There are many kinds of pottery and many manufacturers of pottery.
There are many kinds of pottery and manufacturers of pottery. I became interested in pottery several years ago when I found a beautiful piece at a flea market. It was a worn clay bowl. I knew that it was a great find when I looked inside and saw the carved word Comanche. From then on I was looking for pieces every time I went to a flea market. Here are some names of pottery that you can look for:
Hull
Hull has a look all its own. Many of their lines are glazed in soft, matt glazes and modeled with flowers and ribbons, resulting in a very feminine look. The company operated in Crooksville, Ohio from just after the turn of the century until they closed in 1985.
Bauer Pottery
Undoubtedly, the most recognized product of the Bauer pottery Company who operated from 1909 until 1962 in Los Angeles, California was their colorful "Ring" dinnerware. You'll recognize it by its bright solid colors: Jade Green, Chinese yellow, Royal Blue, Light Blue, Orange-Red, Black and White, and by its pattern of closely aligned ribs. They also made a line of vases and flower pots for the florist trade.
Camark Pottery
You may occasionally find a piece of pottery marked "Camark", although its fairly scarce. This was an Arkansas company based in the city of Camden, where the pottery got its name. They operated from the mid twenties until they closed in the early 1960's. They mainly made things such as figurines, vases, and novelty items. They attempted to make artware for the first few years. The early artware was marked "Lessell". When a piece comes up for sale it is usually tagged at somewhere between $300 to $500, depending on its size and decoration.
