Friday, August 13, 2010

Pink Saturday! Ohio Art Pottery

Happy PINK Saturday!
Please stop by How Sweet The Sound and say Hi to Miss Beverly, our host for Pink Saturday!

Today I want to share something very dear to my heart. I grew up in East Central Ohio not too far from where most of the Ohio Art pottery was produced, the most popular being Roseville,  Weller  McCoy and Hull. Rookwood pottery was also produced in Ohio but in Cincinnati, a different part of the state. I started my collection about thirty years ago, quite by accident. My parents were combining two houses and were going to have an auction to get rid of the excess items they didn't need or want. One day I passed by the boxes my mother had stuffed with "junk" in preparation for the auction. I glanced down and saw a sweet little vase that once belonged to my Great Grandmother laying on top of one of the boxes. "Mom, you aren't  getting rid of THIS are you?" My mom looked up at me with the most bewildered look on her face, I think at this point she must have been overwhelmed, and said "Oh, I guess so". Of course my next question was "CAN I HAVE IT????"  and held my breath as I waited for her reply. "Yes, I suppose so" came the answer I was hoping to hear! To this day I can't believe she was going to get rid of it. And so began my collection of Ohio Art Pottery. My collection is small, only about ten pieces and all but one were Christmas gifts from my parents. I thought I would share a few of my PINK Ohio Art Pottery pieces with you today. This first piece is the one and only piece that I bought myself. It is one of my favorites because I just love the delicate colors. 
(as always, you can click on any of the pictures to bring up a larger view!)
It was manufactured by Hull and another interesting note about this piece, it still has the original HULL sticker on the inside. 

These next two pieces are part of Roseville's Water Lilly collection.



This next piece is by Weller. Weller is not as well known but along with Rookwood was considered somewhat more artistic as artist's were encouraged to develop their own styles. 
This last piece, also by Weller is very special because it is the last piece my parents gave to me before they passed away. 
If you would like more information on Ohio Art pottery, you can click on any of the company names above and it will take you to the Wikipedia article or just Google the names.Have a wonderful, Pinkalicious weekend! Nan

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22 comments:

  1. Oh, Nan, these are fantabulous! We have sold many many pieces but none of these ... lucky you, my friend. Awesome!

    Have a wonderful PS summer weekend!
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  2. Goodness!! I just love all of those stunning pieces!!
    How lucky you are to have them!!

    Debbie

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  3. I love pieces with a story! Happy PS! I was born and raised in Shelby, Ohio- 10 miles from Mansfield.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Blessings and Hugs- Tete

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  4. I have some Roseville that I absolutely love and my friend Heidi has an extensive collection of Hull. I think they are so beautiful. Your Hull piece is gorgeous!

    xo
    Claudia

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  5. Oh, Nan! These are gorgeous! I've seen many pieces but all have been quite expensive...you have a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Hi Sweet Nan!
    Happy Pink Saturday to you. I LOVE your pottery collection- Isn't it crazy how parents can get rid of stuff we like?? LOL
    I'm glad you rescued grama's piece!
    Sparkly Hugs,
    Tobi and the Pixies!

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  7. What beautiful treasures you have. Thank you so very much for visiting my blog and for leaving such a sweet comment. Happy Pink Saturday Grace xoxo

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  8. Beautiful pottery, thank you for sharing !

    There are so many bloggers from Ohio - hmmmm, I made need to pay your lovely state a visit. My guys have always wanted to hit up the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    I'm so glad I joined Pink Saturday so I could meet and join so many great blogs,


    Thank you for visiting Lavender Hill and your sweet comments !
    gena
    www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com

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  9. Happy Pink Saturday Nan, Your Roseville is beautiful, thanks for sharing your lovely pieces! XOXO

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  10. Hi Nan: Beautiful pieces. I love them all. However, your story about how you got them and the last piece your parents gave you is so sweet. I am so glad you shared it with us. You never know, what a simple act of kindness will start! Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  11. Hi Nan,
    Happy Pink Saturday! Beautiful pottery.Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog.Hugs, LizlovesVintage

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  12. Oh, these are just lovely, especially that first piece you pictured. I am so glad that you decided to keep the piece and then add to. I am a little sick about things I have cleaned out, but then again, someone else probably found them and are so glad I gave it away.

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  13. These are very unique pieces Sweetie.. Love the scripture on your Sunday post too...
    Thanks for the note on my post and the welcome to my 1st PINK Saturday everyone has been GREAT,,,WOW I feel Blessed in fact...Sorry for the late reply we had went shopping for the rest of the boys school things last minute and my hopes to be back early were dashed...Please forgive me... :0)
    Blessings and Hugs Dena

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  14. Hi, Nan,
    I have always loved this Ohio pottery, too. You have a lovely collection, and I am so glad you were able to get your great grandmother's vase. Have the happiest of weekends, my friend~love and hugs~Vicki

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  15. HAPPY BELATED PINK SATURDAY NANE AND WISHING YOU A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY,
    I LOVVVVVVVEEEEEEE ROSEVILLE POTTERY. YOU HAVE THE MOST STUNNING PIECES. I WOULD LOVE TO OWN A PIECE ONE DAY OR AT LEAST HOLD A PIECE OF IT.
    ROSEVILLE AND HULL ARE MY VERY FAVORITE.
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE STORY ABOUT YOUS.
    HUGS SWEET FRIEND
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  16. Oh I love that pink pottery. So nice to hear that you loved my country. maybe you must come back some day.

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  17. What an amazing collection! You are very lucky to have such pretty pieces!!

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  18. These are all so lovely. The delicate coloring is just stunning.

    You asked if my little milk glass basket was Fenton. I have no idea...I am so not up on any of the names of pieces. I do, however, know about Hull, Weller....only from my mother. She had a collection of some of these at one time but sold them years and years before she died...back when I was small.

    Thanks so much for coming by...please come back.
    xo bj

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  19. Hi Nan~
    I have that very same apple vase that you have and also a planter that matches it...they were gifts from my mother-in-law before she died. I will treasure them always as you do.
    xoxo
    Joyce

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  20. Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog for PS and for your lovely post--which is also educational, too! :)

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  21. Hello Nan,
    I am almost a week late in commenting here. I loved this post! It was very educational and just lovely, too.
    I collect McCoy flower pots, a few vases and I also have a Shawnee flower pot. I will feature them some day in a post. Many of the pieces were given to me by my Mom and Dad. They are both gone now, also. I am glad that I have these mementos of times with them.
    Drop by Saturday, 'cuz I will be featuring some of my pink depression glass.
    Hugs, Laura

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I appreciate each and every one of your comments! Thank you for taking the time to leave such nice words!