Vintage Wildhorse Saloon Nashville Mug, Clay Pen Pottery Handmade Cup For Sale

Rare Vintage Wildhorse Saloon Nashville Stoneware Mug – Hand Thrown Clay Pen Pottery**A spectacular, rare piece of Country Western music history! This heavy, hand-thrown studio pottery medallion mug features the iconic emblem of the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee. Following the legendary venue\'s permanent closure in January 2024 after 30 years of music and line-dancing history, vintage souvenirs like this have become highly sought-after collector\'s items. This specific piece is exceptionally unique because it was crafted by Clay Pen Pottery Co. out of Colorado Springs, CO, featuring their official Pikes Peak maker\'s mark deeply stamped into the bottom foot.**DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP:**- **Front Medallion:** Features an unglazed, raw-clay round emblem showcasing a front-facing wild horse galloping forward, framed by the text \"WILD HORSE SALOON\" and geometric Southwestern zigzag accents. - **Glaze Profile:** A thick, glossy oatmeal-cream drip glaze covers the ribbed, wheel-thrown body, contrasting beautifully against the exposed natural clay base and central medallion.- **Build:** Includes prominent hand-thrown ridges along the body and a hefty, sturdy pulled handle complete with an integrated clay thumb-rest for a reliable grip.**APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:**- Height: 5 1/2\"- Width: 5 1/2\" (including handle)**CONDITION:**Excellent vintage condition! No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. The glaze remains bright and highly reflective, and the unglazed medallion text and maker\'s stamp are completely crisp. Please see all high-resolution photos for close-up details.A perfect \"double-discontinued\" collectible for country music memorabilia enthusiasts, Western barware collectors, or fans of the historic Nashville venue.