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by Mark Bassett (Author)
In Introducing Roseville Pottery, the artistry and craftsmanship of the Roseville Pottery Company are explored in depth. This revised and expanded edition includes new research on Roseville shape numbers and terminology, as published in Bassett's Roseville Prices. With over 860 color photographs, the book surveys the many artistic products created between 1890 and 1954. Arranged alphabetically, each pottery line is meticulously researched, dated, and presented with its variations and ware types. Previously undocumented Roseville products, including Early Velmoss, are also identified. Additional sections cover experimental and trial glaze pieces, factory marks, artist signatures, a timeline of Roseville products, and collector guidelines.
Key Features:
- Over 860 color photographs showcasing Roseville pottery pieces
- Alphabetical arrangement with detailed research on each line, including shape numbers and variations
- Newly documented Roseville products, including Early Velmoss
- Coverage of factory marks, artist signatures, and experimental glaze pieces
- Collector's guidelines, etiquette tips, and a shape and glaze identification guide
A valuable resource for collectors, historians, and ceramics enthusiasts, Introducing Roseville Pottery provides a comprehensive look at one of America's most beloved pottery manufacturers.
Author Biography
Mark Bassett has been a collector and dealer specializing in American and European art pottery since 1985. Among his previously published works is Cowan Pottery and the Cleveland School*** .
