by Donna McGill | Aug 11, 2014 | Art Pottery
For many art pottery collectors, Ohio is the place to go when they’re looking to learn more or expand their Roseville Pottery or Rookwood Pottery collections, but that’s not to say other regions of the country don’t have a lot to offer collectors. When you think of...
by Donna McGill | Jul 22, 2014 | Roseville Pottery, Uncategorized
For avid Roseville Pottery collectors, it’s near impossible to discuss the logistics behind the beauty in the Earlam line without mentioning Frank Ferrell. He was, after all, the creative force behind many Roseville lines – including Earlam. Part of our ongoing...
by Donna McGill | Jul 18, 2014 | Roseville Pottery
In 1940, the film Rebecca, which starred Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, became an unexpected success. It’s likely because it revealed the darker side of the human condition. There’s one scene in particular where Fontaine’s character, the very young and new wife...
by Donna McGill | May 14, 2014 | Art Pottery, Roseville Pottery
It’s always fascinating to learn about a company’s inner-workings, and especially if an otherwise successful company hits a speed bump. It tells much about the heart of the company: the one who’s making the decisions in order to get it over the speed bump. Roseville...
by Donna McGill | Apr 25, 2014 | Roseville Pottery
Many collectors of Roseville pottery will hone in on one particular design element and for those who treasure the Roseville Earlam line, that specific element is the simple arts and crafts forms and the quality matte glazes. The subtle colors provide the perfect...
by Donna McGill | Apr 15, 2014 | Art Pottery, Roseville Pottery
What’s not to love about what is arguably the most versatile Roseville Pottery pattern. Roseville Futura is all about the art deco style, complete with sharp lines, dimension and extraordinary color choices. Considered a middle period line, Futura was introduced in...
