On view November 23, 2024, through January 26, 2025
Persian Red Trenton Art China (TAC)
Curated by Karl J. Flesch
Trenton Potteries Company began in 1892 with the combination of Crescent, Delaware, Empire, Enterprise and Equitable potteries. The TEPECO 5-pointed star logo was patented on November 4, 1902. Artware production commenced in 1932, and in 1935 the ink-stamp logo of TEPECO was supplanted by the TAC ink stamp mark on the bottom of many vases.
During the second half of the1930, Trenton Art China designed strong Deco style shapes that rival the best Deco pottery in the world.
Most of the Trenton Potteries Company giftware was a single color. The most found colors are Gloss White, India Ivory, Persian Red (featured in this exhibit), and Turquoise Blue. These are all glossy (high glaze) finishes. Less frequently found are matte (flat or semi-gloss) finishes.
“Collector’s Guide to Trenton Potteries”
by Thomas L. Rago with photography by T.M. Rago
Children’s Christmas Toys
Curated by Karl J. Flesch & Deborah Gorczycki
A whimsical look at some children’s Christmas toys from the past. Including Trenton’s Horsman dolls, miniature Mercer automobile, Trenton made snow globe, Chein metal toys, and more.
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