Hull Pottery

A Brief History

The Hull pottery company was conceived by Addis Hull and began production in Crooksville, Ohio in 1905.  By the 20's they had a warehouse in New Jersey, showroom in NY and offices in Chicago & Detroit.  In 1930 Addis died.  The business was taken over and run by his son Addis Jr. untill 1937.  After Addis Jr. left Gerald Watt was responsible for the companies direction.  In 1950 the plant was destroyed, not only by a fire but a flood that preceded it.  Operations were resumed in 1952.  Over the years Hull Pottery produced many different types of wares and enjoyed profitability intill the 1980's.  In 1986, due to foreign competition and labor strikes, Hull pottery shuttered their doors.

Examples of Work

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How to Read Hull Pottery Marks and Numbers

Copy every part of the mark, including the lettering, any prefix, and the numbers. Hull used several numbering systems, so the position of a number and the kind of piece it appears on can both matter.

What to Compare

• Factory mark: Look for Hull in script or block lettering. The Hull Pottery Association also documents versions of a capital H inside a circle or diamond.
• Shape and size: Some lines combine a letter, mold number, and size. Bow Knot, for example, can start with B. For the example above, start with the visible 55 and measure the piece separately before assigning a meaning to the number.
• Decoration: Compare the handles, rim, and pattern with a known example. The flowers and two handles on the Wildflower vase and the raised pinecones on the Pine Cone vase in this gallery are useful features to compare.

Reference: Hull Pottery Association’s logos and trademarks guide.

General Information and Websites

I'm not sure if it's because I'm located in the Midwest, or Hull made tons of pottery, but I see their wares at almost every shop or sale I go to.  The majority of the items are planters.  I assume that is because, in their history, they had a deal with a large number of florists (delivered flowers in Hull pieces), that many pots and planters still remain.  At any rate, this companies items have become popular with collectors and will only continue in that direction in the future.

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Hull Pottery Association

About the Co.

Cyberattic (pieces for sale)

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