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Roseville pottery is introduced, explained, examined, and surveyed in this beautiful, sweeping guide. This revised and expanded edition includes new research on Roseville shape numbers and terminology, as published in Bassett's Roseville Prices. Over 860 color photographs illustrate the many artistic products created by the Roseville Pottery Company during its long life from 1890 to 1954. Arranged alphabetically, each line and its most typical variations are presented, and each has been meticulously researched and dated. The various ware types produced for each line are enumerated. Previously unknown Roseville products are documented--most notably Early Velmoss. Also included in the text are discussions of experimental and trial glaze pieces, a glaze and shape identification guide, a... Less

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With over 800 photographs, this book displays what was once called the fastest-selling decorative art pottery and provides new research on many Roseville Pottery lines.

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No other book is a better substitute for hands-on experience! Peering over the shoulder of antiques dealer and author, Mark F. Moran, readers are guided through the world of Roseville Pottery. Captivating history, thorough condition reports, real-world prices, reproduction alerts--this sweeping guide is more than a standard price guide. With detailed descriptions of the pieces listed--right down to the length of hairlines and the position of flea-bite nicks--this essential reference guide offers the most accurate information. More than 1,200 color photographs displaying the beauty and brilliance of Roseville pottery accompany listings. Very few examples of pottery survive for decades without at least minor wear and damage, and the prices in Warman's Roseville Pottery reflect this reality... Less

Over 130 ceramic lines from the Roseville Pottery Company are listed and valued in this very inclusive guide. Arranged in alphabetical order, each line and its most common variations are listed and priced by line number. Among the categories featured are Early Velmoss, experimental pieces, Keynote, Lamps, Raymor Modern Artware, Rozane Royal, trial glaze pieces, and products not found in Roseville guides. This quick reference works well as a companion to the authors Introducing Roseville Pottery. Listings for shapes illustrated in that book appear in boldface here, with page references. An invaluable Index to Roseville Shape Numbers, c. 1916-1946, produced with the assistance of collector and researcher Lou Haggis, explains the factorys original shape numbering system. This will help... Less

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Roseville Pottery has long been considered the essential reference for collectors., This classic book and its companion volume have now been heavily revised and updated to more accurately represent today's market activity. Shape numbers and original company information have been added and the pricing structure has been extensively elaborated, giving not only values for items pictured, but also for all colors and sizes for each known style and shape. The informative text has been expanded, bringing insight and background that have come to light since 1976. Almost 150 color photos and over 60 vintage advertisements and catalog pages showcase the more than 800 pieces, providing detailed visual identification along with essential information such as size, shape numbers, glazes, and marks... Less

-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... Less

This companion volume to Collector's Encyclopedia of Roseville I has also been revised and updated to more accurately represent today's market activity. In this revised edition you will find some of the best examples of the early art ware ever produced, exceptional pieces in the early Blended Glaze, and a fine representation of the Middle Period lines such as Futura, Imperial, and Pine Cone, to name a few. The highly desirable pieces, jardinieres, pedestals, and umbrella stands are featured, as well as more than 140 wall pockets, all shown in full color. There are over 250 color photographs and 85 vintage catalog pages and advertisements showcasing over 2,800 pieces of pottery. Together with the first volume, this book gives new and seasoned collectors all the necessary information for... Less

*Originally an affordable pottery popular with middle class America - now a top collectible category - with pieces selling for $100 - $11,000 at auction This highly sought after collectible pottery was affordable and plentiful in its heyday, and inside this comprehensive Roseville reference you'll discover all the details needed to make the most of your collecting, whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started in the hobby. With 1,800 color photos, an introduction to Roseville, history of the company, updated market report and a compendium outlining proper procedure for caring for the pottery it's clear this guide is unmatched in depth of data.

This title basically offers information for collectors of Roseville art pottery offering various tips for detecting damaged, repaired, and fake Roseville from mint pots. Pricing considerations are mentioned for reference only relative to a mint pot's value vs. a repaired or damaged pot.

Over 130 ceramic lines from the Roseville Pottery Company are listed and valued in this very inclusive guide. Arranged in alphabetical order, each line and its most common variations are listed and priced by line number. Among the categories featured are Early Velmoss, experimental pieces, Keynote, Lamps, Raymor Modern Artware, Rozane Royal, trial glaze pieces, and products not found in Roseville guides. This quick reference works well as a companion to the authors Introducing Roseville Pottery. Listings for shapes illustrated in that book appear in boldface here, with page references. An invaluable Index to Roseville Shape Numbers, c. 1916-1946, produced with the assistance of collector and researcher Lou Haggis, explains the factorys original shape numbering system. This will help... Less

This is the ultimate guide to ceramic wall pockets, presenting the work of more than 60 American pottery firms. Beautiful pieces, designed in every color and shape imaginable to hold, primarily, flowers, are displayed in more than 570 stunning color photographs. Nearly all the wall pockets made by Roseville and Weller are included as well as many from Brush-McCoy, Camark, Frankoma, Hull, Nelson McCoy, Peters & Reed, Rookwood, Fulper, Grueby, Marblehead, Owens, and Teco. Arts and Crafts era wall pockets from California Faience, Jervis, Newcomb Pottery, George E. Ohr, Overbeck, Strobl, Walley, and Wheatley are also presented. Typical manufacturers' marks are displayed, a selected bibliography is provided, and values are presented in the captions.

Over 500 beautiful color photographs and an informative, succinct text provide a sweeping overview of stunning modern tableware designs. This book presents manufacturers both familiar and less known that revolutionized dining in the mid-twentieth century. Among the pottery firms whose wares are presented are Red Wing, Roseville, Royal China, Salem China, Stangl, Steubenville, Universal, Vernon Kilns, Winart Pottery, and Winfield China. A great deal of new information about the wares displayed may be found within these pages. Additionally, useful information concerning pricing and condition of ceramics is included, along with an extensive bibliography and index. Values may be found in the captions. While this book stands alone, it is also a companion volume to Mid-Century Modern... Less

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American Art Pottery, Second Edition, by 32-year collector and dealer Dick Sigafoose, now features the products, histories, and interesting information of 54 potteries. An ideal reference for both advanced and beginning collectors, the book includes the big companies like Weller, Rookwood, Roseville, Brush McCoy, and American Encaustic Tile. It also includes the smaller producers like Newcomb, Muncie, Uhl, Grueby, and California Art Tile. The pricing guide and identification information helps collectors purchase bargains and appraise collections. There are over 650 color photographs of pottery and tiles that include close-ups and shots of backstamps. Old factory catalog pages and advertising also assist collectors with identification. It's a must-have for collectors of any type of... Less

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This is the first book devoted solely to the many-faceted aspects of American ceramic designer Ben Seibel. For years, his tableware creations have held the interest of those devoted to mid-20th century modern designs. Indeed, Seibel's name is linked with those of Russel Wright and Eva Zeisel, a triumvirate of modern design epitomizing a new approach in shapes, philosophy, and marketing. Within these pages, Seibel's major work for the Iroquois, Steubenville, Roseville, and Universal potteries is discussed and illustrated in depth. In addition, a significant portion of the book includes his designs for the Mikasa and Fostoria glassworks. Sections illustrating the decorative treatments on Seibel's works will be referred to again and again by collectors looking for help with clear... Less

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Once given as premiums and sold inexpensively in department stores, Watt Pottery pieces are now valuable collectibles. For over 40 years a family firm in central Ohio produced these items, gracing the kitchens and dining rooms of American homes coast to coast. This book presents the history of the pottery and traces its product and pattern development. Original research and 800 beautiful color images enable readers to identify pieces, including the very popular hand-decorated items, and distinguish Watt ware from other pottery. Extensive sections on marks, patterns, and all known mold shapes with numbers make this book a collector's dream, and current market values make it an important investment for dealers.

Functional Pottery has been used by potters around the world and in a great many colleges and universities as required reading. It is a book of personal development in the design, making, and aesthetics of ceramics objects for use, based on more than 40 years of practical experience. This book includes images of work by potters from around the world working with functional pottery. It also includes a wide range of illustrations of objects drawn from many of the world's major museums. Not only is this book the most informative written on the subject of functional pottery and its design and aesthetic, but the illustrations of both historical and contemporary objects put the equivalent of a museum and art gallery at your fingertips. Full of information and practical tips, it is an invaluable... Less

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With examples from leading potters around the world, a practical guide to the latest techniques for potters, teachers, students, and anyone interested in working with clays and glazes Describing  and illustrating the latest pottery techniques, particularly for making large or complex pots, this book shows work from a cross-section of different studio potters and the materials, tools, and methods they use. It focuses on advanced techniques, including throwing on the wheel, hand building, coiling, slabbing, making and using molds, and altering thrown work. Clays and glazes are explained in detail, highlighting the many different colors obtainable and giving recipes and methods for creating and modifying glazes. Firing techniques are also covered and instructions for building a fast-fire... Less

Exploring the untold stories of Hull-House arts programs in the 1920s and 1930s and the pottery program at the commercial Hull-House Kilns, Pots of Promise also addresses the story of Mexicans in Chicago and the history of Hull-House in the years when Jane Addams increasingly turned her attention beyond the settlement house she had co-founded. This book is the first on the Hull-House Kilns; it examines Mexicans in the Hull-House colonia, Chicago's largest Mexican settlement. Pots of Promise includes 131 color and black-and-white photographs, many of them previously unpublished, and four essays: Bringing Art to Life: The Practice of Art at Hull-House by Peggy Glowacki; Incorporating Reform and Religion: Mexican Immigrants, Hull-House, and the Church by David A. Badillo; Shaping Clay,... Less

Greek Painted Pottery has been used by classics and classical archaeology students for some thirty years. It thoroughly examines all painted pottery styles from the Protogeometric to the Hellenistic period from all areas of Greece and from the colonies in parts of Italy. In each case it covers the development of iconography and the use of colour, decorative motifs and the distinctive styles of each stage. It examines the most utilitarian pottery objects as well as some of the finest pieces produced by a flourishing civilisation. Other chapters cover the pottery industry and pottery-making techniques, including firing, the types of local clay which were used and inscription. This study also considers how one can date pottery and establish a chronology and the various methods by which these... Less

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American art pottery is one of the most dynamic collecting fields, with prices soaring up to $200,000 for one piece. Paul A. Royka examines New England art pottery made from 1872 to 1928. Sold through auctions and galleries and found in attics and homes throughout the United States, the pieces illustrated here have a combined value of over one million dollars. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Fireworks examines the origins of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the influences manufacturing companies had on it. It provides help in identifying marks, evaluating, and pricing the works of Chelsea Keramic Art Works, Dedham, Low, Grueby, Hampshire, Crook, Merrimac, Walley, Marblehead, Saturday Evening Girls, and Dorchester Pottery. A beautiful book with more than 450 color photographs, it... Less

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From the early years of the twentieth century to the 1980s, the A. E. Hull Pottery Company has produced imaginative ceramics that have entranced both consumers and collectors alike. Hundreds of brilliant color photographs present a sweeping survey of the broad scope of Hull pottery produced over many decades. Novelty items, flower pots, cookie jars and containers, vases, and serving wares are all included in this informative book. Additionally, a brief history of the company, an examination of its many manufacturer's marks, an Index, and a Bibliography are included. Revised values for the wares displayed are provided in the captions. Every collector of twentieth century ceramics and fans of Ohio pottery will find this engaging reading.