Thursday, May 31, 2012

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.

Monday, May 28, 2012

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.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

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

Friday, May 25, 2012

KnowPottery | Fulper Bullet Vase

KnowPottery | Fulper Bullet vases were produced for over twenty years and appear in nearly every glaze and glaze combination. This Bullet Vase is done in the Green flambe` over rose glaze combination.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

KnowPottery | Roseville Cosmos

KnowPottery | First introduced in 1939 Roseville Cosmos was produced in 45 different forms and three colors: blue, green and tan. Blue is the most popular as it typical for Roseville lines. Many of the vases have delicate points, be sure to inspect these for damage or repairs.


KnowPottery | Hull Tropicana

Hull Pottery Tropicana
KnowPottery | Among the rarest Hull Pottery, Tropicana shared shapes with the Continental line. Appearing in only seven forms and each decorated with what was described by some as a Caribbean figure.