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Classic Pottery Bookends From Famous Makers

Southeast Ohio was once the home of manyfresh cit flowers adorning the
famous pottery makers. Even today, namesbookshelf. Many of the pottery bookends
like Hull, McCoy and Robinson Ransbottomproduced during the early to mid
still echo through the Muskingum Rivertwentieth century closely followed the
Valley. Pottery bookends are among somearts and craft movement and eventually
of the most collectible pieces fromthe art deco form. McCoy pottery was
these well known pottery makers.also well known for producing many
The area around the Muskingum Riverdifferent themes that included various
Valley provided the perfect combinationplant and leaf patterns. In addition to
of natural resources that included abookends and such, popular forms of
ready source of fine grade clay. OftenMcCoy and Hull included distinct fluted
found along the seams of coal thatvases and deep color glazing patterns.
dotted the subterranean landscape, theThe lovely McCoy White Horse bookends
clay gave birth to over fifty potterywere first produced during the nineteen
manufacturers. The abundance of coalforties. Porcelain white in shade, the
provided a great source of energy tofigures depict two draft horses rearing
fuel the kilns that were needed to fireup on their back legs. The colorful
the clay.birddog bookends, also from McCoy,
The fine quality of the clay found infeature beautifully detailed depictions
and around towns like Zanesville,of hunting dogs having just retrieved
Crooksville and Roseville producedsome game birds.
porcelain like quality. A combination ofThe Roseville bush berry pattern is a
artistry and quality has made potteryvery collectible bookend that, if found
from this area some of the mostin perfect condition, can fetch hundreds
collectable in the country if not theof dollars. The Roseville Zephyr Lily
world. Pottery bookends from southeastbookend is a beautifully unique pattern
Ohio stand as a testament to the centuryand is highly prized among some
of fine pottery making that continuescollectors. This distinctive pattern
today. Annual events are held tofeatures a yellow lily, shown on full
celebrate and commemorate the richbloom, placed in the middle of an open
traditional of pottery making, drawingbook. The Roseville magnolia blue is
thousands of collectors and potteryanother highly prized and collectible
enthusiasts.set of pottery bookends. Set in a simple
Some pieces were created strictly forgreen L shape, the flowering magnolia is
the sake of art while others, likeplaced in the center with a subtle
bookends, had a functional purpose asaccent of sunburst surrounding the
well. In the early days of potteryflower.
making, form most definitely followedMost of the kilns that produced some of
function. From bowls, pitchers and otherthe worlds most recognizable pottery are
useful pieces, scarce resources were notcold, or have disappeared forever. The
ordinarily expended on purely decorativedozens of pottery and stoneware
pieces. This was especially true inproducers that once dotted the landscape
ancient times. This is not to say that aof southeast Ohio have dwindled to a
flower vase or ewer could not be usefulhandful.
and decorative at the same time. DuringThe internet has provided collectors
the heyday of pottery making in Ohio,from all over the world with the
decorative and commemorative potteryopportunity to gain an appreciation for
pieces gained in popularity.these pieces of Americana. As with any
Companies like McCoy and Hull are famouscollectible pottery bookend, the buyer
for vases and planters that doubled asmust always be wary of fakes and
bookends. How beautiful it was to haveknockoffs.



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