Tall Pottery Craft California Mid-Century Stoneware Vase repose box Since finding one of these

Since finding one of these amazing old "yarn winder" whimsies in a bottle at Brimfield last summer

One leg has a little bit of wiggle but all all are firmly attached and it is super solid and sturdy to sit on

The teapot measures 4" tall

the closest I've found (and which I'd guess this in fact is) was made by Ferdinand Strauss

I think its maker was too

Tall Pottery Craft California Mid-Century Stoneware Vase repose box Since finding one of theseA nice, tall Pottery Craft, CA stoneware vase, vintage 1960s, with a matte, mottled oatmeal colored glaze and dark brown patterning While quintessentially mid century, I like that this vase also has a sort of farmhouse feel, and would be great filled with wildflowers, cattails, or a few flowering branches. 11 1 4" tall with a diameter of 3 3 4" across at lip and 4 1 2" across at base. Excellent condition.