Rookwood - 1880 - Present - Ohio, USA

Known for its scenic vellum vases. Rookwood is said to be the 1st Company in the United States history to be founded and ran by a female. Rookwood Pottery started in Cincinatti by Maria Longworth Nichols. Influenced by Japanese and European pottery in its early period Rookwood evolved into introducing the innovative "Standard" glaze in 1884 which gave Rookwood its identity. In the 1989 Exposition in Universelle in Paris, Rookwood gained international recognition never received by a American Porcelain company by receiving the gold medal award. Progressing through the 1890's the new lines introduced were the "Aerial Blue" " Sea Green" and "Iris" glaze lines which are some of the most valuable and sought after today. Rookwood was highly successful but struggled further-wards from the great depression whereas a number of times ownership switched hands leading to full closure of the company in 1967. In 2004 investors have restored the company to producing wares in full production. Identification markings on the pottery consist of a backwards R and Forward P with additional flames added. The Identification markings had a additional flame added from 1886 to 1900 for each year in addition to the artists personal markings. After 1900 roman numerals underneath the logo were used for dating. A shape number from 1 - 7301 and a size letter A,B,C etc are part of the identification markings.

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