Information or research assistance regarding porcelain and pottery marks is frequently requested from the Smithsonian Institution. The following information has been prepared to assist those ...

is a known mark. The Conestoga catalog said it was “attributed,” not definitely identified, but the auction house is close to the pottery building and has sold many stoneware utensils.

and some revealing marks by the artist known as Dave the Potter or David Drake, who made powerful stoneware pottery in the Edgefield District of South Carolina while enslaved by different owners.

I especially favor pottery and stoneware that have been sponge-decorated or that have blue bands or faded blue raised designs. Where can I find information and more pieces? A-Write to the Blue ...

It made stoneware, porcelain and other ceramics ... Look for the crossed-swords mark or other indications that a piece was made by the original Meissen factory even if the design is modern.

The highly recognizable pottery with its hand-drawn blue designs includes crocks and jugs, hurricane and electric lamps, pie plates, mugs, dinnerware, bird baths and more. Salmon Falls Stoneware ...

Below, we'll explore three of the most common options for dish materials: ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware. Read on to learn more about each of these and why you might select them for your home.