1939 Rookwood Pottery 6466 Bird Cameo Vase "Birds in Flight"
Rookwood Art Pottery 1939 bird cameo vase pattern 6466 in matte white. Measures 8.5" tall, 3.5" diameter lip and 6.5" diameter shoulder.
CONDITION: No Scratches Or Cracks On The Vase, Overall Very Good Rookwood Art Pottery.
Rookwood Pottery is a ceramics company that was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1880 by Maria Longworth Nichols. It was named after her father's estate, "Rookwood," which in turn was named for a character in a popular novel at the time.
Rookwood Pottery became famous for its high-quality, artistically-inclined ceramics and played a major role in the American art pottery movement. It was known for a variety of styles, including Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and Art Deco. Many talented artists were employed there and they were encouraged to sign and date their work, which now adds to the value of Rookwood pieces.
Unfortunately, the Great Depression hit the company hard, and it ceased production in 1967. However, the brand was revived in 2004 and continues to produce ceramics today. Collectors prize vintage Rookwood Pottery for its beauty, quality, and the fascinating history it represents.
