1889 Rookwood Kataro Shirayamadani tiger eye glaze vase

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

This 7.875″ tall Rookwood Kataro Shirayamadani tiger eye glaze vase decorated with leaves & berries. It has impressed marks RP Logo (1889 date) artist cipher (shape #) 464 R for red clay D for dark standard glaze and a glover collection sticker. The vase sold for $1000.

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Rookwood 1921 Jewel Porcelain Ming vase sells for $3,150

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

This 9.5 inch tall Asian-inspired Ming blue and white figural Rookwood “Jewel Porcelain” line vase numbered 893 C, and signed and dated 1921 sold for $3,150 at auction in September 2010. The vase has the initialed signature of the the artist; W.E.Hentschel (1892-1962) and was hand turned by Earl Menzel.

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Sara Sax Rookwood Peacock Vase

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

This Sara Sax Rookwood Peacock Vase measures 4.75 inches tall by 1 7/8 inches deep, and 3.25 inches wide.  The vase is marked with the Rookwood RP flame logo, XXV noting the 1925 production date, mold #2840 and ink-signed SX Sara Sax signature. It sold for $1910 in May 2010.

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Rookwood 1922 Green Duck Bookends

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

1922 Rookwood pottery blue green duck bookends in pristine condition sold for $3800 in March 2010. Each bookends has one duck roosting with the other duck standing next to it. The underside bottom is impressed with a the hallmark for Rookwood Pottery, “XXII” - for the date code of 1922 and “2651″ - for the pattern number.

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1921 Arthur Conant Rookwood vase sells for $3500

Monday, March 8th, 2010

His 10 ¾” tall Rookwood art pottery vase sold for $3500 in February 2010. The painting in multi colors including light blue with a house, trees with pink flowers, grass, and birds flying in the sky. The artist is Arthur P. Conant who worked at Rookwood from 1915 to 1939. This piece is dated for 1921.

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1880’s Rookwood Pottery advertisemen

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

1880’s Rookwood Pottery advertisement:

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1937 Rookwood Pottery Rabbit Paperweight sells for $2,115

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Wow!  Who knew that Bunnies were in such demand?  In our neighborhood they are a bit of a nuisance, but to each his own.  This 3 1/8″ tall 1937 Rookwood Pottery Rabbit Paperweight in mint condition sold for $2,115 in October 2009.

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Rookwood Tile Advertisements

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The Rookwood tile shown in this advertisement is fantastic!  The ad says, “Rookwood Tiles and Pottery Solve the Problem of those who are working out interior embellishment.  Call upon our agent in your vicinity or write direct to us.

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Rookwood Pottery Ad circa 1900

Monday, September 14th, 2009

The Rookwood advertisement is asking that you write for “The Rookwood Book” and offers a studio tour.  The ad also says that Rookwood Pottery received the Gran Prix at Paris, 1900 “The World’s Highest Honors”

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Rookwood “FR” Frederick Rothenbusch Vase sells for $1,275

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

This 1916 Rookwood Vellum 11″ vase with forest scene sold for $1,275 after 13 bids in August 2009.

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