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1920s and 1930s
Watt pottery made during the 1920s and early 1930s will be marked with a blue acorn or eagle stamped on the front of the item. The vessel capacity for fluid will be stamped within a circle. Items made during this time period include stoneware crocks, jugs, preserve jars and butter churns.
Watt's line of stoneware crocks were discontinued in 1935. A new line of kitchenware went into production. They are not marked in any way and are hard to identify.
1940s
Five patterns were released during the 1940s. Watt pottery collectors have given the patterns names, including arcs; diamond and grooves; moon and stars; and loops. Not every piece is marked. Those that are marked will have several different markings. Markings include "MADE IN U.S.A.," "Oven Ware" and the bowl size stamped in the bottom.
Hand Decorations
Hand decorations were added to Watt pottery in 1949. This style of pottery was made between 1949 and 1965. The designs were simple and the bright colors were chosen to complement the cream clay. "Classic patterns" was the name given to the hand-painted designs between 1949 and 1953. Five different designs were produced in the classic patterns line: moonflower, white daisy, cross-hatch, rio rose and dogwood.
Most Desirable
The most sought after Watt pottery designs today are the 1951 starflower; 1952 apple and cherry; 1953 silhouette; 1955 rooster; 1956 Dutch tulip; 1957 American red bud also known as the tear crop; 1958 morning glory; 1959 autumn foliage and double apple; and the 1961 tulip.
Unmarked
The bottoms of most Watt pottery pieces are marked with deeply impressed concentric rings. There are several significant pieces that are not marked. They include the Watt Pottery apple dinner plate, all designs of the ice bucket and the salt and pepper shakers.