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 | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Most people equate American art pottery with those names from Ohio – Roseville Pottery, Rookwood Pottery, Weller, Owens, Zanesville Stoneware and even McCoy. When you think of southern influences, it’s likely the first, and perhaps only, pottery maker that comes to...
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...
by Donna McGill | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ask any Zsolnay Ceramics collector to describe this European line of art pottery in just one word, and you’ll surely hear “iridescent”. Initially, this Hungarian family set out to create stoneware that was functional and utilitarian. A decade after being founded in...
