Art Pottery
Investing in Newcomb Pottery
With the recent record breaking prices and with prime examples routinely selling well into the five figure range, Newcomb pottery ranks among the most sought-after, investment quality art pottery ever produced. A recent article in Antique Trader reflected on the...
Pillin Pottery
The ceramics produced by Polia Pillin continue to gain increasing interest from mid century modern art pottery collectors. In the years since Polia’s death, her art pottery has appreciated significantly in value. Pillin’s work is often decorated with abstract figures...
Van Briggle Pottery Fake Marks
Another Van Briggle Pottery fake mark has recently surfaced on eBay. So far, many of the Van Briggle fakes have early, dated marks on the bottom of the vase. Most of the reproductions are vases, bowl, and tea pots that are obviously not original Van Briggle...
University of North Dakota Pottery History
The Ceramics Department at the University of North Dakota School of Mines (UND) produced art pottery between 1910 and 1949. The University established the Ceramics Department at the urging of Earle Babcock. The department hired Margaret Cable from the Pottery Shop of...
Dating Newcomb Pottery, Photos
As a followup to yesterday's Newcomb Pottery post, the photos below provide visual examples of various date marks. BY39 corresponds with a Newcomb pottery production date of 1907. ES26 corresponds with a Newcomb pottery date of production of 1912. HA80 corresponds...
Newcomb College Pottery Marks
Newcomb pottery produced between 1901 to 1942 was marked with its own unique registration mark which provides easy dating of the pottery. The unique registration system was fully deciphered by Walter Bob after over 2 years of extensive research. The...
