Ceramics and Pottery

The Agora
The Agora is dedicated to the discussion of 20th Century ceramics, and aims to provide readers with evidence-based information about the works of major ceramic manufacturers.
http://www.theagora.com.au

Antique Tiles from Europe 1870-1930
A collection of Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco era European wall tiles with photographs, dates and sizes.
http://www.koenig-antique-tiles.com

Ashtead Potters Limited
Includes a history, examples and marks for this short lived British pottery from 1923 to 1935.
http://ashteadpottery.com

Bauer Quarterly
Sales of back issues of magazine devoted to Bauer pottery.
http://www.home.ix.netcom.com/~bauerpot/bq/

Breadplates or Breadtrays
Information regarding bread trays or bread plates. Collecting and values.
http://www.breadtrays.netfirms.com

Carltonware Info
Reference site containing pattern names and numbers. Includes sections on value, identifying fakes, and dating.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/mjp/carltonhome.htm

Ceramic1900 - Jason Jacques Inc.
Art Nouveau and Japanist Ceramic Masterworks, Massier, Amphora, Zsolnay, French Studio Pottery, Objets D'Art.
http://www.ceramic1900.com/

Chiquita's McCoy Pottery
A web site devoted to the collection, display, and historical significance of McCoy Pottery.
http://www.quita.net/

Clarice Cliff Collectors Club
Resource site for collectors of Clarice Cliff pottery. Art Deco 'Masterpieces' from the 1920s and '30s.
http://www.claricecliff.com

Clayzee
Worldwide ceramics and pottery listings of sites ranging from functional pottery, ceramic art, industrial ceramics to manufacturers, suppliers, classes and educational institutions. Complete resource for all areas of ceramics field.
http://clayzee.com/

Country Living: Blue and White Transferware
Feature on the history of transferware, collecting tips, and links to resources for buyers and collectors.
http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliving/collect/icons/articles/0,12922,284645_293997-1,00.html

Cowan Pottery Associates
Organization promotes pottery created by R. Guy Cowan. Image gallery, classifieds, membership information and links.
http://www.cowanpottery.org

Czech Collector's Association
Dedicated to Austrian, Bohemian, and Czechoslovakian decorative arts. Membership information, links, newsletter, show and auction schedule.
http://www.czechcollectors.org/

Delightful Dogs
Information about collecting Staffordshire dog pottery.
http://www.delightfuldogs.com/

Ecanada Art Pottery
History of George Emery and the Ecanada pottery, Includes photographs and sections on Identification Marks and reproductions.
http://ecanadaartpottery.com

Empire Porcelain Company
A reference site for collectors of Empire Ware pottery.
http://www.btinternet.com/~empire.pie

Eva Zeisel Forum
Formed to exchange information, conduct research and educate about Eva Zeisel's work, including her designs for Hall, Red Wing, Castleton, Zsolnay and Kispester.
http://www.evazeisel.org/

Farnham Pottery Wares
Historical reference material and gallery of products.
http://www.hoggie.demon.co.uk/farnham

Frankoma Family Collectors Association
A national non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and promotion of Frankoma pottery as a collectible.
http://www.frankoma.org

Gotheborg.com
Antique Chinese porcelain collector's help pages offers information on porcelain, history, pottery craft, and porcelain marks.
http://www.gotheborg.com/

Het Blauwe Paard Restauratie Atelier
Conservation and restoration of ceramics, glass and related materials in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
http://www.hetblauwepaard.nl

Honiton Pottery Collectors Society
Promotes the study and collection of pottery made at the Honiton and Crown Dorset potteries.
http://www.cix.co.uk/~moshpit/hpcs/home_frame.htm

Imari Home
Information site details the history of Imari Porcelain.
http://www.imari.com/

The Maling Collectors' Society
Promotes knowledge of and interest in Maling Pottery, made in Newcastle upon Tyne between 1762 and 1963.
http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/6544/home.html

Martz, Karl, and Becky Brown, Studio Pottery
Detailed examples of the studio pottery of Karl Martz and Becky Brown made from the early 1930's until the early 1990's in Nashville and Bloomington, Indiana.
http://martzpots.org

McCoy Pottery
Manufacturer of stoneware art pottery from 1910 to 1990. Historical information, email discussion list, online store.
http://www.mccoypottery.com/

Noelle Beatty Old Quimper Pottery
Quimper, Malicorne, Desvres and other French faience dating from 1875 to 1940 for sale.
http://www.oldquimperpottery.com

Old Quimper
Monthly e-zine with articles on Brittany and Celtic culture, vintage Quimper pottery and books to buy.
http://www.oldquimper.com

Patricia Jansma.
Summaries of 19th and early 20th century Dutch potters and designers. Includes factory and artist/designer marks.
http://members.ams.chello.nl/r.b.rigilink/marksoverzicht.html

The Piggy Bank Page
History of the famous potters and potteries that made them. Photo galleries, glossary of pottery types and contact information.
http://www.piggybankpage.co.uk/

Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery Society
Society concerned with Pilkington's Lancastrian and Royal Lancastrian pottery 1900 to 1958. Newsletters and research.
http://www.pilkingtons-lancastrian.co.uk/

The Potteries
List of potters including photos, background and history from North Staffordshire, England.
http://www.thepotteries.org/

Pottery Marks
Includes a database of UK pottery marks as well as tips for collectors.
http://www.potterymarks.co.uk

Pottery Marks and Famous Potters
Provides selection of information of pottery marks and famous potters. Includes guides about how to start and look after a pottery collection.
http://www.pottery-english.com/

Red Wing Tips
Photos and information on Red Wing dinnerware, art pottery, and stoneware. Includes a question and answer, and discussion forums.
http://www.redwingnet.com

Retroselect.com
A gallery representing a private collection of mostly British ceramics from the 1950s. Includes private insights to collecting.
http://www.retroselect.com/

Spode Dollar Pattern
Article on the transmigration of pottery patterns from Asia.
http://metrotel.co.uk/zakoji/chap1.html

Susie Cooper Information Site
Gallery cataloging this designers work. Includes a biography and sections on shapes, patterns and identifying fakes or modern reproductions.
http://www.susiecooper.net

Virtual ceramic box museum
German ceramic boxes produced 1918 - 1933
http://www.keramikmuseum.ch

Wedgwood Society of Washington DC
Provides forum for Wedgwood enthusiasts to share their common interest in the history, art, science, production, and value of Wedgwood
http://www.wedgwoodcapital.org/

William Brownfield Ceramics
Includes a history, product range summaries and illustrations for this 19th century British pottery.
http://www.brownfield.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm

Wisconsin Pottery Association
Information on many potteries, especially ones located in Wisconsin.
http://wisconsinpottery.org