McCoy

Examples

Two models of a log-shaped dish or planter.

See also:

• Floraline

Mid-Century Dachshunds

Arthur Wood

Arthur Wood (Staffordshire) -- 1884-present as a brand of Rayware.

Examples:

Pitcher showing horse riders and horse-head handle (~$30-60). By the mark on the bottom--1954 to 1967.

See also

• Marks

Floraline (McCoy)

Roseville Florine is a line of pottery produced by McCoy (1960-~1974).  They were a cheaper line aimed at florist shops.  These pieces are designed to be simpler forms and colors that will help showcase a display of flowers. Most of the Floraline pots are now listed as "planters".

While arguably less valuable than classic McCoy-marked cermaics the difference in value is minor when comparing similar pieces. Floraline sells for a little more in white color, and increasingly in sage green.

While generally not highly valuable all types of McCoy pottery are very useful and collectible and can be found in many charity and resales stores.  As an American product that is no longer in production, they can be expected to gain some value over time.

Examples:

From the left: Mold 576 (~$10-20), Mold 574 planter (value ~$10-20), Mold 571 (~$10-15).

Clockwise from back left (copyright 1968): Mold 439 (~$10-20), Mold 438 (~$20-30), Mold 418 (~10-15 ), Mold 435 (~10-20).

Mold 494 ($10-20).

While McCoy reproductions and fakes are produced they are normally the more expensive and ornate pieces, not the Floraline patterns,

See also:

• McCoy Marks

Manuel Riba Painting

Manuel Riba

• Portage Artist deserves his recognition
• Portage man started art career after retiring from the mills
• Retirement forges arts pursuit
• Obituary

The Haeger Potteries

The Haeger Potteries (1871-2016) was a family-owned ceramics company that operated for 145 years in East Dundee, Illinois.  They made diverse decorative and function ceramics over different eras of production and four generations of ownership.

Examples:
Cornucopia Vase
Large vase with black drip swirl
Large pink compote with grapes
Small white basket

Medallions

6" diameter, plastic or resin. These appear to be replicas of antique, hand-struck coins.  On the right is a head of Arethusa surrounded by four dolphins representing the sea.

Framed

Chalkware wall plaque of a Roman bust, framed on brown velvet. Probably Alexander Backer.

Pinecone Milk Pitcher

5.5 inch high milk pitcher with pine cone design on one side. Marked on the bottom "Made in USA". Probably made by Stetson.

Spoon

With the help of Reddit the hallmarks have been deciphered.  This spoon was made in 2000 by James Brent Ward, I bought it directly from him years ago in Edinburgh but subsequently forgot his name.  Good thing we have makers marks I guess!  I may not have been born with a silver spoon but I have one now.

Mystery Object

Found on the side of the rode in Chicago-- metal sign.