antique pottery

Making Your Gardening Antique With PotteryBy Keith Markensen


It's unfortunate that people who are just starting to collect pottery overlook some of the best, most unique pottery ever made--antique pottery. Whatever your price range, you can find plenty of options of types of pottery from different designers around the world.
You may think buying anything with the word "antique" in it would be out of the price range of a beginning collector. Although for some pieces this might be true, it is certainly not always the case. There are a variety of colors, styles, characteristics, and cultural traditions to chose from for any collector.
When looking for antique pottery, a collector is sure to find examples of talent from all around the world. Native American pottery is the most well known as being very unique and in high demand, but Greek, Italian, and Polish Pottery are sought after as well. Collectors often are much more specific than choosing between Green or Italian Pottery, for example.
Some look for pottery from a specific region in one of the countries, or even pottery from one specific family or manufacturer. This can be interesting for your collection, but make sure not to overlook other pieces from that time period that may be great pieces of art and history.
It is not easy to collect antique pottery. It is difficult enough to find high quality pieces at a good price, but it is just as necessary to find pieces that fit within the important stylistic characteristics of the time period in which they were made. A collector must overcome the challenges of where to locate the pottery, how to know if it's authentic, and how to purchase it safely. The collection process is part of the joy of owning the pottery however, and the challenges make the most unique pieces that you can acquire well worth the time, effort, and money. It also makes each container unique in your garden!