-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.
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.
Warman's Rookwood Pottery teaches you how to identify, value and affordably collect this exquisite style of pottery, while deepening your passion for it. With insight into the history of Rookwood Pottery, including 1,000 brilliant color photos and an explanation of the exclusive marking dating system, this book delivers more than pricing and identifying details. It demonstrates why there is such interest in this pottery.
Ralph and Terry Kovel are proud to present the most authoritative and current art pottery book on the market, Kovels' American Art Pottery: The Collector's Guide to Makers, Marks, and Factory Histories. After the Kovels began collecting American art pottery in the 1960s, they decided to research and write their first book on the subject, The Kovels' Collector's Guide to American Art Pottery (Crown, 1974). Since that time, art pottery has become one of the most important and popular areas of collecting in this country. Today, many pieces are still very affordable, and collectors everywhere are searching for art pottery treasures. Many other pieces are represented in museum collections, and some pieces are selling for thousands of dollars. The Kovels have never stopped researching the history of art pottery factories and products, and have been continuously gathering new or previ-ously unpublished information from rediscovered catalogs and records, archaeological digs, and family histories. And now, they offer the most com-plete and up-to-date pottery book available, Kovels'American Art Pottery. Written with the collector in mind, this book emphasizes all the information needed for an under-standing of art pottery factories and their wares. The Kovels list large and small art pottery firms and include a general history of each one. Makers, artists and their backgrounds, artists' and factory marks, dates, and lines of pottery are all described in detail. The Kovels discuss the well-known factories such as Rookwood, Weller, and Grueby, as well as the lesser-known or recently recognized potteries such as Avon, Radford, and Zanesville. More than 215 potteries are listed here fromA to Z. There is also a full section on tile factories following the art pottery portion of the book. Kovels' American Art Pottery is extensively illustrated with more than 700 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs of art pottery pieces. Also included are fascinating historical photographs and more than 1,000 illustrations of actual artist and factory marks. The thorough range of photographs and illustrations will enable any collector to identify a piece of art pottery by its decoration, shape, color, or identifying mark. And to complete this valuable reference, a bibliography is provided for all those who wish further information about the historical aspects of a pottery. Kovels' American Art Pottery is an indispensable book for all collectors, dealers, museums, or antiques enthusiasts who wish to know all they can about this exquisite art form.
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.
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 indispensable resource aids beginning and advanced collectors in pricing and identifying more than 80 years of Hull Pottery. Whether it's the Little Red Riding Hood line of kitchenware or the ultra-popular Hull planters of the 1970s that inspire collectors, this dynamic guide is a must have. This book: &break;&break;Features detailed descriptions with dimensions, dates of manufacture and up-to-date values to help collectors stay current&break; &break;Includes more than 1,000 color photos, making this extremely visible guide a beautiful and informative resource &break;&break;Provides reliable information to help collectors avoid losing money on fakes and forgeries &break;&break;More than just another price guide, this portable reference helps collectors expand their knowledge of Hull Pottery.
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.
