| Hampshire Pottery 1871 - 1923 (New Hampshire, USA) Majority of the products were Majolica, a high-relief molded earthenware which was very popular among Victorians. Many forms of vegetable and animal figures such as cabbage leaves, corn cobs, fish and fruit were modeled onto platters, jugs, vegetable dishes, etc. Later decorative pieces were designed, such as vases, jardinières and souvenir items. In 1904, Hampshire introduced its "mat" glaze, a lovely green color, on its molded art pottery. Most of the Arts and Crafts period production was molded and featured the matte glazes popularized by Teco, Marblehead, early Weller and Van Briggle potteries at that time. In addition to the Hampshire green glaze, other matte glazes which are collectible are dark blue and brown. Explore all Hampshire pottery here. |
