Rookwood pottery, made in Cincinnati since 1880, is perhaps the most popular American art pottery among collectors. The company not only made artist-decorated vases, molded bookends, art-deco ...

Dear Judy Campbell: Here are photographs of two gilt-edged porcelain plates that measure about 10 inches diameter that I have owned for a number of years. Both carry five-digit numbers under beehive ...

This 1-gallon stoneware crock has the impressed mark of Daniel Shenfelder pottery, proving it was made about 1870 in Pennsylvania. There were many small potteries making stoneware and other ceramics ...

For all the China-bashing that seems to be the norm in America these days, few countries have a longer history of trade. In particular, elaborately hand-decorated tableware was the rage among early ...

Looking for information on a piece you were told is "antique Royal Vienna porcelain"? You'll find it in "Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide," and other online sources listed with "beehive" ...

If you’ve ever wondered which vintage dishes collectors are after, the answer lies in rarity, craftsmanship, and historical ...

Don’t always trust the date you find in a pottery mark. A well-known mark, often found on porcelain clock cases for Ansonia clocks, says “Royal Bonn, 1755” in a shield. But the maker was Franz Anton ...

I consider Roseville Pottery, with its pretty pieces, a virtual flower garden. And for a reasonable outlay, a collector can accumulate an impressive display, from roses to pinecones. This fall it is ...

Thrifting has taken off in recent years, with many people using the resources of the internet to seek out unique and valuable home decor. And, thankfully, many vintage porcelain brands produced ...

Please don’t confuse Roseville Pottery with Weller Pottery. Weller made creations of hand-painted ware long after Roseville abandoned the pottery business. After World War I, Samuel Weller followed ...

Q: I have a tea set made by Camark Pottery. I’m trying to find some information about the company. Can you help? A: Camark started out in 1926 as Camden Art Tile and Pottery Co. It was established on ...