The Roseville Pottery Archive
The definitive historical record of Zanesville’s legendary artistry (1890–1954). Identification guides, marks, and heritage for the global collector.
From 1890 to 1954, the original Roseville Pottery Company defined the standard for American ceramic artistry from Zanesville, Ohio. Today, that 130-year legacy continues through the millions of pieces cherished by collectors worldwide.
As the modern stewards of this craft, we maintain this comprehensive reference library to help enthusiasts, historians, and collectors identify the marks, colors, and shapes that shaped a century of design.
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History
Uncover the history of one of the largest and most famous pottery companies ever to exist.
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Factory Marks and Labels
Throughout its long history, Roseville Pottery used a variety of systems for labeling their products. Learn about them here!
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Artist Marks
Hand-decorated pieces were often signed by the artists. Learn how to identify the artists from their marks.
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Color Names
Find the actual color names used by Roseville pottery to describe their various lines
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Biography of Frank Ferrell
Frank Ferrel designed every line for Roseville Pottery for over 30 years. This is his story.
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Line and Shape Guide
With so many lines, its easy to get confused. This guide can help you sort it out!
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Top 5 Roseville books
Here are reviews of our top 5 books that belong in the library of every collector.