by Donna McGill | Jul 14, 2010 | Rookwood Pottery
Rookwood Pottery is generally divided into two categories or divisions. Anita J. Ellis does a superb job in Rookwood Pottery – The Glaze Lines. It’s an authoritative take on all things Rookwood and anyone wishing to learn more about this incredible line...
by Donna McGill | Jul 14, 2010 | Weller Pottery
Matt Green, when used in context with Weller Pottery company, is not a name, but rather, a production of a particular glaze dated around 1905. Historians say it’s one of the more interesting glazes of Weller Pottery and that it came closer to matching in...
by Donna McGill | Jul 1, 2010 | Roseville Pottery
I’m always amazed at how many incredible facts and stories are a part of the Roseville Pottery legacy. These important bits of information come together to define one of the most revered American pottery companies. I’m sure even the most knowledgeable...
by Donna McGill | May 30, 2010 | Buying Art Pottery, Roseville Pottery
It’s been said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but does that hold true for American art pottery makers? If you have been around American art pottery for long you likely realize there have been many attempts to copy Roseville pottery pieces. ...
by Donna McGill | Apr 26, 2010 | Roseville Pottery
"Buyers of Pottery Must Cater to Women" That was a selling point made in 1905 by Roseville Pottery in an effort to drive even more demand for its very popular “mat green” finishes. The advertisement, which can be seen in Mark Bassett’s Understanding...
by Donna McGill | Feb 11, 2010 | Roseville Pottery
It's always interesting to know a back story or two about the American art pottery companies that are still so sought-after by today's pottery collectors. One of Roseville Pottery's art directors was Frank Ferrel, who came aboard in 1918 and made...
