Books about Ohio Antiques and Collectibles

Ricky Clark, one of Ohio's foremost quilt historians, shares her vast knowledge of this unique art form. Included are T-form quilts, abolitionist quilts, and many other intricate and historic patterns. Ohio University Press. 128 pages. Softcover.

This comprehensive guide to Roseville Pottery, manufactured in the early 20th century in Zanesville Ohio, is a must-have for any collector or prospective collector. Pottery expert, Mark Bassett describes 130 different lines of Roseville, with details on markings and pricing. 287 pages. Hardcover. Schiffer Publishing.

This book, by Carol Boram-Hays, outlined the unique pottery, glass, silver, and other decorative arts favored by Ohioans during the period from 1890 to 1960. A fascinating book. Ohio University Press. Paperback. 241 pages.

The rich clay Ohio soil combined with the native salt for glazing and the Ohio River for transportation made the Ohio Valley an ideal place for European immigrant craftsmen to set up pottery factories in the 19th and early 20th century. This small book by Paula Lee Gray, a native of East Liverpool, tells the story of Ohio's important art pottery industry. Lots of pictures to illustrate the story. Arcadia Press. 128 pages. Softcover.

This 296-page guide to Zaneville's Shawnee Pottery is a must for any serious, or would-be serious collector. The book by Pam Curran contains over many pictures, the majority of them in color. 296 pages. Paperback. Schiffer Publishing.

Collectibles experts, Ohioans Terry and Ralph Kovel, discuss how to recognize a variety of collectibles, including furniture, glass, china, pottery, toys, dolls, and more. A must-have for anyone interested in collectibles. 416 pages. Paperback. Random House.

This autobiography by David Longaberger, CEO of the central Ohio manufacturer of collectible baskets, Longaberger Baskets, tells the story of a small town boy who created a niche company and a cottage industry. 272 pages. Collins.

This guide, by Shirley Dunbar, tells all about this highly collectible glass, produced from 1896 until 1957 in Newark Ohio, just east of Columbus. It's a combination price guide, markings guide, and history book. 175 pages. Softcover. Krause Publishing.

The Cowan Pottery Studio, founded in 1912 in Lakewood by R. Guy Cowan, was Cleveland's contribution to the Art Deco pottery movement. His fluid, gracious designs were sold by the country's best retailers, including Halle's in Cleveland. The studio closed in 1931, but the pottery remains highly collectible. This book, by collector and expert Mark T. Bassett, contains 1120 illustrations as well as history, information about markings, and pricing. Hardcover. 372 Pages.

This book, by Tiffin Glass expert Ruth Hemminger, describes the famous 20th century art glass, made in the north central Ohio town of Tiffin. Illustrated with 500 color photos, this is a must-have reference for any Ohio glass collector. Hardcover. 160 pages. Schiffer Publishing.