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A New Feature . . . "Ask Marcia " - About your yelloware.
I was given a yellow ware bowl that is 15-16" across and has a large peachish large band with a small blue band ablve and bellow it. The bottom says usa oven ware embossed on it and maybe some leaf or something. I was told that it was my friends grandmothers from PA.
- Jada, Waldrop
[2005-07-23 15:51:31]

Marcia answers...
Pink and blue are USA bowls from the 50's to 60's - nice bowls.

I have been given a yellowish bowl with an apple with 3 leaves on the front. The bottom says "Oven Ware USA" and has the # 65. What is the story and value on this? Thanks.
- Vicki O'Neill, Virginia
[2005-07-15 07:53:03]

Marcia answers...
It is not yellowware, it's Watts and the value is up in the air....

I bought a tiny yellow ware nesting hen, can't find anything about it in my yellow ware books. Any idea of it's worth? I paid $25. which seemed like a bargain. I've been collecting yellow ware for 3 years now and have never seen one before. Thanks for your input.
- Sandra Hassman, Ohio
[2005-07-11 11:31:55]

Marcia answers...
I have some large ones and they are common $25 is a good price...look at the web site.

I have a tiny chamber pot which is solid color yellowware. It is about 1 3/4 inches high and about 2 1/4 inches wide--itside the pot is a pile of poo--are these common and about how much could it be worth. Thank-you Connie
- Connie Bratkiewicz, Iowa
[2005-07-11 10:11:52]

Marcia answers...
Quite common and worth about $100 retail, if you can sell, it is a hard sell....

I have a bowl my grandmother left me. It is yellow and on the bottom in a circle it says"BAK-EZEE ATT WARE U.S.A." Is it valuable?
- Lisa Davis, PA
[2005-06-27 20:28:39]

Marcia answers...
It's from the 50's and not really yellowware, but it's your grandmother's....

I found a wonderful Watt Apple Pitcher at a yard sale today. It only has USA on the bottom and not Watt. Do you know is Watt produced any apple items that did not have that logo on the bottom? Thanks!
- Donna Langdon, pa
[2005-06-25 09:33:45]

Marcia answers...
Don't know too much about Watt, much later then yellowware. Marcia

Hi Marcia! Thanks for your site! I have collected 5 pumpkin colored bowls the last few years. All are marked "oven ware made in USA" and a size # in the middle.Some have a loop pattern;one has a lid.The clay looks like yellow ware to me. They are all in great condition. Can you tell me anything about them? Thank you, Leslie
- leslie davis, PA
[2005-06-21 09:53:26]

Marcia answers...
It's pumpkin pottery, one of the Country Living Magazines had an article on it, I have a casserole and pie plate in the store. It is basic yellowware with a pumpkin glaze.

I have a blue yelloware bowl that is 2 1/2 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches across at the top. I can not make out all the words on the bottom of bowl. The ones that I can make out are "MADE IN, OVEN, AND THE NUMBER 5? I've tried searching for the pattern NO LUCK! I'll email you a photo, let me know if you have any ideas about the maker and the value. I would like to thank you in advance for your time and consideration!
- Tom Struve, Ca.
[2005-06-18 14:49:52]

Marcia answers...
From the 50's and probably USA - about $35-$50 dollars.

Ihave pfaltzqraff casserole,on the bottom it have country time,ben seibel design. I would like to know the year and price. thank
- pearline martin, Tennessee
[2005-06-14 13:12:58]

Marcia answers...
Is it yellowware and sponge blue with a crow that was the 60's.

I ran across a yellow ware bowl in an antique mall. It is a mixing bowl and about 9-11" across. It is the older type with the wide band around the top. It is decorated with curves in the clay around the bowl and on the rim. One side of the rim was curved out to make a pour spout and the other side, just under the band has an indention for gripping. The bottom I think was square and it has USA imprinted in the clay tho you can barely see it. I didn't purchase it as they were asking $125. I have searched all night and cannot find anything about one with a pour spout. I think I will go back and get it tomorrow. Just thought you might know something about them. Thank you for the help. Sara
- Sara Angel, Florida
[2005-06-10 23:44:46]

Marcia answers...
USA is a later bowl, for a batter bowl, around the 50's or 60's, in good condition a decent price...

hi marcia i have a 5" bowl green glazed embossed pattern 4 wide lines from top to bottom with embossed patterns yellow ware on bottem with #17 any info? thanks
- larry kennedy, iowa
[2005-06-06 08:53:02]

Marcia answers...
Good piece of yelloware with a green glaze, probably from Ohio - early. Marcia

Hi I just bought a vintage dark brown mixing bowl with a girl watering flowers around it - it also says USA on bottom with numbers and thumb prints around rim..do you know the value or age?
- Tirzah Peterson, WI
[2005-06-05 23:23:10]

Marcia answers...
It is not yellowware.

I have come across a yellow ware batter bowl at an antique shop which is labelled "the largest made". It is approx. 22" dia. Very good condition. What value/price would you place on it? Thanks for your advice.
- Carrie Bearse, Massachusetts
[2005-05-08 16:52:55]

Marcia answers...
Who labeled it "the largest made"? Is it old and embossed?

I have a small porcelin black baby doll with jointed arms and legs. She has a diaper on and on her head there is a place that the porcelin comes up and has a hole as if it had a bow or even small twist of hair. She has JAPAN embossed on her back and she is about 6" long. Do you have any idea what year she may be from and approx. worth? Thanks
- Debra Waroff, Wisconsin
[2005-05-06 18:54:27]

Marcia answers...
I deal in yellowware and country antiques, not black porcelin dolls. Sorry.

Hi, I have a rolling pin like the one in the picture. It has no markings and I cant find info on it. My g-g grandmother gave it to me in the mid 8os. Can you help me. Pam Carney
- pamela carney, VA
[2005-04-30 04:37:14]

Marcia answers...
Retail value of a rolling pin yellowware and in good condition is about $450. It must be old and in good condition from about 1900 to 1940.

ANTIQUE YELLOWARE BUTTER CROCK It is love at first sight and I want to start a collection. What value do you give an antique yelloware butter crock with a white band and black lettering BUTTER. The inside is yellow.
- Jennifer Young, Utah
[2005-04-19 15:32:37]

Marcia answers...
I recently sold one for 185 retail price, but there is one on e-bay with no bids for 400. Unless you bought that one?

Hello Marcia, I have a Vintage Yellowware Pitcher and Bowl, they are small, and a regular size yellowware bowl I am unsure of. I have searched and searched,trying to find out something about the Pitcher and Bowl, they do have some kind of numbers and some other kind of writing on the bottom. Could I possibly send you a picture of these three items, if you could possibly let me know something about them. I would so appreciate your help. Thank you, Could you email and let me know something.
- Debbie Litton, Missouri
[2005-04-18 00:09:13]

Marcia answers...
Try sending a picture to info@cidermillantiques.com Marcia

Hi Marcia, I bought a yellow bowl with 3 brown strips the one in the middle is widest. There is a design that reminds me of the sun setting on the rim and around the body. The bottom reads R R P CO and I believe it reads 305/ below that. Is there any value to this piece. I paid $3.83 Thank you.
- Gloria, Michigan
[2005-04-15 00:08:57]

Marcia answers...
RRP Co is roseville - could be old or new. They did make them with brown stripes, but I don't know about the sun setting,but for 4 dollars you did not go wrong...

Hi Marcia. Is this mixing bowl a yellow ware? What is the value? It's darker than yellow, more like greenish tan. It has a half inch blue band sandwiched between two white lines on the rim and on the bowl. There's an underlined 11 at the bottom without any other marking. It's in good condition.
- PL, MI
[2005-04-14 17:19:39]

Marcia answers...
I don't know, but the 11 means size and there are bowls with blue and white bands.

Hi Marcia...I have a crock with lid, marked 'june dairy new york'. It is approximately 3 1/2" high and 5 1/2" in diameter. Can you tell me where to research the value or what you think it is worth. Thank you.
- cyndi, new jersey
[2005-04-02 18:35:58]

Marcia answers...
I have a dairy jug from New York also and I can't find a history on that. I will have to ask John Gallo. Marcia

I have a brown glazed pitcher with grape bunch motif, that has a yellow unglazed or exposed bottom, that bears a raised, 5 pointed star. No other marks are present and pitcher stands 9 1/4" tall. What can you tell me of this piece and its approximate value? It has no cracks, chips, or flea bites. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter, David.
- David, California
[2005-03-30 21:22:19]

Marcia answers...
Probably bennington glaze and not yellowware exactly, value under $50 or there abouts. Marcia

Hello Marcia, I have 3 vintage bowls, only one of which has a mark that I would like some help identifying - age & value if you can. I can send photos if you will email me back. Thanks in advance for your time & efforts. Susan in Oakland, CA
- Susan Ware, California
[2005-03-27 12:39:45]

Marcia answers...
You can send photos to info@cidermillantiques.com Marcia

I have 4 bowls that fit inside one another. The smallest is 5 1/2" across the top, the rest each about an inch bigger in diameter than the next. I don't know if they are yellow ware. They are pink on the outside with a gray/blue color around the bottom coming about an inch up from the bottom. The inside of each bowl is a butter color. Each bowl has a cobalt blue design of a single flower with leaves (perhaps wild lupine, same design on each bowl). They are unmarked except one bowl has handwriting on the bottom under the glaze that says "Carla" and "W Chester" and more that I can't read. The glaze on the bowls doesn't come all the way to the bottom in some places, very crude. I would love to know the maker and value.
- Kay Francis, Wisconsin
[2005-03-26 20:22:06]

Marcia answers...
They are not yellowware and I cannot help you, sorry, Marcia

Dear Marica, Thank you for such a wonderful site! I have a small yellowware mold (1 3/4" tall by 3 1/8" x 3 3/4") that has a black stamp mark on the bottom. I cannot read all of it, and was hoping your might have some insight for me. It is a black circle with writing around the interior border, and something through the center. One word looks to be "ROCK" or "ROOK" or something similar :-) Thanks for all your time!
- Christine, Virginia
[2005-03-24 20:09:18]

Marcia answers...
My mind is going fast, with the winter weather, I have to check it at the shop. I think yellow rock is from Philadelphia and those molds are very collectible.

Hello, I have aquired a rolling pin similar to what you are holding in the picture on your site. Could you please advise of its retail value? Regards, Deb
- Deb, RI
[2005-03-21 14:24:44]

Marcia answers...
$300 to $500 depending on condition and that is retail value.

I have a set of five yelloware bowls. (I believe originally there may have been a sixth in the set?) No mark on the bottom. Bowls are primitive-looking, with 2 sets of stripes, blue/pink/blue on each. They range in size from 10 1/2" diameter down to 5 1/4" diameter. I have a photo if that would help. I would like to know if I should be concerned about lead in the glaze. Also, if I decide to sell them, should I sell them individually or as a set? I am having a hard time finding like items to determine value. Thank you very much for your time and expertise.
- Marianne, California
[2005-03-20 23:55:34]

Marcia answers...
Depending on condition, the bowls are worth about $50 to $60 each. They are from the 30's and 40's, a later bowl. Sell them together or apart, it makes no difference. Marcia

Hello Marsha, I have some Watt large mixing/dough bowls with pink & blue bands; they are yellow in color. Are these considered Yellow Ware? Or just yellow stoneware bowls?
- sharon smith, michigan
[2005-03-16 16:59:31]

Marcia answers...
Just stoneware bowls.

Dear marcia, My mom gave me a pottery mixing bowl that is a tan color/with a sky blue 1 inch color around the bowl w/a small white line above and below the blue. on the bottom it says; OVEN WARE at the top and in the middle ATT WARE in a circle and below that U.S.A. We were wondering if you could tell us something about it or what it might be worth. Thanks Tracey
- tracey, minnesota
[2005-03-12 14:09:03]

Marcia answers...
Watt ware is worth around 25 to 50 dollars and from the 40s to 70s.

Marcia, i have a bowl that i thought was a tanish color but it might be a yellow. On the bottom it has Mason Cash & Company then Church Gresley above church Gresley their is the number 18. There are some other writings but very hard to make out. The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Could you tell me where this is from and the approx value. I am going to sell it.
- Burkett Graves, Tennessee
[2005-03-12 01:24:13]

Marcia answers...
Church Gresley is an English bowl, usually with white inside. They can be from the 20's to 80's so be careful...not alot of demand, so it's worth around $45 to $65...

Marcia, I have an old crock that was given to me and would like to find out the value of it. The crock is rather large (my children when toddlers use to hide inside it) white in color with dark inside and on the outside a blue circle around a star with the number 12 inside. Do you know anything about this crock?
- Jennifer Montag, Arizona
[2005-03-10 12:39:25]

Marcia answers...
12 means gallons and was used for soaking pickles. My guess ia that its worth around $50. Marcia

I just bought a yellowware bowl that has the three points in the interior and it is a mustard yellow with two brown stripes and two white stripes. It has a pedestal base with rounded rim. It is about 10 1/2 inches wide and about 5 1/4 inches high. I bought the bowl for $5.00 at a local flea market. Any ideas about age and value? Thanks
- Lucia Shiffer, California
[2005-03-10 03:04:28]

Marcia answers...
Let me know where the flea market is, probably weller and in the 30's and worth about $75 in good condition ..Marcia

I have a watts pottery bowl & picture with the apple pattern on them. I got them at a road side garage sale about 13 years ago because I was doing my kitchen in apples. I have since heard that these are old and worth alot of money. The picture says watt with a underline and then it says u.s.a.. The Bowl has ribs on it and on the bottom of it it says watt 9 underlined then u.s.a. oven ware. can you tell me a aprox value.
- Lisa, Delaware
[2005-03-07 14:44:18]

Marcia answers...
Sorry lisa, i AM not into watt bowls, look them up on e-bay. Marcia

Hello: I am new to selling antiques and received from a friend some things to sell for her. One of them is a yelloware bowl, about 6" across the top with a blue band and smaller reddish bands on top and bottom of the blue. THere are some hairline cracks. What do you think I could price them at to sell? I want to make sure she gets her money out of it. Thanks!!!
- Lori Mitzel, PA
[2005-02-24 13:35:59]

Marcia answers...
Anything with an hairline sells for a lot less - Price it around $30 to sell.

Dear Marsha, A few years ago I purchased a set of 5 yelloware nesting bowls. They are in excellent condition, except for a few marks made during firing. They have 3 white bands. I have never run across a set of 5. I am possibly selling them and have no idea of there value. Thank you, Jennifer
- Jennifer, WV
[2005-02-19 08:10:52]

Marcia answers...
Depending on size, they are worth retail value $75 to $100 each and yes, it is a good bowl, but common. Marcia

Could you give me an estimate of the value of an antique cider mill that is in working condition? Thanks!!
- Charlotte Sipe, NC
[2005-02-16 22:55:37]

Marcia answers...
Sorry - no idea, my store was an old bakery and I sell primitive wares. Marcia

Dear Marcia, I purchased a piece of Bennington Pottery from an estate sale. I think that it is cobalt blue spongeware. It is marked with the date 1897 and a asterisk type symbol and dg. It looks like a serving dish or some sort of ashtry. Any ideas as to whether of not it is yellow ware, or value?
- Angie Arakas, Ohio
[2005-02-16 18:12:36]

Marcia answers...
Really not up on colbolt blue sponge, but its usually Ohio and not yellowware, Bennington sponge is dark sponge over yellowware, but you can see the yellow pottery.

I have a very old yellow ware set I was told was a tavern set, consisting of a pitcher 4 "mugs" or steins (no lids) and a large lidded "pretzel" jar. It is marked with an H in a circle on the bottom and the number 492. The center section of each piece is a group of people sitting together outside with mugs on the table homes in the background and a dog on the side. The decorated area is a brownish color whereas the top and bottom are the typical yellow ware color. Wondering if you had any information on the age or maker or what the set is worth. Or where I could start searching. (all in good shape except one of the mugs was broken and glued and a large chip remains on top) Also is there any way to repair the one that has the large chip? Thanks Carol
- Carol, Illinois
[2005-02-11 01:13:54]

Marcia answers...
First of all with an "h" on the bottom is probably hull and you could look in an hull pottery book, I will try to further invesigate when I get to the shop with Gallo's book. Pottery repair people here in the east do a good job on yellowware. Marcia

Hi Marcia; I find your questions and answers interesting but am anxious to learn more about many of my OHIO pottery pieces. Many of these were inherited from my husband's family in northeast MO. The item I am checking on is a STAR Fire Clay Acid Proof bowl. As far as I can tell, this is yelloware. It is approximately 10" diameter at the opening and 6" diameter on the bottom. It has been glazed black (or very dark brown) inside. It has a pattern of stars, diamonds with diamonds enclosed by triple brackets. There are ears on the upper lip which have a metal handle attached. It is in fair condition with some slight crackling or crazing in the bottom inside of the glazed area. I have been using it to ripen fruits and veggies on the kitchen counter. What do you know about this item? I will look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance. Neva
- Neva Pedersen, MO
[2005-02-07 23:35:30]

Marcia answers...
It sounds like a piece of Ohio pottery, not yellowware.

I have two yelloware bowls: One is 11 and1/2" in dia.has a butterscotch-yellow glaze. Base is square, Bottom of sides has scallops & entire sides are large checkerboard design, with a 1 and 1/2" rim which also has decorations. Markings are a shield inside a circle & the #4. Bowl #2 is yellow-warew/ jade or majolica-green glaze. It's 8 and 1/2" dia. & has a 1 and 1/2" rim w/embossed half daisies. Sides of bowl is embossed basket-weave pattern. Markings are a large crown with the # 8 inside a circle on the crown. Both are in perfect condition. Can you tell me how old & approx. value? Thanks.
- Claudine Jarrett, New Jersey
[2005-02-07 06:29:41]

Marcia answers...
The green glaze yellowware has gone up in value from the 40's and 50's about $125 plus each

I have 2 bowls that were given to me. How do I determine if they are yellow ware?
- Kathy McCain, Florida
[2005-02-01 21:17:30]

Marcia answers...
Must be made of yellow clay, thick and old. Send a picture to info@cidermillantiques.com Marcia

Dear Marcia, My Adopted Mom gave me some antiques. The newest thing she gave me is a ceramic type mold with a pineapple in the center. She says it's old. Can you help me identify it? It's 6" long x 4-1/2" wide x 2-7/8" tall. I put pictures at http://www.roadrunnerrelief.com/pineapple_mold.html Whatever you can tell me would be helpful. It's in great condition. I think it's yellow ware. Thank you!
- Pat, Texas
[2005-01-31 20:36:13]

Marcia answers...
Ffrom the picture it looks like ironstone, the molds were made the same, but its not a deep color, turn of the century bread pudding etc, worth about 65 dollars. Marcia

I have a Yellow ware bowl that I saved, I found it in a house that I was hired to tare down. It's 10 3/4" round, dark yellow with three thin white bands, has a nice gloss to it and no chips or cracks. How old is this and a possable value? Thank you
- Brian Fowler, Michigan
[2005-01-26 22:34:40]

Marcia answers...
Three white lines with dark color ,that's a early bowl - turn of the century and around $200 or more...Marcia

I have a cookie jar that was my mothers. She bought it in the 40's or 50's. It has ATT WARE on the bottom. It is made of some kind of pottery matterial.It is perfect condition.
- sam, texas
[2005-01-20 12:39:55]

Marcia answers...
It's Watts pottery not yellowware,very popular. Marcia

Just purchased large yellowware bowl 13in. across, plain mustard color- can you tell me anything about the value of this bowl?
- Cheryl Harris, NewYork
[2005-01-19 08:28:49]

Marcia answers...
Condition must be perfect and have a large rolled edge. It would be worth around $200.

I just acquired a yellow ware mold for Christmas to add to my collection, although I cannot find any information about this mold. It is a rabbit mold that is set deep within the mold, with only the ears, feet and tail really distiguishable. It is a rich mustard color and the bottom reminds me of a teardrop shape. How much does a piece such as this go for. Thank you for such a great web site!
- Christine Santoro, PA
[2004-12-31 01:34:21]

Marcia answers...
The rabbit mold at one time was quite rare but I have seen many more show up this last year.I have one for two hundred dollars and have seen them from $65 to $250 depending on condition. They are an early happy new year and come buy some yellowware. Marcia

I recently recieved a antique bowl as a gift. It is 10" wide on top,5" wide at the bottom, and 5" tall. It has a 1/2" wide pink ring surrounded by Two thin blue rings. Stamped on the bottom is (OVEN WARE, 10 and USA)it also has a design stamped in the center of the bottom. I would appreciate any info on the bowl including age and value. Thanks Chad
- Chad Chilewski, Wisconsin
[2004-12-27 12:13:02]

Marcia answers...
The bowl is made by USA and ovenware means 1940 to 60's,in good condition, worth around 65 dollars.

Hi, I have a brown crock bowl with a leaf with an M on the bottom. What does it mean. I also have a casserole with a lid with the same marking. Thanks, Pam
- Pam J., Arkansas
[2004-12-26 20:34:45]

Marcia answers...
I don't know Pam, it is not yellowware.

Marcia - I just bought a small yellowware bowl for my mom for the holiday (my mom collects). I am remote now and don't have the measurements, but it is probably 3.5-4 inches high with a diameter of about 5 inches. It appears old; no markings on the bottom. It has 3 white, raised stripes around it. Any clues on what I bought?
- Kristin, Ohio
[2004-12-18 17:10:09]

Marcia answers...
It sounds like one of the smaller yellowware bowls, nice and early and the three white stripes are great. Marcia

my mother from upstate ny has a stoneware looking pitcher that has raised design piture of people on the sides they are outlined in cobalt blue she believes dates 1920 or 30. the only marking on the bottom is the#5
- laura cosens, tn
[2004-12-17 05:26:33]

Marcia answers...
Not a clue, sorry.

Recently acquired (as a gift) very large mint condition antique yellow ware bowl, 2 in. bands, decorated with two side blue bands and four thinner white bands. I don't want to sell it but would like to have some idea of its value. Thank You.
- KH, IL
[2004-12-15 12:50:02]

Marcia answers...
In super condition, it's worth $150 to $250. Marcia

My mom came across two yellowware bowls. One is 6 1/2 inches wide, 3 3/4" high, the second one is 5 1/2" wide and 3 1/4 high. Both have one blue ring followed by two smaller pink rings. What can you tell me about these bowls and there approx. value. Thanks for your time. Pattie
- Pattie Fisher, Ohio
[2004-11-29 17:19:59]

Marcia answers...
Approximate age 1920s - 30s. They are worth anywhere from $45 to $75 each if in good condition. Marcia

Dear Maria, My dad lives in Louisana and he gave me this bowl.It is Heavy and 10" across.The outside is med blue and has a 1 1/2" band of what looks like dental molding pattern with downward lines on the lower part.The rim and below the band are not glazed. Inside of the bowl is a Cream color. The bottom is glazed with marking I can not make out. There is two lines of words and a large X below. Is this yellowware ?? Could you shed any light on the mark. Thanks Faye
- Faye Sentman, California
[2004-11-27 12:43:36]

Marcia answers...
Faye, I do not believe that is yellowware, maybe it's Bauer pottery from Ohio. Marcia

Hey Marcia, do you have any taghkanic baskets that are old for sale? Haven't talked to you kno quite awhile. Regards, Faye
- Faye Darby,
[2004-11-21 19:09:49]

Marcia answers...
Faye - not a one at the present, I had a collector clean me out and I want to buy more, the going rate is 1500, but keep in touch, I will have to start you on rye baskets. Marcia

I have a yelloware goose. It is solid, 4"tall with a slightly darker (almost burnt orange) beak and feet. There is a marking with H K on the bottom and the letters are joined. Can you tell me hold old this may be or how valuable? Thanks
- Bobbie, New York
[2004-11-20 20:54:23]

Marcia answers...
I don't off-hand know, it doesn't sound old, but I will do some research. Marcia

Hi Marcia - I own a yellow ware rolling pin, just like the one in the picture on your site. I would like to display it by hanging it somehow from the side of my upper kitchen cabinet. Do you have any suggestions on how to hang it decoratively but securely? It will need to hang vertically, not horizontially. Thank you for any suggestions you might have!
- Elizabeth Hall, Washington
[2004-11-18 20:30:51]

Marcia answers...
I would be very careful especially if the handle is loose, no sugestions to hang. Marcia

I have purchased 4 bowls that fit inside each other.The largest is about 9 inches across the top and has a rooster painted on it with red marks around the top of the bowl. All the other bowls have the red marks around the top, the smallest bowl is 5 inches across the top. On the bottom of the bowls is written "bake oven."I was told that they were Watt Pottery.I could send pictures if you like. Thanks
- Gail Antley, Louisiana
[2004-11-17 07:35:39]

Marcia answers...
I do believe they are Watt pottery from the 50's and 60's, not yellowware. Marcia

Marcia, My mother inherited her mother's 6 pc yellowware mocha mixing bowls that have 3 stripes: pink -blue- pink stripes around them, are decorated scalloped on the lip and decorated with drapery designs on the bottom. They say USA on the bottom but are squared on the very bottom. Any info on their year and value? Thanks!
- cindy crawford, florida
[2004-10-28 16:07:12]

Marcia answers...
TRhe bowls are from the 30's and 40's and depending on condition and size worth 60 dollars and up. Marcia

I have a ten inch yellow ware pie plate embossed on the bottom STAR, around this in a circle is embossed "FIRE-CLAY-ACID-PROOF". I saw a similar question from June 04, and you requesting a picture from them. Any information you could provide would be appreciated.
- Fred, Tennessee
[2004-10-26 15:31:38]

Marcia answers...
I think that is the Philadelphia company, but I'd have to look that up at the shop. It may be yellowrock, that had a circle. The star stumps me, but fireproof is early not like oven proof.

dear marcia, in answer to your question, the inside of the bowl is white. I also found a yellow pitcher about 5 inches tall with a green glaze over it. there are no markings anywhere on the pitcher, it has a small leaf design around the rim and vertical lines down the pitcher spaced about 1/3 to 1/2 inches apart. it also has a handle. thank you. sarah
- sarah custer, texas
[2004-10-22 00:23:53]

Marcia answers...
I don't think your pitcher is yellowware and the bowl may be new...Marcia

I started collecting the yelloware bowls with the blue and white bands. I have seen some bowls that appear quite "shiny" and some that are more of a matte finish. Is this any indication of age? Thanks for your VERY informative article--I learned alot.
- Debbie Carrasco, Wisconsin
[2004-10-21 16:19:11]

Marcia answers...
No, it's just the glaze that came out after firing....

Hello Marcia, I am new to yellow ware collecting. I'm not even sure if what I bought is yellow ware. I found a large bowl, yellow in color on the bottom is written mason-cash church gresley and a number 6 in the center. It has a geometic design on the out side of the bowl, squares with circles inside the squares and diamonds inside the circles on the lip of the bowl is a v pattern. It also has 3 spots on the bottom where it was stood or held while being fired. can you tell me anything about this large bowl. thank you
- sarah custer, texas
[2004-10-20 04:02:43]

Marcia answers...
This is an English piece made by Gresley and it has been reproduced many times by Mason Cash, so I don't know if this one is old. Does it have white on the inside? Marcia

How may I purchase yellow ware for inventory in my shop?
- Mae Allen, Seasons Treasures
[2004-10-19 11:08:03]

Marcia answers...
If you are interested in purchasing yellowware go into my webm site www.cidermillantiques.com, pick some you like or just say the ones you like best, I can send indivual pictures and we can make a deal. Marcia

I picked up two pieces of yellow ware. One is a pitcher and the other is a cookie jar. They have a circled H on the bottom. A raised design on the sides, darker than the rest of the pieces. I can't find out anything about them. Could you please help? Thank You Kathy
- Kathy Klotzer, Michigan
[2004-10-19 00:06:13]

Marcia answers...
Kathy, They are both Hull around the 30's to 40's. I have Lisa Mccallister's updated book in the shop, you might be interested in purchasing around 20 dollars. Marcia

I have inherited a 12" Yellow ware mixing bowl and would like to learn more about it. It is marked GOLD N BAKE OVEN WARE USA in a circle around the bottom. In the middle of this circle it is marked ATT Ware with an A that curves around the ATT Ware part. It is a dark tan color with a 1" light blue band with 2 small white pinstripes above and below the blue band. Can you tell me anything about the bowl?
- Jenifer, Texas
[2004-10-17 23:21:43]

Marcia answers...
Its a usa piece from the 50's. Marcia

Please describe the rolling pin you are holding. I believe I just found one when junkin' in an old closed up building. I've not found any descriptions anywhere, but when I saw your picture, it looks just like it except the handles. The one I found has more of a curve toward the ceramic part (the perfect fit in the hand) and carved knobs (?) on the outer ends. The "pottery" part of the one I found is 9 and a half inches around and 7 and a half inches long. With handles, about fouteen inches long. I found the three tripod marks on one end. It is quite old, and exhibits little wear except the spiderweb- like fine cracking of the clear glaze. It is the color of egg custard with an uneven, handshaped look to it. The clear glaze is still so shiny, it looks polished. It has something inside, that makes a soft rattling sound when it's turned.
- Mary Callaway, TN
[2004-10-17 17:50:49]

Marcia answers...
As long as the pottery is yelloware, the handles can be different and can have knobs at the end, it may be a piece of ceramic or wood caught inside...a nice find.

I noticed a yellow ware bowl in one of your pictures that I believe I have as well. It is on top of the cupboard, all the way to the right - yellow with thin, wide, thin blue stripes on the lip and thin, wide, thin blue stripes on the bowl. It is about 11.5 inches in diameter. I am a new collector, any info?
- Emily, Massachusetts
[2004-10-11 10:58:54]

Marcia answers...
It's a good old one, but I would have to go to the store to look at it. Blue is always a popular bowl.

hi marcia- i have a bench my husband thinks it looks like a train station bench. it is oak with leather seat sticker on bottom says made by H.T. Cushman mfg. co. would you know anything about this? Thanks Gloria
- gloria brown, ny
[2004-10-05 10:20:37]

Marcia answers...
Gloria, sorry can't tell you anything. Marcia

Marcia, A couple of years ago I started collecting brown bowls, brown bean pots, and brown pitchers with a native american lookng pattern. They are marked USA on the bottom. Someone at a flea market told me they are called yellow ware. I have seen the same patterns in a yellow color. I am trying to figure out who makes these, how old they may be, and where I can find some more. I don't think they are redwing or Mccoy. Can you help? Thanks!
- Lisa deNeui, MN
[2004-09-10 15:20:17]

Marcia answers...
I do beleive usa was a company out of Ohio and in the 40's and 50's up to 90's. The brown can be albany slipware or just brown glaze but not yellowware. Marcia

Hi Marcia! I recently purchased an awesome looking yellow ware planter that has large dragons on each side of it and is very ornate. it is marked with something on the bottom, but I can't figure it out. Is there any way you can help me, I can send you pictures of it if you like. Thanks. Laura.
- Laura Loo, Ontario
[2004-09-08 02:04:21]

Marcia answers...
I really can't because the American potters did not make ornate yellowware, it must be chinese or something. Marcia

Hello Marcia, My dogs drink out of a bowl that I found in my Great Uncle Frans basment,many years ago. A friend of mine thinks it is yellow ware. The glaze is kinda yellow but is very rough to the touch. It had a wire handle long since gone, on the bottom is a circle with the words fire-clay Acid-proof and the word star in the middle. Around the bottom are wedges. It mesures 32" around the top and 5" deep. It has a smooth glaze on the inside of the bowl. Can you tell me anything about this strange bowl, that I love and so do my dogs. Thanks Donna Chase, TN
- Donna Chase, Tennessee
[2004-09-02 21:14:49]

Marcia answers...
I have no clue, sorry.

Hi Marcia, I recently acquired a yellow ware bowl at an auction and am very interested in understanding the age and value of the piece and was wondering if you could help me. Although it was listed as a "Rockingham bowl with registery number", I'm rather confused by the information I've read on the web and unfortunately I don't have a digital camera to send you a picture but here is a description: Edge to edge 9-1/2" diameter 4" high. 3 firing points both on the interior and bottom rim. The flat part of the bottom rim where its not glazed shows a deep mustard colored clay, the dripped and spotted parts of the glaze is a reddish-brown with a beautiful clear glaze over. There is no brown color on the underside within the bottom ring. Condition-wise the entire bowl is crazed but there are no chip in the glaze or cracks that I can see with the exception of right on the inside firing points. There isn't a makers mark but there is a handwritten number impressed in the clay...I believe it to be 168. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I really enjoyed reading your web page. I'm originally from Holbrook NY out on Long Island. Thanks, Chris
- Chris Teleisha, Arizona
[2004-08-30 21:01:34]

Marcia answers...
I can't tell with all the description, I'm confused - but it sounds like a yellowware with bennington glaze. Marcia

I recently aquired a two piece set of McCoy vases in yellow with thin brown horizontal lines all the way around over the whole piece(s) with spaces of approximately 1/8th of an inch between but not evenly spaced . The lines are not perfectly straight but are symmetrical. They have an hour glass shape to them with the top being slightly larger than the bottom. one is 12" high and the other 9 1/2" high. What do you think the value of this set would be?
- Dennis, Canada
[2004-08-28 20:06:47]

Marcia answers...
McCoy is a different age group and I am not that familiar with it.

Hello Marcia. My mother has a yellow ware bowl that has the #424 and then under those numbers, it has the #9. The bowl has two sets of large pink and 2 slim blue strips at the top rim and right under it. It was her grandmother's who received it as a wedding gift when she married @ 14 years old. What would the value be??? Carol Jarrard, Mississippi
- CAROL JARRARD, MISSISSIPPI
[2004-08-24 00:16:02]

Marcia answers...
Yellowware with pink sripes can be from the 1920's to the 1940's depending on condition. It's worth from 40 to 100 dollars.

I recently bought, in an antique store, 2 casserole pieces that were identified as "yellow ware." They are both an aqua or greenish color (labelled green by the store). One has a ribbed design, the other has concave round impressions on the lid. Both have USA, tho in different styles, marked on the bottom. I cannot find anything like them in any of the research I have done so far, but found your site and thought you might recognize them. I can send pictures if you need them. I'm curious to know more and to have an idea as to whether they are worth collecting more of or not. (I just bought them because the color works in my kitchen...!) I've since seen another casserole dish in a similar finish, and a few small handled bowls and a cookie jar in the ribbed design. Thank you in advance for your help.
- Anita, KS
[2004-08-23 04:35:04]

Marcia answers...
There is a green Mccoy yellowware, but aqua may be Bauer. Please send pictures to info@cidermillantiques.com Marcia

Hi! I bought a Vintage mCcoy yellowware batter/milk pitcher. The pitcher is green-glazed with no chips or cracks. The bottom has a shield within a circle with the #121. What would the value be???
- Sherrie Anderson, Pa
[2004-08-19 19:57:35]

Marcia answers...
Sherrie, The green glaze Mccoy is another subject, and I am not an expert on its value, but if it's not a new one, I would put it in the shop for around $125.

Hi Marcia, I have a bowl that I believe to be early 1900 Yellowware but am not sure. I saw the same bowl only smaller on an antique website and the color and design was the same. I'd like to send you a few pics to see if you can tell me if it is a real yellowware bowl. How do I send you a picture. Also can you explain the 3 points you talked about??? My bowl has 3 small lines under the outer lip that different sizes. Thank you for any help you can give. Terry
- Terry Anderson, Michigan
[2004-08-16 20:11:12]

Marcia answers...
The three points are at the bottom of the bowl on the base. They are where the prongs held the bowl for firing.

Does anyone have any information on how old a Pineapple shaped cookie jar, stamped McCoy USA on the bottom is????
- P M Pena, California
[2004-08-14 12:48:20]

Marcia answers...
USA Mccoy is from the 30's to the 70's, but it is not yellowware. Marcia

I have a MCCOY yellowware bowl with a green glaze on it. It has pictures of a girl watering flowers and window boxes on it. It has the number 166 USA on the bottom. It is 4 inches high and 7 inches in diameter. My mom has had it for years and gave it to me because I am always gardening. I would like to have an idea what it is worth for insurance purposes. I have looked in some McCoy books but have not found it and yesterday I found a picture of one on the internet but it was pumpkin color and it said that at an auction in 200e it went for $80.00. I understand the green glaze is not as valuable. Can you tell me what time it was made and an approximate value. Thank you Carol Wedin
- Carol Wedin, Minnesota
[2004-08-11 21:41:02]

Marcia answers...
Green has gained popularity in the last couple of years and if your wonderful Mccoy bowl is in good condition it should go for around $100, if it's from the 50's and we are all getting older. Marcia

i have 3 interesting pie plates (am not really sure 2 of them are pie plates)...one is yellow with a buff-white clay added to the middle to depict adam and eve in the garden. the two clays dried at different rates so the figures are fire-cracked but glazed over...the other two are a mystery to me but i am sure they are very old...they are quite light and not stoneware...their background color is buff and they have paintings of people on them and are definatly folk art...altho shaped like a pie pan they have longer sides like a milk pan but are not deep enough...both have border designs and in the middle of one is a man playing a fiddle while he and a smaller man (chld?) are dancing, the other is a woman in an early 1800s empire style with a skien of wool in her hand...the colors are very garish and and are blue, green, and iron red ... i do have a pic of them but cannot figure how to attach it to this...any ideas on the items? ...thank you
- nena, az
[2004-08-04 14:46:43]

Marcia answers...
The pie plates are not yellowware but are probably English Bisque. Marcia

I have two small yellow ware bowls. One has 2 thin yellow stripes and measure 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 tall, the other has 3 thin navy blue stripes and is 5 1/4 wide by 2 1/4 tall. the first one is mint and the second has a hairline crack inside and a small chip out of the rim. Neither of them are marked in any way. I would love to know a little about them. they belonged to my great grandmother. Thank You Andrea
- Andrea McArdell, Florida
[2004-07-30 15:41:48]

Marcia answers...
The one with the white stripes is older then the blue one, and it is the smallest of the pack, maybe Ohio or Philadelphia. The blue one is around the 20's and could be made by anyone, probably Ohio. Check the books they are in there.

Hi! I have a set of three Yellow Rock molds - Yellow Rock Phila is on the bottom of each of them. They measure aprox 3x3 are triangular in shape. Two are in perfect condition on has a small chip on the inside of the rim. Are they butter molds? Any thoughts on value? Thanks for your help.
- Lori, PA
[2004-07-22 13:32:01]

Marcia answers...
Good stuff and hard to find. These molds are worth about $100 each, use to be able to find them for $25 each - no more....

Is there such a thing as a yellowware rolling pin with white stripes on it? I thought I've have seen one somewhere in a magazine, book or ebay (but it might just be my imagination). I love your website - what a great resource! Thanks!
- Beth, Washinton
[2004-07-18 20:42:23]

Marcia answers...
I have never seen a yellowware rolling pin with white stripes. I have seen the french pottery with blue and white stripes. They may also be making a reproduction of one now as they are making a lot of new Yelloware. Marcia

I recently purchased a yellow bowl that is 2 1/2" tall. It is 6 1/2" inside diameter and 7 1/2" outside diameter. It's decorated with blue lines above and below a 1/4" blue band. No chips or cracks. The finish is shiny with small(forks,spoons) scratches. The bottom has what looks like a letter R with a V inside the R. The bottom also has three marks like it had been attached to something. I would really appreciate your opinion as to maker,age and value. Thanks, Ron.
- RON RHODES, KENTUCKY
[2004-07-14 17:13:50]

Marcia answers...
It may be a 50's pie plate or bottom of a casserole. I have to look up the rv if it has the three marks it may be older then the 50's, I'd have to see the picture to be sure. Marcia

Linda, I recently acquired a pitcher that I can find no information on. It resembles yelloware, but it is green. It is shaped like a pineapple. Markings on bottom are USA N-10 1 or N-10 I. Can you give me any info. Your help is appreciated. Thanks, Kim
- kim floyd, louisiana
[2004-07-09 14:23:15]

Marcia answers...
I have no clue what it is, but USA marked was made in the 50s and is not yellowware. Marcia

We have a yellowware mocha mixing bowl measuring 9 1/2" in diameter. It has a white band with blue feathers or seaweed.It has a thin dark brown band both above and below the white band. It has 3 or 4 sm. stains in the bottom of the bowl. Any info. on age & value would be a great help! Thanks Marcia Kim
- Kim, Mi.
[2004-07-07 22:37:27]

Marcia answers...
It's a great bowl, no hairlines etc. and all that nonsense about stains etc. Worth $450 plus age 1850 Plus England . . . good bowl!

I wrote yesterday about a family member's bowl, the 3 of us have gotten together today, the inside of the bowl is creamy white and the outside you would call a yellowy bisque, the 3 potters marks are on the bottom and show thru to the inside, maybe this add'l info will help, Thanks
- Anne Britton, Oregon
[2004-07-06 22:22:41]

Marcia answers...
Yes, It's English, enjoy, Marcia

a family member has about a 15 inch across very large bowl which she bough as yellow ware, it is embossed, no stripes, 1 color inside and out and is marked on bottom Green and England. Could you provide info on this bowl? Thanks
- Anne Britton, Oregon
[2004-07-06 03:01:59]

Marcia answers...
The Green Co in England did make yellowware. It is usually white inside and yellow outside and much lighter then the American. If it is all yellow and deep in color its o.k., but you have to be very careful because I think the Co. may be still in existence. Have to look that one up.

Where can I buy a yellow ware rolling pin?
- Elizabeth Kenney, Rhode Island
[2004-07-05 19:35:31]

Marcia answers...
Sorry, I just sold mine and haven't seen another one. Marcia

I have a 9in. pie plate. It appears to be rather old, it has crazing all over. I am having a hard time finding a value for it.
- Joanna Feltner, IN
[2004-06-29 13:52:31]

Marcia answers...
A yellowware pie plate in good condtion, no hairlines or chips, crazing's o.k. is valued from $120 to $220. Gone up in price just like milk... Marcia

Marcia, I recently purchased a very large, what looks to be yellowware bowl. It is kind of creamy tan in color with 3 rusty brown bands around it, one fat with a narrow one on either side, & the glaze on these bands seems to be flaked off in places. There is crazing throughout & the bottom has some flakes out of it as well. The mark is hard to make out, what I can see is a 14, & 2 L's with a line under them, The word oven & the word ware, pretty far apart. I'm sending you a few pictures. I would love to know if this is a hull yellowware bowl, the age, & what it might be worth. However, I love it regardless. Thanks so much, Debbie
- Deborah Johnson, Tennessee
[2004-06-29 09:24:29]

Marcia answers...
The bowl is ovenware. It may be Weller or Hull or USA Hull. Usually it has the H on the bottom, around the 50's and worth about $65 to $85. Marcia

I found two yellow ware pie plates (at least I think they are yellow ware) at a yard sale along with an 8 and 1/2 inch dutch oven without the lid. The glaze is crackled in the dutch oven but there are no other flaws. The bottom of all the pieces have the word star in the center surrounded by the words fire clay acid proof. There are small handles on each of the pie plates. The glaze on the pie plates are not crackled and are in very good condition although it does appear the pieces were use to bake pies because there is faint staining on the outside of the plates. The pie plates measure 10". Could you give me an idea of the age (I found a 10" Dutch oven at another website that was identical to the smaller one I found that stated it was from the late 1800's to early 1900's.) and value? I'm curious because I paid $1.00 for all three pieces. Thank you for your assistance.
- Patty Hunneyman, New York
[2004-06-28 06:35:49]

Marcia answers...
You got a super buy! Can you send a picture, because I am stumped. Send it to info@cidermillantiques.com Marcia

I have a green glazed Buccaneer pitcher that looks like yelloware, not marked, some glaze pops but otherwise perfect condition. Any idea on age or value?
- JANICE M CAPUTO, PA
[2004-06-18 10:42:37]

Marcia answers...
I really have no idea of value with the green glaze. I would have to see a picture. Marcia

Hi! I bought a brown-glazed yellowware bowl at a garage sale. I'm wondering if you could give me a clue as to what pattern/make it might be. It's approximately 10", and has kind of a basket weave pattern on the side. Sound familiar? If you need additional info, please let me know. Thanks so much!
- Amy Greer, Colorado
[2004-06-16 12:34:06]

Marcia answers...
First of all, is it all brown glazed? Then it's not yelloware, probably Ohio, but if the yellowware shows thru the sponge it is Bennington. That basket weave pattern is usually 50's pottery. Marcia

Hello Marcia, My husbands brothers inlaws have a bowl that I believe is yelloware. It has blue flowers around the rim (i think they are connected by a vine). There is no markings on the bottom of the bowl. Any thoughts on this. Nothing that I have seen you write about mentions flowers. They are wondering about value. Thanks, Patti from Michigan
- Patti, Michigan
[2004-06-08 17:18:04]

Marcia answers...
I have never seen yellowware with blue flowers, look into Watt or bowls from Ohio. Marcia

I have two flower vases that are yellow and are make usa. They belong to my grandmother.
- mary amason, ms
[2004-06-06 15:32:35]

Marcia answers...
They are not yellowware, they didn't make flower vases, most likely from the 50s.

I recently purchased a great yelloware bowl. It does have the three markings indicating authencity, but they are INSIDE the bottom of the bowl, not on the outside bottom. Is it still authentic???
- Christie O'Brien, NJ
[2004-06-01 15:07:00]

Marcia answers...
Remember the three markings don't always mean yellowware.Bauer pottery and others have it. Must be yellow clay with the striped markings or plain and yes, the markings can be inside and/or outside.

I have a rectangle shaped platter that looks like it could be yellow ware,It has tiny cracks all through it and has very snall leaves and flowers around the edge.and on the outer edge it looks like it has been lightly sponged with the same turquoise color. It has no markings on the back. Thanks, Carlina
- Carlina Chandler, TN
[2004-05-27 23:17:07]

Marcia answers...
Carlina, It doesn't sound like yellowware with all those markings, but I would have to see the piece,can you send a picture. (send to info@cidermillantiques.com)With leaves and flowers, it sounds like a 1950s piece.

I have a really large, 15.5 inches wide by 6.75 inches in hieght. It is an embossed yellow ware bowl with "yellow rock" printed in blue on the bottom.Any info as to date and value would be appreciated. thanks, Callie
- Callie, New Jersey
[2004-05-19 17:55:55]

Marcia answers...
Yellow rock was made in Philadelphia around the 20s. If the condition is perfect its worth around $250. Marcia

Hello, I found an old cookie Gingerbread man crock I believe it might be yellowware. I would like for you to look at it see what you think. If I could have your email address I could send you some pictures of the crock. Thanks so much. Patsy
- Patsy Kline, SC
[2004-05-17 11:47:30]

Marcia answers...
Patsy, you can send it thru info@cidermillantiques.com.

Have you ever seen a spice jar..........spice written in blue on front...covered and about 4 or 5 inches tall, 21/2 to 3 inches across. I don't have it in front of me at the moment but I believe it to have a couple of thin white stripes on it as well as the blue letters................Interested in rarity and possible value. Can't find any cracks or chips. Seems to be all good and has original cover..............
- Carol Webb, NH
[2004-05-16 02:26:35]

Marcia answers...
Hull pottery had one that said "spices" engraved with 2 blue lines, dandy line by brush. Mccoy had a spice jar with a thick white line with black letters. Yours may be the English version, is the jar quite thin with thin letters?

Hi Marcia, I have a large bowl that I believe may be yellow ware. It is roughly 11.5 inches in diameter at the top and 5.5.inches deep. The color is brownish yellow with a blue/white/white/white/blue stripe around the middle. Also on the base there are three dimples/points. Could you identify this and give a rough value. There are no other identifying marks.
- Joan Franz, New York
[2004-05-01 18:49:23]

Marcia answers...
Worried about the brownish color ,usually blue white white and large blue...would have to see this one send photo. Marcia

I have a collection of about 20 yellowware banded bowls which I have displayed in my kitchen, and I am having a hard time finding dinnerware that will compliment my collection. Do you know of any potteries that currently offer fuctional dinnerware in a "yellowware" type pattern?
- Sage Zimmerman, Wisconsin
[2004-04-25 09:50:09]

Marcia answers...
Pfaltzqraff has a wonderful Americana pattern with yellowware and blue sponge. I have started to collect them and now have desesrt plates and cups and saucers. They are just hard to find discontinued in the 60's. If interested in starting a collection I can send some pictures. You will not find them at house sales in Wisconsin......

I am looking for a Yellow Ware Rolling Pin for my sister-in-law. Do you know where I might find one? Thanks.
- Karen Wira, Kentucky
[2004-04-19 15:25:01]

Marcia answers...
Yes I have one , it has replaced handles and a couple of black dings but priced accordingly old and good. Marcia

I have a yellow ware over and back small crock. It is yellow with red stripes going across the crock. I am wondering what the value os this crock is. Thank you
- Tiffany, Minnesots
[2004-03-25 12:53:19]

Marcia answers...
Tiffany, You know the crock is brand new and sold in Crate and Barrel outlets for around 7.50 to ten dollars. If you bought it as a old crock bring it back with this note. Marcia

I recently purchased a bowl from an estate sale. I am not familiar with yelloware/spongeware but it does favor some pictures that I have. There is an emblem on the bottom of the bowl that looks to be two capital B's back to back or a butterfly or the number 88. Would you know what this emblem could be? Thanks, Beth
- Beth, Virginia
[2004-03-23 08:59:41]

Marcia answers...
Beth, I am not familiar with that emblem. Is the bowl bennington sponge or yellowware? I am writing another article for the country register so I will be doing, more research so if I come across that will let you know. Marsha

Hi Marcia! We have an old pitcher that belonged to my Grandmother. A friend of my mother once told us that it was yellowware. It has an indian on the front. Do you think it could be yellowware? If so, what is the value? Thanks!
- April, Md
[2004-03-06 19:40:57]

Marcia answers...
I am not sure it is yellowware, I would have to research that one, it may be Ohio buckeye.

Hi Marcia, I've got 2 molds, one is yellow ware 6.5" across with what looks like a pineapple designs, and the other is 7 3/4" across but brown colored exterior and greyish inside with fruit design (plums or peaches?). I don't really know alot about this stuff so I'm trying to find history and value. I think they are in great shape. The yellow one has a couple of chips and a few rub marks, the brown one has crazing and some of the old batter baked on real good! Do you have an idea of how old they might be and what kind of value I might be looking at? I can send you pictures if you have the time. Thanks.
- Janice, British Columbia, Canada
[2004-02-26 12:43:57]

Marcia answers...
Janice, your pineapple mold is around turn of the century and in excellant shape, valued around $250.00. The other mold with the brown exterior is around the 40's and valued around $100.00, but the demanding price is the condition and rarity of the piece. Pineapple is good, because it means welcome and in the 1700 if you had a pineapple - you had some cash''''

HI MARCIA.I JUST FOUND YOUR WEB SITE AND ORDERED JOHN'S BOOK. TELL ME ABOUT THE LARGE BOWL THAT'S PICTURED ON YOUR WEB PAGE THAT'S ON THE BOTTOM ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE ONE AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT. THANKS,DAN
- DAN STOCKTON, MISSISSIPPI
[2004-02-18 14:55:13]

Marcia answers...
I think you are talking about the embossed batter bowl. These can be English if lightweight and the heavier ones are American. The turn of the century produced in bowls and batter bowls.

Hi Marcia, I beleive I have a Brush McCoy Dandyline yellow ware salt crock, but it is completely missing its wooden lid, and has a small hairine. I can't find a value for it anywhere, and was wondering if you could please help me. Thanks, Elaine
- Elaine, ohio
[2004-02-11 00:52:40]

Marcia answers...
The Dandyline had the white band, and yes alot of lids were missing. Have a new one made, and even then with a hairline at best retail value is around 250. Marcia

I have a yelloware pitcher and 6 mugs I've had for about 45 years it has 2 thin blue lines around the top and 2 around the bottom,also just checked and they have the 3 "nubs" they say pure buckeye on the bottom,any info. please
- bonnie schoenbaechler, ind
[2004-02-10 03:34:53]

Marcia answers...
Great pieces, I have had many sets and I do mention them in my article. They were giveaways for, I do believe, flour or syrup from Ohio. Have to look that up. 1920's and they are a very nice set; approximate retail value 300 to 500.

Hi, I have been collecting yellow ware for quite a while, and I just saw a bisquit jar, Hull mark, about 7" high and 5" wide, lid with a knob, around the jar was a raised scene of people and a church, some white in the raised scene. It was definetly old, slight chip on edge of top. I checked all my books and found nothing. It was priced at $195. Have you ever seen or heard of this item?. Thanks, Helen
- Helen Shue, New Jersey
[2004-02-07 15:51:12]

Marcia answers...
Hi Helen when you called you didn't say it had the H mark on the bottom, because that is Hull and American, but probably the 50's. Chipped means the value is cut in half.

I purchased a piece of pottery today and although a piece was broken out and put back in (poorly)I think it might be an early piece. It looks like it was turned, and has a blue/yellow glaze of some kind, which is crazed inside and out, and some of the glaze has chipped off. I do have photos if that would help. It is about 13" high and has two small handles at the top. I think it is ovoid? shaped.
- Judy Moore, Florida
[2004-01-31 20:33:12]

Marcia answers...
Blue-yellow glaze is usually not yellowware unless it was sponged or looks like chicken wire. Does It have the three marks at the bottom for the potters wheel? You can send me a photo and I might be able to help you more, Marcia

I'm available in February for "that tour" of Marcia's and your home. Call me.
- wilma kurtz, n.j.
[2004-01-19 15:59:26]

Marcia answers...
Hey Wilma, We are getting ready doing Peggy's house and my kitchen! Love ya, Marcia

I have 4 nesting bowls which I just researched as being yellow ware. The large one is 10.25" across the top, the next 9.25, the next 8.25 and the small 6.25. The 2 middle size one have a 1/2" wide white band flanked by 2- 1/8" bands just under the rim. Any idea of when these might have been made and value? Thanks so much for answering and a great site!
- Care, WI
[2004-01-17 10:39:11]

Marcia answers...
I really need to see pictures but they are good bowls. The white band is very popular, but there are so many repro's at this time. Make sure they have the three points marks and they have the telltale age marks, and if they meet the criteria, they are the turn of the century and condition is the price value.

Hi Marcia, I'm new to yellowware and have become hooked. I've read your article and it referenced 3 nibs on the bottom of the bowl. Today I purchased two bowls. The first was labelled as being Hull, 8 1/4 inches. It has these nibs on the bottom. It has a stamp - USA - and a number that I can't make out. It's cream colored and has raised bands from the bottom up that are painted a salmon/pink color, then smooth thin lt blue, 1/2 inch salmon, then thin light blue again. The second bowl is a 9 inch, beautiful golden color with U.S.A stamped in the bottom. It has a wider rim with embossing, and embossing on the bowl. There is no slip. This was marked as being McCoy. Can you tell me if these makers are correct, and what value they might be? There aren't any cracks, chips, crazing on either piece. Thank you! I'm anxious to learn all I can. Deb
- Deb Lees, Wi
[2004-01-16 21:07:35]

Marcia answers...
USA and Mccoy are around the 50's, good bowls and in good condition are good way to start a collection. Sometimes the salmon pink is a later bowl and because these are of later vintage I have a problem with value without pictures.

Hi Marcia, I inherited a McCoy cookie jar from my grandmother. I don't know much about McCoy items so I started searching on the internet and found your webpage. The cookie jar is very different looking. It's yellow and green. It looks like a panda bear hanging in some bambo trees. The tree trunk is actually where the cookies go. There is a lid, but it's chipped slightly. It kind of looks like a mushroom. There is a McCoy mark on the bottom. Have you ever heard or run across a cookie jar like this? Any information you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you! Anne
- Anne, Georgia
[2004-01-15 12:45:57]

Marcia answers...
Anne, Mccoy is much later yellowware if at all. Treasure your gift, but I do not think it is yellowware. Marcia

Hi Marcia, I don't have a specific question but wanted to connect as I collect yellowware (mostly with white slip bands)as well as blue and white stoneware, some graniteware and some textiles. I also love pine and painted furniture--though mine is of the late 1800's to early 1900's variety. My look is more "farmhouse" than early New England. I also love old painted farm signs--I have one advertising rabbits and one eggs. I will be heading your way (I hope) this summer to visit my daughter and grandkids in New Hampshire. I plan to do a roadtrip and antique along the way. My daughter by the way is also a horse person and I have purchased antique horse-related iron pieces and paintings for her. She just moved to New Hampshire this fall and has a stable but no horse yet. Hopes to by summer--the stable is ready and waiting. If you have any wide white slip banded yellowware I would be interested. I guess I could ask one question--tell about your horses. Thanks from the cold (below zero tonight) north country. Betsy
- Betsy, Minnesota
[2004-01-13 21:42:55]

Marcia answers...
Hi Betsy, I bet we beat your temp in the mid-Hudson valley. It is suppose to go to 40 degrees below with the wind factor tonite. Social is 27 years old and now a super dressage horse and was performing on upper training. We gave up the cross country and hunting when my Darby died, and I was really hurting from all the falls. Darc'y is now 16 and a great thoroughbred, who I have trained from 8 years old and not a saddle on her back. Two shoes is a cross between a shire thoughbred and quarter horse and is a super 6 year old that we are starting to jump again, beginning dressage and winning. If only I was ten years younger, but we love our horses and if your daughter comes down this way we know some great ones. I only have small thin white rim bowls at present, but I do have one at home - wide white band and very mottled that I can take a picture of. I love it because looks so old. Be sure to call this summer and make an appointment so I can be there. Marcia

Hello Marcia, I hope you had a wonderful Holiday. I just acquired a very large yelloware bowl (14"). It has a narrow band of dark brown, with a thick band of white, and then another narrow band of dark brown. Unfortunately, there is a chip in the top and there is a hairline in the bowl. There is also crazing throughout. I believe it is a very old bowl. Can you give me an idea on what it might be worth, even with its boo-boos. I appreciate your help, and hope to talk to you soon. Regards, Lorrie
- Lorrie Place, NY
[2004-01-04 22:08:38]

Marcia answers...
Laurie, are the bands brown or rust?. The rust bands are usually older then the brown bands. Brown banded pieces are from the 20's to 40's, rust bands are earlier. A 14 " yellow ware bowl is great, but the condition is what makes the price, and with the faults I would put it under $100. Marcia

Hi Marcia, My name is Robin and I have been collecting yellowware for about 1 year now. I have to admit, I am addicted. Still being new to yellowware, I do have 2 questions. I stumbled upon 2 pieces of yelloware and I was wondering if you could give me an idea of their value? The first one is a rolling pin which is in great condition. No chips, cracks, crazing and it does have a wonderful shine to it. It has the original handles and it does work. The second is a water cooler with a lid on it. It is in the shape of a keg and stands about 18 inches high. It does have the original spout. It's in great condition, no chips, cracks, crazing and has a wonderful shine. Neither piece has no discoloration. I was wondering if you could give me an idea on the value of it? I also just acquired 2 nappies (no rim on them) one is 11" and the other is 13" again, both in mint condition. What are your thoughts? Thanks for reading this email and I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks Robin
- Robin, DE
[2004-01-01 21:59:29]

Marcia answers...
Robin, Your purchases sound wonderful. The nappie's without a rim usually are milkpans and lighter and straighter sides then a nappie. But great finds 200+. The water cooler I have never seen in yellowware only in chickenwire pottery from Ohio. The rolling pin a great find retailing at 450+. Marcia

Have you ever heard of a yellow ware mold with an elephant design embossed on it? I have heard of corn, and grapes and recently heard of the elephant. How much would one sell for? Thanks, Lynne
- Lynne, Pennsylvania
[2003-12-04 13:32:54]

Marcia answers...
Lynne, I have never seen an elephant on a mold. I know I sold a fish once for over 300 and also a frog. Yours would be unique. Marcia

Nice article, Marcia and thanks for touting my book. I am starting to work on another one, so if you know of any good collections that would like to contribute, please let me know. Stay warm, john
- john gallo antiques, NY
[2003-12-02 01:16:08]

Marcia answers...
John, I do have people who come into the store with great collections, we will just need pictures so let me know how you progress. Marcia

  • Marcia has released a new article about yellowware. It is available now.    Click here!   Let here share her expertise with you.
  • Look also for a marvelous article on yellowware in Country Home Magazine in the July/August issue 2002. Marcia Decillo provided her knowledge and expertise as the Resource for this article.
  • Marcia recommends John Gallo's book,   19th and 20th Century Yellow Ware   for the serious collector.

  • There was a wonderful article in   Country Living   Magazine about yellow ware.

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