Roseville pottery was made from 1890 to 1954. Here over 840 color photographs present numerous product lines, a discussion of experimental and trial glaze pieces, a glaze and shape identification guide, a timeline of Roseville products, and the company's factory marks and artist signatures. Newly revised values are provided with a bibliography and an index.
-Exciting new series from Warman's -- the champion of collectibles references -Rich earthy colors allow Roseville pieces to match almost any decorating pallet -Routinely featured at high-profile collectibles auctions This vibrant companion guide for collectors on the go is as informative as it is portable. Readers will find current prices and detailed descriptions to help them make savvy collecting decisions. Built on the success of the larger Warman's Roseville Pottery reference, this book: -Covers the intriguing evolution of Roseville, from humble beginnings to internationally recognized collectible category -Features authoritative pricing and 1,100 superb color photos useful in identifying and assessing collections, and wish list items -Teaches collectors how to spot Roseville fakes and forgeries in the marketplace, and avoid costly purchase errors Perfectly portable and priced right, Roseville Pottery, is the best companion collectors can have.
Although each book in the Collector's Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery series contains values, this handy value guide to both books may be purchased separately.
Cowan pottery and ceramic sculptural art from Ohio is presented with over 850 color photos, glaze and shape guides, a study of the marks and their dating, a 1929 price list, and current prices for collectors.
Roseville pottery has become a popular antique ware to collect, and with this guide the patterns can be identified, variations seen, and values estimated. The alphabetical organization is easy to use.
This hardbound volume showcases over 3,000 items, both common and rare, and also assists in the identification of hundreds of Hull items that are rarely found trademarked. Full-color photos, pattern names, item descriptions, dimensions, illustrated trademarks, dates of manufacture, current values, an in-depth history of the company, and many original company catalog pages offer a full account of the Hull Company's 80 years of pottery production. This indispensable resource, sure to become the standard for Hull collectors and dealers alike, is arranged alphabetically for quick referencing and easy use. It clearly and easily identifies and prices items for both the beginning as well as the advanced collector.
Over 800 color photos display Roseville Pottery artware, particularly the Artcraft, Cherub Cameo, Donatello, Pine Cone Modern, and Wincraft lines and Della Robbia and Olympic items. The text provides a company history from 1890 through 1954, reveals the key roles of famous staff members, and shows previously unpublished manufacturer's marks.
This wonderful and highly collectible Vista pattern has designs and scenes that are easy to recognize by their English castles, and the variety of colors and shapes makes it a challenging hobby. Over 300 beautiful color images show the shapes, colors, and design variations in the pattern, with the added treat of rare pages from a retail catalog. Detailed information about Mason Vista, precise captions and current values.
This long-awaited collector's book beautifully showcases a unique line of pottery that was overlooked and underrated for many years. Regionally affiliated with the Muncie, Indiana, area, Muncie pottery exhibits harmonious colors and an honest style which collectors have recently come to appreciate. The history, and development of this interesting pottery is entwined with its parent company, the Gill Clay Pot Company. Informative discussions about this company, as well as a section on James S. Gill & Sons and the Gill Brothers, are provided within the pages of this colorful book. Over 200 brilliant full-color photographs have been selected to represent the Muncie line. In addition, many black and white original company photographs and catalog reprints showcase the rich history of this interesting pottery. Aladdin lamps, Muncie glazes, wall pockets, Reuben Haley designs, and candlesticks comprise just a few sections of the book. Collectors will thoroughly enjoy-learning about this beautiful pottery, once just,of local interest, that has risen to a national collectible level.
For much of the twentieth century, the A. E. Hull Pottery Company produced imaginative ceramics. Hundreds of color photographs display the scope of Hull pottery. Values are provided in the captions. Every collector of twentieth century ceramics and fans of Ohio pottery will want this book.
