In 1890 the Roseville Pottery Company was
formed. The general manager at that time was George
F. Young. The company was incorporated in Ohio in January,
1892. The company quickly became a major player in
the American Art Pottery movement. The company was
in continuous operation until 1954.
Most experts consider the Roseville Pottery from the 1920's
and 1930's as the best and subsequently the most collectible. Patterns
such as Dahalrose, Ferella, Futura, Sunflower, and Wisteria
(all developed by Frank Ferrell) remain highly popular and
are great collectibles. Frank Ferrell also designed
the Pinecone series which was the most successful Roseville
pattern.
Following WWII the times the Roseville
Pottery Company produced the very popular floral series including
Zephyr Lily, Snowberry, and Freesia. Although these lines
were popular, the company did not flourish, sales began to
fade, and despite attempts at more modern designs the company
closed in 1954.
Today Roseville pottery is a highly sought after collectible. Its
prices in antique shops and flea markets continue to rise,
but a careful collector can still find nice pieces at a reasonable
price. It is still commonly seen at estate sales and
even garage sales. Of course, you need to be careful
when you purchase Roseville Pottery from anyone by a reputable
dealer. There are many fakes on the market. Some
Roseville Pottery fakes are difficult to tell from the original. (See
the link at the bottom of the page for information on spotting
Roseville Pottery fakes) |
