Monmouthwestern stoneware by bette cooper and jim martin has been written to provide a comprehensive and accurate history of what is now known as the monmouthwestern stoneware company and the seven companies which were its predecessors. The monmouth pottery company was founded in 1892 in monmouth,illinois. Monmouthwestern stoneware by martin, jim, 1983, wallacehomestead book co. In 1906 the monmouth il pottery company merged with 6 others to create the western stoneware company. In 1906, monmouth was one of seven midwestern companies that merged to create western stoneware. He was nicknamed sleepy eye because of his heavily lidded eyes. Western stoneware or monmouth pottery researchers say was produced in the mid to late 1920s, when wallace j. Early 20th western stoneware 5 gallon canning crock weir seal. What is the value of a 15 gallon monmouth pottery crock. Isbn 9780870694202 9780870694202 softcover, wallacehomestead book co, 1983 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Bwposecc stoneware information archive of articles. Monmouth western stoneware by jim martin, bette cooper, isbn 0870693727, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores.
Monmouth western stoneware had a line of birdshaped serving pieces above top. See more ideas about pottery, monmouth, western pottery. There are a lot of items from the monmouth western stoneware that are not in the book. Western stoneware crock for sale vintage antiques for sale. Colors are blue, grey and green any combination of the these colors. Antique western stoneware company 3 gallon crock monmouth il. Monmouth vintage art pottery vase monmouth western. This crock came from plant number 6 clinton stoneware of clinton missouri, which was established in 1898 and produced until 1910. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. We have the best deals on western stoneware crock so stop by and check us out first. Cooper, bette and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Monmouth western stoneware price guide by jim martin, bette cooper, may 1983, wallacehomestead book co edition, paperback. Monmouth western stoneware by martin, jim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This new company kept the same style of maple leaf logo that the monmouth pottery company had used. Bette cooper author of monmouth western stoneware price guide. It was also called harvest or field jug, as water was carried in them to the men in the fields. Illinois pottery centers illinois, stoneware, helpful hints. I found a jug just like this one listed in a 1983 book called monmouth western stoneware. Monmouth, illinois was one of the most popular areas for producing these. Monmouth western stoneware by jim martin, bette cooper, isbn. Monmouth western stoneware by jim martin goodreads. This vase has a raised usa within a block mark on the bottom with a dry rim. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We are looking forward to meeting more people interested in western stoneware, monmouth and weir pottery.
Antique monmouthwestern stoneware pottery identification. The section is titled western stoneware company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. Most old crock owners have no idea who the maker was. These are items found in the western stoneware company files, with weir marked. The monmouth pottery company began in 1894 and was located in monmouth, illinois. Monmouth western stoneware considering the vast amount of potteries in the western illinois area in a proximity of a 50 mile range, this book defines some of them. Collectors refer to the pattern as daisy and dot, the glaze finish color as warm colorado brown and the style motif as pennsylvania dutch. Find great deals on ebay for western stoneware and western stoneware crock. Monmouth usa pottery vase monmouth western stoneware. Monmouth western stoneware price guide may 1983 edition. In 1906, 7 small potteries were merged to form the western stoneware company. They produced useful items like butter churns, crocks and jars. The complete cookie jar book by mike schneider revised 4th edition speaks of marcrest on page 174.
The monmouth pottery company of monmouth, illinois began production in 1894 producing a wide range of utilitarian wares, crock jars, jugs, stoneware bowls and. Monmouth was the home for western stoneware, known for its maple leaf imprint and for producing sleepy eye collectible ceramics, which are recognizable by the blueonwhite basrelief indian profile. Monmouth western stoneware by bette cooper and jim martin has been written to provide a comprehensive and accurate history of what is now known as the monmouth western stoneware company and the seven companies which were its predecessors. Blue monmouth western stoneware pottery beanpot with lid and chainlink pattern monmouth bean pot ceramic bean pot farmhouse kitchen. We are so appreciative of the turnout 71 signed our book for the stoneware museum open house. Monmouthwestern stoneware 1983 edition open library. I have a 20 gallon western stoneware crock, made in monmouth. Early monmouth western stoneware blue stencil mixing bowl. Abington and haeger are not mentioned but did exist in the area as well as frankoma, peoria, alexis,ruckles, galesburg and morton,all from illinois. Vintage monmouth western stoneware brown ribbed batter bowl maple. The mark is identical to the monmouth1116 vase just added, albeit a bit more pronounced. The color varies on this reimagined vase from ws early art collection. A new vase has been created is available for purchase.
Profusely illustrated with over 500 color and mostly blackandwhite photographs, this rare outofprint book provides a definitive pictorial survey of the pottery and stoneware production from monmouth, illinois. It merged into the western stoneware company in 1905. Monmouth western stoneware price guide jim martin, bette. Isbn 9780870694202 9780870694202 softcover, wallacehomestead book co, 1983 founded in 1997, has become a leading book. Until 1906 when it was purchased by western stoneware co. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The museum will be open friday, saturday and sunday from 105 each day. This crock has on small chip near bottom, nothing really significant considering most of these old crocks do have chips and cracks. Monmouth usa pottery vase monmouth western stoneware co. The western stoneware company of monmouth, illinois. Bette cooper is the author of monmouth western stoneware 4. Monmouth western stoneware by jim martin and bette cooper. Monmouthwestern stoneware by jim martin and bette cooper, wallace homestead book.
It has the blue maple leaf design in the center, with the logo across the lower part of the crock. This cream and brown bowl features a finish that is unglazed on the exterior, with an incised lotus flower design, bearing a dark brown to. Monmouthwestern stoneware by jim martin and bette cooper, wallace homestead book co. Seldom will the collector find better documentation of a potterys history and products. I would like to see a more complete list of all their stoneware. Antique western stoneware company 3 gallon crock monmouth il maple leaf ebay. Sleepy eye lived from 1780 to 1860 and was a sioux chief from 1825 to his death. They cover the monmouth pottery company of monmouth, il merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the western stoneware company.
However, page 32 of the 1983 book monmouthwestern stoneware by jim martin and bette cooper presents images of seven stoneware items including this birdbath that are described as such. Apr 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Monmouthwestern stoneware price guide book, 1983 worldcat. Monmouth western stoneware by jim martin and bette cooper has been written to provide a comprehensive and accurate history of what is now known as the monmouth western stoneware company and the seven companies with were its predecessors. Find great deals on ebay for monmouth pottery and western stoneware. Antique vintage western stoneware monmouth pottery blue chain pitcher bowl set. The monmouthwestern stoneware book shows identical types of.
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