Pottery

Pottery and ceramic items were used more for everyday living and utility purposes. “Everydayware” pottery items are generally heavier than fine china and include items for dining, cooking, baking and storing. Vintage dinnerware patterns and decorative pieces like salt & peppers or figurines, were handpainted and glazed. Notable makers were Moriyama, Hall Pottery, Harker Pottery and others in the USA, Europe, China, Japan and South America.

Collections include serving pieces for coffee, tea, lemonade, chocolate pitchers, cups, saucers and glasses sets. Dessert plates, bowls and trays for displaying/serving cake, cookies, sandwiches, candy. Baking and storage items include S&Ps, cannisters, spice containers, salt boxes, casseroles, covered serving and storage plates and bowls for meat, cheese and butter, divided relish dishes, baking dishes, mixing-pouring bowls and more.