KnowPottery | Hull Pottery of Crooksville, Ohio, burnt down on this day in, June 16, 1950 as the pottery's hot kilns exploded when flood waters surrounded them. It took more then a fire to stop Hull, it took cheap Chinese imports and the changing tastes of buying public to close the company in 1985. Above is a commemorative from 2000. Hull Pottery Association Commemorative have a surprising value in the market. Visit Belhorn.com for auctions and information.

KnowPottery | Weller Roma is one of the most ubiquitous Weller lines. The ivory background glaze and tinted red and/or green highlights make this line easy to spot. Roma appears in dozens of forms. Bud vases like the one pictured, console sets and candle holders come up often in estates that date to the pre-WWII era. Visit belhorn.com for auctions & info.

KnowPottery | Loy-Nel-Art

KnowPottery | J.W. McCoy named the Loy-Nel-Art line of standard glaze art pottery after his three sons Loyd, Nelson, and Arthur. Loy-Nel-Art was produced in many different forms including vases, umbrella stands, jardinieres and pedestals and our favorite, cuspidors (spittoons). Almost always decorated with a floral pattern sometimes corn, grapes or cattails are found. The vase pictured was designated No.2 and was offered on one catalog page for $24 a dozen.

KnowPottery | Door Pottery

KnowPottery | Door Pottery production vases can be defined by both the form and the glaze of the piece. This is a Prairie Whisper vase in Autumn Mix glaze. The company has mixed and matched forms and glazes for an array of combinations.

KnowPottery | Peters & Reed Pottery Company

KnowPottery | Peters & Reed Pottery Company was founded by John Peters and Adam Reed. Both were potters at Weller Pottery and saw an opportunity to begin their own business in 1901.This Peters & Reed Moss Aztec Vase was part of one of the most profitable and popular lines at the company and was produced for over 20 years.

KnowPottery | Zanesville Stoneware Leaf Vase #102

KnowPottery | Zanesville Stoneware Leaf Vase, Shape # 102, can be found in any number of glazes both matte and glossy. Collect them all! This matte green example would fit well with any Arts & Crafts decor. However this vase also appears in shades of blue, green, red, orange and even black.

KnowPottery | Roseville Autumn

KnowPottery | Roseville Autumn introduced in or around 1910 is easy to recognize in shades of orange and yellow with black decals. Appearing in less then 20 forms usually jardinieres or toiletry related items (shaving mugs, holders etc) this early Roseville line is very difficult to find in mint/factory condition because the decals are easily scratched. Pictures is a very uncommon Roseville Autumn 498-8" jardiniere. Unmarked. Excellent condition with only a few minor abrasions. 7 3/4" tall by 10 1/2" wide. Sold for $450 +BP by Belhorn Auctions on Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio