What is the mark in pottery?

potter’s mark, also called factory mark, device for the purpose of identifying commercial pottery wares. Except for those of Wedgwood, stonewares before the 20th century were not often marked. On some earthenware, potters’ marks are frequently seen, but signatures are rare.

Where was Western Stoneware made?

The Western Stoneware Company. The Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, Illinois began production in 1894 producing a wide range of utilitarian wares, crock jars, jugs, stoneware bowls and churns etc.

How do I identify Western Stoneware?

Identifying Antique Stoneware and Finding Comparable Prices

A shiny, glass-like surface with occasional bumps (salt particles)
Simple hand-painted decorations (usually cobalt blue ink)
Decorations were handcrafted beneath the surface of the glaze.
Hand-drawn or stenciled numbers and letters.

How do I identify a piece of marked pottery?

The bottom shows the name, if there is one, the color of the clay, the way the piece is fired, and other characteristics that help with the identification. If you’re looking to identify a piece of marked pottery, you may want to check our American Pottery Marks and Resource Directory and compare the mark there.

Who is the owner of Moorcroft pottery?

The range of Moorcroft Pottery marks begins with William Moorcroft’s time at the MacKintyre pottery and covers the 100 year history of design and ownership by William, his son Walter Moorcroft, other more current owners and marks of artists and designers from the Moorcroft Design Studio. Click an image to open the full Moorcroft Marks Section.

What kind of clay is Frankoma Pottery made of?

Note the bottom on the Frankoma piece (right). Blue Mountain pottery of Canada is usually made of red clay, is often unmarked and looks and feels much like American pottery. Early Peters and Reed pottery was red clay, too, as were many of the Arts and Crafts pots like Grueby.

How can I tell if my pottery has been glazed?

Several companies used stilts for glazing pottery, and the bottom will be glazed over completely with three small marks for the stilts. Haeger and Royal Haeger are often glazed like this. Stilt marks (left) may look like damage at first, but are a good distinguishing feature.