Key 6" bowls (2) - choice
____ 144. Scroll pitcher w/"Compliments of Dentel’s The Quality Store, Ackley, Iowa" adv.
____ 145. Scroll Soap dish
____ 146. Apricot 8" pitcher, hairline
____ 147. Stoneware duck decoy, unusual, grayish blue color
____ 148. Dutch Farm Scene 7” pitcher
____ 149. Sponge 4" lg custard
____ 150. Indian & Deer 4 1/4"h x 5 3/4"d bail hdld cvd butter crock, minor nicks around lid
____ 151. Indian & Deer 5"h x 6"d cvd butter crock, all white
____ 152. Column 8 3/4" pitcher
____ 153. Column mug, rare
____ 154. Red Wing sponge 9" pitcher
____ 155. Snowflake feeding dish, minor hairline
____ 156. The Stupid 9" pitcher
____ 157. "Stay Hot" foot warmer, marked "Made For Davis Bros. Drug Co., Denver, Co."
____ 158. Grape & Waffle hanging salt w/lid
____ 159. Doe & Fawn 8 1/4" pitcher, minor spot of restoration on rim
____ 160. Whip Cream 7 1/2"h x 8 1/2"d crock w/lid, scarce (page 23, Harbin)
____ 161. Whip Cream 6"h x 6 1/2"d crock w/lid, scarce (page 23, Harbin)
____ 162. Beaded Rose Cluster and Spear Points 7" pitcher
____ 163. Butter crock w/"Compliments of Dentel's The Quality Store, Ackley, Iowa" adv.
____ 164. Cupid 6 Gal water cooler w/lid & spigot, minor nicks on lid, hairline in base
____ 165. Printed Acorns 7 1/2" pitcher
____ 166. Flower Panels cuspidor
____ 167. Wildflower tumbler, minor restored chip on top edge
____ 168. Butterfly 4 1/2" small pitcher
____ 169. Tulip jardinière base
____ 170. Apple Blossom jardinière top, (page 25, Harbin)
____ 171. Poinsettia 6" bulbous pitcher
____ 172. Rust banded rolling pin w/"Alexander Mercantile Co., B.K. Kinseth, Manager" adv.
____ 173. 3lb bail hdld butter crock w/"Compliments of David Steel, Buckeye, Iowa", nick on knob of lid
____ 174. "The Peoria Gateway Line" "The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad" ashtray
____ 175. Western salesman sample or miniature 2 pc. Bird Bath, very rare
____ 176. Banded Scroll 7" pitcher
____ 177. Miniature milk bowls w/bails (2) - choice
____ 178. Sponge 9" pitcher w/bulbous bottom
____ 179. Sponge bail hdld milk bowl, hairline
____ 180. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War canteen, unusual & rare
____ 181. Raised Bands & Rivets 6" pitcher
____ 182. Eagle bail hdld 6 1/4"h x 5"d cvd butter
____ 183. Wildflower spices w/lids including: “Mustard”, “Cloves”, “Allspice”, “Ginger”, and “Pepper” - choice
____ 184. Standing Stag & Pine Trees 8" pitcher, blue & white, scarce
____ 185. Diamond Point 9" bowl
____ 186. Diamond Point 7" bowl
____ 187. Diamond Point 6" bowl
____ 188. Diamond Point 5" bowl, small hairline
____ 189. Grape Cluster with Rickrack 8" pitcher
____ 190. Stenciled hanging salt w/wooden hinged lid
____ 191. Grape Cluster 6 1/2" pitcher
____ 192. Greek Key cvd “Coffee” w/lid, lid cracked
____ 193. Swan 8" pitcher
____ 194. Sponge 7" bowl w/blue rim
____ 195. Indian Good Luck sign 6 1/2" pitcher, minor hairline
____ 196. Butterfly 10lb butter crock, 5 3/4"h x 9 1/2"d, bail hdld
____ 197. "Prost Lakeside Products Co. Buckingham 8927" adv. mug
____ 198. Cherry Clusters 9" pitcher
____ 199. Cherry Clusters 6 1/2" pitcher
____ 200. Cows & Fence bail hdld 4 1/2"h x 7"d cvd butter crock
____ 201. Sponge 8 panel 4 1/2" bowl
____ 202. Lincoln Head 9" pitcher, solid blue
____ 203. Lincoln Head 8" pitcher, solid blue
____ 204. Lincoln Head 6 1/2" pitcher, solid blue
____ 205. Lincoln Head 5 1/2" pitcher, solid blue
____ 206. Lincoln Head 4 1/4" pitcher, solid blue
____ 207. Good Luck hanging salt w/lid
____ 208. Peacock 8" bowl, hairline
____ 209. Peacock 5" berry bowl, scarce
____ 210. Old Fashion Garden Rose 9" pitcher
____ 211. Rose on Trellis soap dish
____ 212. Boston Baked Beans swirl bean pot w/lid
____ 213. Sponge 3 1/2" custard
____ 214. Scroll pitcher w/"Compliments of Magnus Johnson General Merchandise, Jewell, Iowa" adv.
____ 215. Sponge beater jar, minor hairline
____ 216. Spear Point & Flower Panels measuring cup
____ 217. Grapeware spices including “Pepper” & “Allspice”, with one lid that is damaged - choice (first choice will get lid)
____ 218. North Star Stoneware Co. Grape Clusters w/rickrack, 9" pitcher, restored chip on top edge
____ 219. Sponge cuspidor
____ 220. Scroll washbowl & pitcher set
____ 221. Basketweave and Morning Glory cvd soap dish w/insert
____ 222. Red Wing Dutch Boy and Girl 6" pitcher, bottom marked, has chips around base
____ 223. Sponge 7" pitcher w/blue rim
____ 224. Bowknot w/Wild Flower shaving mug
____ 225. Sponge 7" milk bowl
____ 226. Large oblong cvd roaster, (page 31, Harbin), chip on bottom
____ 227. Diffused 9" pitcher, hairline in handle
____ 228. Lion soap dish
____ 229. Polar Bear 10 1/2"h x 8 1/2" cooler, no lid, has hairlines
____ 230. Patented 9 1/2" pie plate
____ 231. Metal pie plate holder, Pat'd date 1883
____ 232. American Beauty Rose 9" pitcher
____ 233. Diffused hanging salt w/wooden hinged lid
____ 234. Wild Flower bail hdld butter, 4 1/2"h x 6 1/2"d
____ 235. Laurel Wreath cuspidor, striped
____ 236. Daisy Cluster bulbous 7" pitcher
____ 237. Basketweave & Flower batter pail w/bail handle
____ 238. Draped Windows bail hdld cvd butter, 6"h x 7 1/2"d
____ 239. Currants & Diamonds 7" bowl
____ 240. Dutch Landscape 9" pitcher
____ 241. Cat soap dish, all blue
____ 242. Blue banded rolling pin
____ 243. Wild Flower mug
____ 244. Basketweave and Morning Glory 10" bulbous pitcher
____ 245. Carpet Ball, 3 1/4" w/thin stripes, cobalt blue
____ 246. Carpet ball, 3 1/4" w/thick stripes, cobalt blue
____ 247. Carpet ball, 3 1/4" w/thick & thin stripes, cobalt blue
____ 248. Stenciled Dutch Scene Windmill 9" pitcher, hairline
____ 249. Swirl tumbler, (page 25, Harbin), rare
____ 250. Sponge w/bands 8" bowl
____ 251. Beaded Swirl 6 1/2" pitcher
____ 252. M.A. Hadley knife sharpener
____ 253. Western Maple Leaf “Cookies” Jar w/lid
____ 254. Red Wing lg size cherry band pitcher w/"Compliments of J.B. Thompson & Sons, Northwood, Iowa", restored chip on spout
____ 255. Sponge 7" double hdld vase w/ram horn handles, scarce
____ 256. Swirl 9" pitcher
____ 257. Cosmos 10" bowl
____ 258. Lilies & Plumes cuspidor
____ 259. Beaded Rose Cluster and Spear Points toothbrush holder
____ 260. Leaping Deer 8" pitcher, restoration on inside edge
____ 261. Fishscale custards (2) - choice
____ 262. Wildflower lg bail hdld batter pail, 5 1/2"h x 8 1/2"d
____ 263. Peacock custard
____ 264. Wildflower 8" bulbous pitcher
____ 265. Red Wing embossed butter crock w/lid, 5"h x 6"d
____ 266. Barrel mug w/"Felko, New Brunswick" adv.
____ 267. Peacock bail hdld butter w/lid, chip on base rim under lid, 5"h x 6 1/2"d
____ 268. Heart lid for Heart casserole, 11 1/4"d, chip on edge
____ 269. Grape Clusters in Shield 8" pitcher, hairline in base
____ 270. Fir shaving mug
____ 271. Daffodil 10" vase
____ 272. Apricot hanging salt w/lid, lid chip
____ 273. Sponge 8" pitcher w/flared rim
____ 274. Wild Flower meat tenderizer
____ 275. Sponge bail hdld butter w/lid, 4 1/2"h x 6 1/2"d
____ 276. Diffused blue 3 3/4" straight sided bowls (2) - choice
____ 277. Windmill & Bush 7" pitcher
____ 278. Sanitary Elk & Polar Bear 6 Gal Water Keg w/lid, scarce
____ 279. Small coffee pot, all blue, 6"h, bottom marked Bohemian
____ 280. Diffused butter crock w/"Compliments of The Fair Store, Rockwell City, Iowa" adv.
____ 281. Lovebirds 8" pitcher
____ 282. Sponge 4 1/4" nappy
____ 283. Wildflower small size rolling pin
____ 284. Swirl Cemetery 7” vase
____ 285. Sponge 9" bulbous pitcher
____ 286. Sponge single hdld bean pot w/lid
____ 287. Flying Bird grease jar w/lid
____ 288. Wildflower 6" butter w/wooden lid
____ 289. Indian Boy & Girl 6 1/2" pitcher
____ 290. Grapevine on Fence hanging salt w/lid
____ 291. Logan Pottery Co. OK Foot Warmer, Pat.Apld. For
____ 292. Eagle 8" pitcher, slight 2" hairline
____ 293. Sponge cuspidor
____ 294. Grape casserole stacking refrigerator set, 2 sections w/lid, middle section has hairline
____ 295. Sponge 6" nappy
____ 296. Rose & Fishscale shaving mug from wash set, scarce
____ 297. Rust banded rolling pin w/"R. Harris General Merchandise Headquarters For Up-To-Date Clothing, It Pays To Trade With Us, Dumont, Iowa" adv.
____ 298. Cosmos 9" pitcher, dark colored
____ 299. Side spout Rivet & Band mug w/"I Came From Grimm Brothers General Merchandise, Cassville, WIS." adv.
____ 300. Tall 7" diffused butter crock w/lid w/"EV-ER-GOOD Oleomargarine, Chicago" small lid nick
____ 301. Sponge Russian milk 8" pitcher, unusual handle
____ 302. Wildflower 10 1/2" deep bowl w/blue rim
____ 303. Dainty Fruit 8" pitcher
____ 304. Boa and Shell cuspidor
____ 305. Diffused 8 1/2" pitcher
____ 306. Beaded Rose soap dish
____ 307. Scroll pitcher w/"Compliments of K.Haugland, Staple & Fancy Groceries Radcliffe, Iowa" adv.
____ 308. Grape on Basketweave hanging salt w/lid
____ 309. Mustard 4" pot w/paper label "Dusseldorf Style Mustard, Chicago, Illinois", solid blue
____ 310. Swirl Coffee pot w/lid, has metal base, rare & nice
____ 311. Swirl Teapot w/lid, has bail handle, rare & nice
____ 312. Sponge honey pot
____ 313. Mustard 3 1/2" pot, solid blue
____ 314. Swan toothpick holders (2) - choice
____ 315. Banded mug w/"High Test Malt Extract", hairline in handle


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