Collectibles Corner - Weller Pottery

Weller Pottery, one of the more well known Ohio potteries, was founded in 1872 and closed in 1948. They produced a large variety of styles and items, from utilitarian ware to gorgeous art pottery, all of which are highly collectible today.

WELLER POTTERY CORNISH FLOWER GARDEN VASE

Popular Lines and Patterns:

Hudson
Louwelsa
Dickensware
Aurelian
Eocean
Etched Floral
Fru Russet
L'Art Nouveau
Matte Green
Sicard
Turada
Baldin
Burntwood
Claywood
Coppertone
Silvertone
Woodcraft

Antique Weller Art Pottery Vase - Hudson Pattern

Back in 2001 over 300 pieces of Weller Pottery were on exhibition for one day only at the Wisconsin Pottery Association Show & Sale - talk about a collector's dream! There is excellent coverage of the event online, click here to view photos and the program from the event.

Antique Weller Pottery Patra Vase

Condition and rarity play into the values on Weller Pottery pieces, as they do with most collectibles, but size is another factor to take into consideration - it is definitely a case of bigger is better! Some forms are also more collectible than others, as are finely decorated artist signed pieces.

Weller Pottery Velvetone Hand Thrown Vase

Familiarizing yourself with a company's wares - including the different styles, shapes, lines, patterns, and bottom marks - will put you steps ahead of the rest when you are ready to buy! A knowledgeable buyer always gets the best deals, so if you are interested in collecting Weller or any other collectible, arm yourself with a few good price and reference guides and buy with confidence!

Would you like to know more about Weller Pottery?

Warman's Weller Pottery Identification and Price Guide
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It's always good when you can find everything you need in one place, that's why this Weller Pottery book is such a great deal! With all the data, pricing, and photos for identifying pieces with confidence, you're gaining a book that is part identification and price guide and part maintenance and care guide for Weller pottery owners. Make a solid investment in your Weller pottery collection - get the guide that gives you the details and data you need.

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Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over 1,000 color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry.

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Included in the information about each record is the release date, the song tiles for both the A side and the B side, the record label that released the record, and more!

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Overall this book has a wealth of information that will be of use to seasoned as well as beginning collectors, as well as dealers who need to gauge value before trying to sell - at over 700 pages, it is a tome that will serve you well for years to come!

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Collectibles Corner - Vintage TV Lamps

TV lamps are one of those things that had a short heyday - from around 1950 to 1960 - and quickly became obsolete. When televisions were first produced the picture was poor, so most people watched TV in the dark, to be able to see the screen better. But soon worry about watching TV in the dark hurting people's eyes became rampant, and the TV lamp was born.

They are designed to sit on top of the TV and are usually lit from the back, to help provide some indirect light, but not enough to interfere with the screen. Once screen technology improved in the early 1960's, the need for TV lamps diminished and they were no longer made.

Vintage Deco Ceramic TV Lamp Maiden & Fawn Deer

Vintage 50's Black & Grey Panther TV Lamp w/ Planter

Vintage 1959 Lane & Co. Mallard Duck TV Lamp

Most lamps were ceramic, but they were also made of porcelain, chalkware, plaster, and other materials. The most popular lamps were figurals - especially animals. Dogs, Deer, Birds, Butterflies, Horses, and Panthers are very common. Also popular were Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs, Dancers, Flowers, Leaves, Fruit, Shells, Western themes, Oriental themes, and many more.

Over 75 companies manufactured TV lamps, including Haeger, California Originals, Gonder, Maddux, Hollywood Ceramics, McCoy, Treasure Craft, and others.

Vintage 50's Nautical Ship TV Lamp Airbrush Grey Rose

Vintage Black Racing Horses TV LAMP 1950's

Vintage Collie Dog TV LAMP By HAEGER

Finding TV lamps is easier now with the internet - there is always a decent variety on eBay and other sites where folks sell antiques and collectibles, and they also turn up at flea markets and antique malls as well. Look for lamps that are free of chips, cracks, and repairs, as always!

Vintage Oriental Chalkware TV LAMP w/Fiberglass Shade

Vintage TV Lamp White Swan Bird 1950's

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TV Lamps to Light the World Identification and Value Guide
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Perched on top of televisions across America from the 1940s into the 1970s. Because early television sets had small screens and dark pictures, it was feared that extensive viewing in a dark room would cause eye damage - yet too much direct light diminished the picture quality. Thus the birth of TV lamps. Featuring decorative forms of animals or other objects with bulbs in back or inside, these devices have become hot collectibles.

More than 525 color photos accompanied by descriptions, color, forms, measurements, and current collector values are presented in this book. It is a great historical reference for museums, historical societies, collectors, auctioneers, dealers, and others curious to learn about TV lamps and their evolution. Histories of 103 manufacturers located in the U.S., Japan, Italy, and Holland are included, as well as forewords and photos from two of the most advanced TV lamp collectors in the country. This book is certain to enlighten you on all aspects concerning the world of TV lamps.