Roseville Pottery – Starting a Collection on a Limited Budget

Beginning collectors of Roseville pottery are often scared away by the high prices they see for middle period patterns such as Baneda, Cherry Blossom, Falline, Ferella, Futura, Morning Glory, Pinecone, Sunflower, Wisteria, etc.  As a result, a common question we get from beginning art pottery collectors is What are some good, less expensive patterns of Roseville pottery to collect now that might be more popular or valuable in the future?   

The following is my top ten list of Roseville patterns that are currently less expensive and more under appreciated by today’s collector.  These patterns allow beginning Roseville pottery collectors to start a collection with a lower initial investment and provide good opportunity for longer term price appreciation (assuming you are buying pieces in mint condition).

1. Roseville Artwood
2. Roseville Bittersweet (yellow)
3. Roseville Florane II
4. Roseville Mock Orange (yellow, green or pink)
5. Roseville Ming Tree (blue, green or white)
6. Roseville Tourmaline (matte or gloss)
7. Roseville Rosecraft Colors
8. Roseville Rozane Patterns
9. Roseville Wincraft
10. Roseville Zephyr Lily (brown)

I would be interested in hearing from readers on any other Roseville patterns you feel should be added to this list.

Greg Myroth – Shop Over 300 Examples of Roseville Pottery