My Vintage Pottery Collection
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My favorite pieces of vintage pottery
Still, I think the beautiful pieces of vintage pottery are worth sharing and I will tell you everything I know. Then, I will leave a few comment sections so anyone who has information to fill in the blanks may do so. We will all learn together.
One of my favorite cabinet plates is shown as the introduction photo. It was made by Jaeger & Co. There are similar plates made by Jaeger & Co. with an apple or plum design on the front. It is signed on front by A.Koch, the artist who handpainted the design.
The pottery mark is shown below and with more information about the date of manufacture.
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Jaeger & Co. Pottery Mark
Bavaria
This porcelain mark was used between 1898 and 1923 -- it s for the "Louise" series. The company is Porzellanfabrik Jaeger & Co. Marktredwitz.If you would like to read about the history of Jaeger & Co. see Porcelain Marks & More
Similar Jaeger & Co. Pottery
The Difference Between Porcelain and Pottery:
When porcelain is held to the light it is translucent. Pottery is opaque.
Porcelain is stronger than pottery.
Bone China is porcelain. It has some animal bone ash in the mix of the clay used.
Does anyone have any information on this German beer pitcher?
I can tell you it was in my parents' home in the 1970's, but I believe it pre-dates that.
The other curious thing about it is, if I put flowers in it, they die in a day. It leads me to believe there is probably lead in the paint. Hence, I never use it to serve a beverage.
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fanfreluche May 3, 2012 @ 2:46 am | delete
- I love the cobalt blue color on this German beer pitcher
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sousababy
Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:43 pm | delete
- I recall seeing this style of pitcher at my Grandmother's home as a kid. You are wise to not use it for drinks (re: lead). It certainly is lovely to look at though.
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ProductLensesForSale
Feb 11, 2012 @ 12:13 am | delete
- I think you are right about the lead content
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LiteraryMind
Feb 11, 2012 @ 8:52 pm | delete
- I only put dried or silk flowers in it. It's a shame because fresh zinnias and sunflowers look so pretty in it while they last. However, I feel like a murderess condemning helpless flowers to a short life.
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Pastiche
Feb 8, 2012 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- I have a similar design wine cups made of this pottery I purchased in Germany in the late 1970s.
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European looking woman planter
This is broken in numerous places. I include it here because I love it. Ever since I was a little child, I remember it sitting on my grandmother's end table radio combo.
Besides the sentimental value, I just love the character of the lady and the coloring of the planter. It looks so Old World.
The only pottery mark is "9011".
Do you have any information on my lady planter?
Do you like as much as I do? Any comments welcome.
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sousababy
Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:43 pm | delete
- No idea . . sorry.
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Pottery Mark Information
- Porcelain Marks and More
- An interesting site loaded with porcelain and pottery mark identifications.
- Art Pottery Marks and Manufacturers
- A source for marks of American pottery
- English Pottery
- Information on English pottery
- Pottery & Porcelain Marks
- Blogspot and directory of international pottery marks
Beer Stein
Mystery manufacturer
Very pretty beer stein. We have owned it in our family since at least 1970.
Does anyone know the country of origin of the beer stein?
Do you know if it was actually made in Germany?
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crystal,
Mar 7, 2012 @ 1:35 pm | delete
- i have almost the identical one, the lid is the same and on the bottom of mine it says made in germany.
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LiteraryMind
Mar 7, 2012 @ 8:09 pm | delete
- Thanks for the information. I suspected it was from Germany, but I have not been able to identify the pottery mark as German.
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sousababy
Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:45 pm | delete
- I wonder if some other lensmasters might help you identify the origins / value of these pieces? (I don't know anything useful, but I really love looking at vintage pottery).
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Italian Pottery Vase
This is very colorful. It was a wedding gift from my grandmother to my mother in 1942.
The only mark on the bottom is the word "Italy" painted.
Do you know anything about the Italian vase?
Do you know where in Italy this is from?
I don't believe there is enough of a mark on bottom to make a manufacturer determination.
However, I believe that different regions of Italy have different styles of pottery. Do you have any idea what city or town this comes from?
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MaxReily
Mar 5, 2012 @ 4:33 pm | delete
- It looks like it could be Majolica ware. Majolica pottery is from Italy, and is noted for being very colorful. It's been made in Italy for centuries, so obviously some of it is very valuable,and it's still being made today, so some of it is less valuable. Priceless or not, it's beautiful pottery!
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Georg Schmider pottery
Zell am Harmersbach, Germany
This is considered majolica pottery as it is tin glazed.
The "S" inside the "G" on the pottery mark indicates this was made by Georg Schmider in Zell am Hermersbach, Germany.
I see quite a few Georg Schmider pottery marks similar to the one on the back of this plate. All were used after 1933.
Zell Majolica
A wide price range
Plates with an aqua background include water lilies, dandelions, and birds.
The rustic looking maple leaf become available from time to time. This has a more autumn color background to it.
Vintage Cow Cream Pitcher
I believe this is a very inexpensive piece of pottery. I include it here for its historical value. In the 1950's almost everyone had one of these. No matter what their china pattern, the cow creamer came out with the coffee.
It is only marked "Japan" on the bottom in paint.
Check out all the different styles of vintage cow creamers
Roseville Pottery
Corinthian Jardiniere
This is the pedestal to a Roseville jardiniere. Unfortunately, the matching pot was broken a long time ago.
This is one of my favorite pieces, in the Corinthian design, it was manufactured by Roseville in 1923.
The column is fluted. The base has a design of flowers and the top has an egg and dart design.
Some beautiful examples of Roseville come to auction occasionally
Warman's Roseville Pottery
Warman's Roseville Pottery: Identification and Price Guide (Warman's Roseville Pottery: Identification & Price Guide)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
This book has page after page of beautifully photographed example of Roseville pottery. It is an excellent resource if you want to learn more about Roseville, or just identify the pieces you already own.
Mason's Ironstone -Brocade Pattern
Pattern discontinued in 1977
Six sided tea caddy. Referred to as their "Ming" style jar.
This Mason's Tea Caddy is Available in My Shop
- Happy Memory Vintage on the Plaza
- This tea caddy is for sale in my shop on Ruby Plaza.
- Janice Paull's Website
- Information on Mason's Ironstone marks.
Mason's Ironstone
Have you enjoyed looking at vintage pottery?
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Sylvestermouse
May 28, 2012 @ 10:09 pm | delete
- Yes, it is quite beautiful!
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NaturalVamp
May 7, 2012 @ 6:36 am | delete
- what a nice collection you have here dahling. I too enjoyed your selection.
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- I enjoyed everything vintage, including pottery (and especially Roseville pottery)
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JoshK47
Apr 5, 2012 @ 11:13 am | delete
- What very lovely pieces! Thanks for sharing!
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MaxReily
Mar 5, 2012 @ 4:37 pm | delete
- Very enjoyable lens! I live where Roseville and Weller pottery was made, and there's an annual Pottery Festival where pottery lovers buy, sell and marvel over pieces of this collectible pottery. You have some lovely pieces (and I saw after my advice about Majolica ware, that you knew quite well what Majolica is--sorry!) Lovely lens!
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Kovel's
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain, 1850 to the Present
Amazon Price: $9.43 (as of 06/03/2012)
I was first introduced to the Kovels when they had a television program on antiques and collectibles. I find Ralph and Terry Kovel to be the most knowledgeable and reliable source on pricing information.
Since then, I have subscribed to their on-line newletter and used their books for pricing and pottery marks. Their books are chock full of information -- the most thorough resource.
For earlier pottery -- trust Kovel's
Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (Kovels' Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain)
Amazon Price: $21.72 (as of 06/03/2012)
If you have pieces that date back before 1850 then this is your best resource guide. Kovel's books are all filled with information presented in a easy to locate manner
If you know your pottery was made in America and you want to learn more......
Trust Kovel's
Kovels' American Art Pottery: The Collector's Guide to Makers, Marks, and Factory Histories
Amazon Price: $80.50 (as of 06/03/2012)
