by Donna McGill | Sep 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s always exciting when we add a new arrival from a Roseville Pottery pattern and we’ve recently added several pieces of Roseville in different patterns on our New Arrivals page. The Roseville Baneda pattern is a favorite among many collectors. It’s the color hues...
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 | 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 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...
by Donna McGill | Apr 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Part of the draw, at least for many art pottery collectors, is the backstory most lines offer. The richer the history, the more exciting the finds. Moorcroft Pottery is no exception. In 1897, a young man, William Moorcroft, was creating beautiful pottery pieces for...
by Donna McGill | Jun 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
The brick reds, glossy black and pale yellows found in the Roseville Olympic line suggests a Greek approach from the artist. It’s a striking line, most of which have those deep glosses that really allow them to stand out. But if indeed believe the early 1900 line is...
