Archive for the ‘Pottery - Weller’ Category

Weller Pottery Marks

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller used a number of different marks …

This mark was used from the late 1900’s until just before 1925.  This WELLER Weller Ware mark came from a Weller Hudson vase:

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Weller Pottery - Chase Pattern (Hunt Scene)

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Chase Pattern dates from the 1920’s.  The pattern shows a vivid white hunt scene.  There is generally an English horse and dogs chasing a fox … tho, the fox isn’t visible.  I’ve seen the hunt scene painted and white.  The base color can be pastel brown, blue, or green.  Most often its seen on a dark navy blue.

This 9″ vase is worth an est. $700-$900.

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Weller Pottery - Baldin Pattern

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Baldwin Pattern was made between 1915-1920.  The pattern shows apples on the tree.

This vase is 7.5″ tall  and is on a matte blue, with red apples.  (The blue tends to be worth more) - est. value $300-$400

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Weller Pottery - Blossom

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Blossom Pattern dates to the late 30’s.  The flowers that look a lot like cosmos are molded in white on a pale blue or green base color.

This example is a 10″ two handled vase and has an estimated value of $100-$125

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Weller Pottery - Panella

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Panella pattern (late 1930s) looks a lot like a yellow pansy molded on a peach, blue or green base. The darker green is my favorite.

This 6.5″ Ginger Jar has an estimated value of $125-$150

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Weller Pottery: Cameo Pattern

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Cameo (late 1930’s) pattern comes in a variety of shapes, with white molded flowers (roses, daffodils, etc.) on a pastel base color (brownish orange, blue, green, or salmon).

This example is a 7.5″ tall vase with an estimated value of $50-$75

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Weller Pottery: Camelot Pattern

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Camelot pattern isn’t seen very often.

This example, has an Arts and Crafts motif. The Jardinier measures 9″ tall by 10.5″ wide.  The estimated value is $300-$350.

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Weller Pottery: Forest Pattern

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

The Weller Forest pattern is one of my favorites. It was designed by Rudolph Lorber, and inspired by countryside scenery that he once witnessed from the window of a train. These are typically matte glazed, but can be found in a high glaze. Rudolph Lorber, an Austrian native, joined Weller in 1905. He created many of Weller’s embossed lines including Woodcraft and Coppertone.

This 8″ vase has an estimated value of $175-$200

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Weller Pottery: Woodcraft Pattern

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Weller’s Woodcraft Pattern (1920-1933) is one of the most popular patterns, especially pieces with Muskota figures (birds, dogs, squirrels, foxes, etc.).

The Woodcraft Squirrel Wall Pocket, measures  9.5″ x 4.5″ with an estimated value $200-$350.

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The Woodcraft Tree Stump Flower Frog measuress 2″ tall x 2.75″ wide with an estimated value of $50-$75

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The Woodcraft 7.25″ tall Owl Vase with an estimated value of $1800-$2000

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This Woodcraft 12.5″ Tankard with Fox Cubs has an estimated value of $800 - $1000

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The Woodcraft 10″ Bud Vase has an estimated Value of $175-$225

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The 6″ Planter with Flower Frog has an estimated value of $650-$700

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This 17″ Weller Owl lamp sold on ebay for $1025 in 04/2009.

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This Weller Woodcraft Squirrel ~8″ tall x 5.5″ wide and sold on ebay for $3,525 in 05/2009:

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Weller Pottery Artist Signature Claude Lucas Leffler circa 1920’s

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Claude Leffler was born in Ohio on April 20, 1877. While in Zanesville in 1920, Leffler was a decorator at Weller Pottery. He settled in Oakland in 1928 and died there on July 11, 1960. His rare works include landscapes and portraits. These are examples of his signature on Weller Pottery:

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