Frankoma pottery characteristics and history the spruce crafts. Frankoma pottery identification, catalogs and collections. Production of our wonderful pottery continues in local studios that unfortunately cannot be. Beginning with the frankoma pottery, the authors present the histories of many oklahoma firms, including tamac, sequoyah, cherokee, and winart, the clays, glazes, and trademarks by which each firm may be identified, and the variety of pottery they produced.
The collector s guide to frankoma pottery by susan n. Frankoma pottery collectors buy and sell public group. Welcome to the frankoma pottery company new buffalo wall plaque check out the new mini fan dancer, the mini american bison, the rainbow trout, and the new elephant too. This book not only contains many pottery pictures but, also contains a lot of description about the company and the founding family. Vintage frankoma 1973 the annunciation, john freank christmas plate, 8. The mcbain reference frankoma collectors association. What began as a hobby for ou professor of ceramics john frank quickly turned. With a distinctly southwestern flavor, frankoma pottery has been popular with consumers and collectors since about a decade after it was first introduced in 1934.
Frankoma pottery collectors buy and sell has 1,714 members. Its one of the nicest dishes of its type i have ever seen. Clicking on the mold number will take you to the first entry of a given piece in the frankoma catalog. Frankoma collectors is a hub of resources, articles, and information on frankoma pottery. Susan coxs book the collectors guide to frankoma pottery is the first book published about frankoma. As the internet becomes more important in our life it becomes more important to our hobbies also. Looking for frankoma pottery was originally known as the frank potteries when john f. The name frankoma, a combination of his last name and the last three letters of oklahoma, w1. Frankoma and other oklahoma potteries a schiffer book for collectors by. Nice book, the great color pictures broaden your awareness of different pieces made. The collectors guide to frankoma pottery, book two 9780960727407. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Using source names, sapulpa and ada, along with glaze colors and item styles, collectors can identify and date frankoma pottery.
At first frankoma produced vases and other types of art pottery, using a beige clay from the arbuckle mountains, which today is known among frankoma collectors as ada clay. Donna frank has written a wonderful book clay in the masters hands which i recommend to those. John frank founded frankoma pottery in 1933, when he was still an art professor at the university of. The pottery was produced in oklahoma and is no longer in business in the sapulpa location. In 1936, frank quit his position at the university and in 1938.
The mcbain frankoma book 2007, but never before published. A good source of information on frankoma is the guidebook collectorsguide to frankoma pottery by gary schaum. Identifying your collection including gracetone gary v schaum. This paperback book is from 1979 and contains 126 pages about our marvelous pottery company.
Cox in her second book, the collectors guide to frankoma pottery, 1982 reproduced the most important pages from the 1936 catalog. With my 2012 update of this site you can now check a frankoma mold number right from the antique mall on your smart phone. Frankoma the ceramics produced by frankoma pottery, and others in oklahoma, catch the eye of collectors with a wide variety of interests. By robert mcbain this is the frankoma book of books. How to identify frankoma pottery age by the clay youtube. The ceramics produced by frankoma pottery, and others in oklahoma, catch the eye of collectors with a wide variety of interests. The collectors guide to frank oma pottery cox, susan n on. This index will enable you to identify your frankoma pottery if you know the mold number. Twentieth century souvenirs and utility art pottery, americana and native american subjects, and christmas collectibles are all found in this fascination and colorful book. Frankoma company history frankoma pottery and collectibles. Frankoma pottery from oklahoma has a unique western flair and is. This group is for anyone wishing to buy andor sell frankoma pottery or frankoma related. Collectors guide to frankoma pottery1933 through 1990 by gary.
But be aware of its relatively low market value and lack of. Identifying your collection including gracetone gary v schaum on. This is a fan website and not associated with frankoma pottery. A university art teacher, he accepted a position at the university of oklahomas newly created ceramic art department where he taught courses in ceramics from 1927 to 1936. Schaum 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Frankoma sites and sights to see in the sapulpa area. Frankoma gop mug, frankoma political mug, frankoma mug, collectible frankoma mug. Vintage frankoma pottery large wagon wheel pitcher had the chance to buy. Schaum packs this most useful guidebook full of information about frankoma pottery, fully. Cox susan coxs book the collector s guide to frankoma pottery is the first book published about frankoma. This has been a valuable resource for many collectors over the last 30 years.
And other oklahoma potteries with price guide by phyllis bess and tom bess 1996, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. If you really want that brown satin deviled egg dish in sapulpa clay, by all means, get it. Frankoma pieces made since 1954 sport a red clay from sapulpa, oklahoma, while older wares were formed with a tancolored clay dug at ada, oklahoma. Frankoma pottery was founded by john nathaniel frank, who was born in chicago on january 31, 1905. With 265 pages of dazzling color, it is easily the most comprehensive collection of all things frankoma available. Great book for any one interested in oklahoma pottery. John frank founded frankoma pottery in 1933, when he was still an art professor at the university of oklahoma. Mold numbers for reference only in gary schaums collectors guide to frankoma pottery book. Frankoma sites and sights in the sapulpa area updated september 2014 courtesy of the frankoma pottery company sapulpa oklahoma continues to be the place for frankoma pottery. Antique mall ok is an online store and also is located in the i44 antique mall, specializing in frankoma and other pottery, jewelry, antiques and vintage unique and unusual items.
Although never before published, it is a compilation of many sources, some still available and some out of print. Frankoma and other oklahoma potteries schiffer book for. Frankoma and other oklahoma potteries schiffer book for collectors phyllis bess. Collectors guide to frankoma pottery 1933 through 1990. Vintage frankoma pottery plate laid in manger jesus 1969 john frank christmas. Founded in oklahoma in 1933, frankoma pottery is known for its ceramic dinnerware and sculptures, including mugs, vases, and figurines. History of frankoma pottery tulsa historical society.
Rare and unique frank potteries and frankoma vases. The popularity of frankoma creations spawned collectors groups and even an. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Many pieces have the mold number on the base, but older pieces and many newer small pieces have no mold number. The pottery some of which has sold in the thousands is made even more collectible now that the factory is. Frankoma christmas plates frankoma christmas cards. Identifying your collection including gracetone schaum, gary v on. Check out our frankoma pottery selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Bennie biery presents, frank x 2 clay things a studio pottery by joniece. With price guide schiffer book for collectors by bess, tom, bess, phyllis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collectors prize frankoma christmas cards which are miniature, flat, ceramic pieces bearing a christmas message and the year. More information about the value of frankoma antiques is available from the frankoma family collectors association. The collectors guide to frankoma pottery, book two.
Not only is the regular line examined, but the gracetone lines are included as well. This book includes pottery made from 1933 through 1990. It also includes tamac, winart and other oklahoma manufacturers such as cherokee. Frankoma pacing puma the history behind sapulpa, oklahomabased frankoma pottery frankoma pottery has had its ups and downs in business, but 75 years later its still around with a new owner with new visions for the. Twentieth century souvenirs and utility art pottery, americana and native american subjects, and christmas collectibles are all. Original copies of this catalog are exceedingly rare. Collector s guide to frankoma pottery 1933 through 1990. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.