Antique Rolled-Edge Roseville Pottery Company, Juvenile Creamware

Original Release Date: 1916

Rabbit baby Plate unmarked Roseville.

Roseville did not start marking RV mark until after 1924. Early items are not marked.

This juvenile "Baby’s Plate" with four whimsical rabbits was made by Roseville Pottery Co. and dates around 1919.

The plate is unmarked and measures8” Diameter x 1.5”H

-Decorated in shades of orange and green on the cream background.

-weighs ~ 1 3/4 lb

-The Roseville company made these from heavy pottery, so they didn't slip and slide while the children ate or were being fed and a raised rolled edge prevented food from spilling.

-It is in very good condition despite its years of service and being over 100 years old! -Fine crazing all over, only visible on very close inspection. I could not get them to photograph they are so fine.

-Smooth without chips. Slight fading of top rolled edge trim. It displays very well.

Founded in 1890 by J.F. Weaver in Roseville, Ohio, Roseville Pottery was one of the fastest growing pottery companies at the turn of the century. After incorporating three other ceramic plants from 1895 to 1901, the company relocated to Zanesville, Ohio, where it remained until its eventual closure in 1954.

Manufactured for nearly 70 years, Roseville pottery gained quite a following during the years it was in production. Rather than falling out of favor once production ceased in 1954, its popularity and value only increased. Today, Roseville pottery has become one of the most prized and sought after antique collectibles. Pieces in good condition can be very valuable on the antique market.

Roseville Pottery Juvenile Line:

The Roseville Pottery Company made children’s dinnerware, referenced as the “Juvenile” line, from about 1910 through the early 1930s. These creamware pieces are decorated with cartoonish rabbits, dogs, chicks, and other cute characters designed to appeal to kids.