Spatterware

Spatterware's earliest examples were made in England and date from the end of the 18th century. But it was mid-19th century that spatterware was most popular, made in both England and later in the United States.

Spatterware decorations are spattered or sponged on the earthenware and in fact according to M.S. Cooperson of Embellish, "if you are shopping in the U.S. it most likely will be referred to as spatterware, and pieces in the U.K will probably be classified as spongeware. But we are all talking about the same thing".

It's important for new collectors to realize that not all spatterware is antique. In the 1940s Polishman Boleslaw Cybis did an antique look peafowl design and the spatterware look is still produced today.

The pieces shown in this gallery are courtesy of he Dirk Soulis Auctions, held in April 2009.

More: Spatterware.org is a simple site with pictures of a variety of spatterware patterns, along with auction prices.

Sources Include:
Warman's Antiques & Collectibles