Pottery & Stoneware
Discover a variety of potters and their wares
Frankoma Pottery, Frankly Speaking
Frankoma pottery hasn't always been the most popular pottery on the block, but it is gaining ground with collectors. Explore the world of Frankoma with links to value guides.
Frankoma pottery hasn't always been the most popular pottery on the block, but it is gaining ground with collectors. Explore the world of Frankoma with links to value guides.
Glaze Definition
Pottery is often glazed to give it a beautiful finish, but do you know what goes into a glaze?
Pottery is often glazed to give it a beautiful finish, but do you know what goes into a glaze?
Hall China - Fifteen Facts
Think you know Hall China? Or maybe you're just starting to learn about the company's products. Whether it serves as a brief review or introduction to something totally new, you should find this list of facts to be interesting, if not downright enlightening.
Think you know Hall China? Or maybe you're just starting to learn about the company's products. Whether it serves as a brief review or introduction to something totally new, you should find this list of facts to be interesting, if not downright enlightening.
Jardiniere Definition
What is a jardiniere? Find out what jardiniere means in the antique pottery world.
What is a jardiniere? Find out what jardiniere means in the antique pottery world.
Majolica, Amazing!
Learn more about English and American majolica wares with this informative article.
Learn more about English and American majolica wares with this informative article.
Metlox Pottery Collecting
Metlox made tons of dinnerware during its run in business, but they made some other interesting things as well. Ever heard of a Poppet? Find out more here!
Metlox made tons of dinnerware during its run in business, but they made some other interesting things as well. Ever heard of a Poppet? Find out more here!
Red Dinnerware: Is It Safe for Food Consumption?
Have you ever heard that older red dinnerware contains lead, or that it might be radioactive? Is this true, or just an urban antiques myth? Get the answer here.
Have you ever heard that older red dinnerware contains lead, or that it might be radioactive? Is this true, or just an urban antiques myth? Get the answer here.
Roseville Pottery Collecting
This pottery manufacturer has been around for more than 100 years. Learn about the history and the vessels that delight Roseville collectors today.
This pottery manufacturer has been around for more than 100 years. Learn about the history and the vessels that delight Roseville collectors today.
Roseville Pottery Reproductions - Identifying Roseville Repros
Roseville Pottery reproductions are fairly commonplace nowadays, but it's easy for the new antiques dealer or novice collector to be fooled by them. Learn to identify Roseville reproductions comparing old and new pieces.
Roseville Pottery reproductions are fairly commonplace nowadays, but it's easy for the new antiques dealer or novice collector to be fooled by them. Learn to identify Roseville reproductions comparing old and new pieces.
Shawnee Pottery Celebrates the Season
Shawnee Pottery for every season, learn about it here.
Shawnee Pottery for every season, learn about it here.
Utilitarian Stoneware: Down-to-Earth Antiques
Learn about the most popular companies and designs, along with the value, of utilitarian stoneware.
Learn about the most popular companies and designs, along with the value, of utilitarian stoneware.
American Art Pottery Fakes
From the American Art Pottery Association, a page filled with fakes from Rookwood, Weller and other popular potters.
From the American Art Pottery Association, a page filled with fakes from Rookwood, Weller and other popular potters.
Clarice Cliff's Patterns, Shapes and Backstamps
Use these educational offerings compiled by the Clarice Cliff Collectors Club to learn more about this colorful pottery.
Use these educational offerings compiled by the Clarice Cliff Collectors Club to learn more about this colorful pottery.
Franciscan Marks
This rendering of a 1962 brochure on Franciscan marks can be most helpful with dating. Even though it is somewhat hard to read, it's still an excellent resource from the Official Franciscan Collectors Web Site.
This rendering of a 1962 brochure on Franciscan marks can be most helpful with dating. Even though it is somewhat hard to read, it's still an excellent resource from the Official Franciscan Collectors Web Site.
Frankoma FAQs
The Frankoma Family Collectors Association provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about this collectible pottery.
The Frankoma Family Collectors Association provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about this collectible pottery.
Haeger Potteries
Good background information on this Illinois company, which includes a time line from 1871 to present.
Good background information on this Illinois company, which includes a time line from 1871 to present.
Majolica - What is Majolica?
An illustrated introduction to this bright earthenware.
An illustrated introduction to this bright earthenware.
Mettlach Marks
From Stein Collectors International, a good representation of the marks found on stoneware manufactured by the Mettlach factory of Villeroy and Boch.
From Stein Collectors International, a good representation of the marks found on stoneware manufactured by the Mettlach factory of Villeroy and Boch.
Muncie Pottery Company
An article providing history on an Indiana company that begain producing art pottery in 1919.
An article providing history on an Indiana company that begain producing art pottery in 1919.
Nelson McCoy Pottery
A seasoned collector delivers the scoop on McCoy's popular wares.
A seasoned collector delivers the scoop on McCoy's popular wares.
Newcomb Pottery Marks
A good overview of the markings used on wares produced by Newcomb College potters.
A good overview of the markings used on wares produced by Newcomb College potters.
Ohio Ceramic Center
Traveling to Ohio? Don't miss this museum dedicated to the region's potters.
Traveling to Ohio? Don't miss this museum dedicated to the region's potters.
Red Wing Artware
Learn about this interesting pottery with all the basics and background information from the Wing Tips site.
Learn about this interesting pottery with all the basics and background information from the Wing Tips site.
Roseville Genuine and Fake Marks
A great reference that shows both genuine and known fake Roseville marks for comparison.
A great reference that shows both genuine and known fake Roseville marks for comparison.
Shawnee Pottery
Alana's Shawnee Pottery page offers average pricing for select items. A good place to start researching your Shawnee items.
Alana's Shawnee Pottery page offers average pricing for select items. A good place to start researching your Shawnee items.
Staffordshire Spaniels
These true antiques are discussed in an informative Antiques Council article.
These true antiques are discussed in an informative Antiques Council article.
Stafordshire's Fanciful Figurines
Antiques Roadshow Appraiser David Lackey offers some tips for collectors of this popular English pottery.
Antiques Roadshow Appraiser David Lackey offers some tips for collectors of this popular English pottery.
Stoneware Reproductions
A page detailing just a few of the many blue and white stoneware reproductions currently on the market.
A page detailing just a few of the many blue and white stoneware reproductions currently on the market.
Texian Campaigne Pottery
This English transferware depicts a romaticized view of the U.S. war with Mexico during the mid-1800s. Learn more through an Antiques Council feature.
This English transferware depicts a romaticized view of the U.S. war with Mexico during the mid-1800s. Learn more through an Antiques Council feature.
Shawnee Pottery
A pottery enthusiast shares her research on this well-known company.
A pottery enthusiast shares her research on this well-known company.
Van Briggle Pottery Dating
A nice pictoral feature relating to dating Van Briggle pottery.
A nice pictoral feature relating to dating Van Briggle pottery.