Blue Ridge Dishware

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Blue Ridge dishware, also known as Southern pottery, was made by the Southern Pottery factory in Erwin, Tenn. It was manufactured between 1938 and 1957 and was all hand painted. Collectible by shape or pattern, some collectors prefer to mix and match.

The most common Blue Ridge patterns are colorful fruits and flowers.

This pattern is called "Pristine." It's unusual to find a Blue Ridge piece just decorated in one color.

Known as "Brittany," here's a knock-off of a French Quimper pattern. The large cup size is rare so the cup and saucer set cost $70.

Pieces of Blue Ridge in Red Nocturne (shown here) and Yellow Nocturne patterns sell for as little as $10 and $5--a real bargain according to host Terry Kovel because these pieces aren't made any more.

This festive "Carnival" pattern would liven up any kitchen. The plate runs $15.

Another fun pattern is "Whirligig." This plate has a price of $22.

One of the most popular patterns today is "Mountain Ivy." The bowl here is tagged at $8 and as it becomes harder to find the value will likely rise.

You can estimate the date of manufacture by the marking found on the bottom of the pottery.

Pieces bearing this marking that reads "detergent proof" and "oven safe" are obviously later ones probably from the 1950s.

Resources
Renninger's Twin Markets
Renninger's Antique & Farmers Market
Website: www.renningers.com
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Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-106
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