Spongeware
Spongeware is very similar to spatterware in appearance. The designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. Many collectors do not differentiate between spongeware and spatterware and use the names interchangeably. Modern pottery is being made to resemble the old spongeware, but careful examination will show it is new. The easiest spongeware to identify are the white crockery pieces decorated with blue sponged decoration in a random overall pattern. Some spongeware is listed in the Spatterware category.
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Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Spongeware Plate Soup, Blue Stripes, Green, Purple Vine Border, 10 3/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Soup, Dogwood, Maroon Flower, Green Leaves, Blue Rosette, Red Stripes 2004 Spongeware Plate Soup, Fruit, Blue Daisies, Green Leaves, Basket Weave Border, 10 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Soup, Red Roses, Blue Sprigs, Leaves, Blue Ring Border, Red Stripes, 9 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Soup, Roseate, Blue Center, Purple Ray, 9 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Soup, Tulip, Purple, Flowers, Leaves, Red Bow, Blue Stripes, 10 3/8 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Starflower, Chrysanthemum Wreath, Rabbit & Frog Border, 9 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Thistle & Lily Of The Valley, Paneled, Red Smoke Rings Border, 8 1/2 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Toddy, Dogwood, Maroon Flower, Leaves, Rosette Border, Blue Stripes, 6 1/2 In. 2004 Spongeware Plate Toddy, Pansy, Purple, Yellow, Leaves, Green 8-point Star Border, 6 5/8 In. 2004 Spongeware Platter Dark Blue, Oval, 8 1/2 x 12 3/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Salt Jar Cover, Blue, 5 3/4 x 6 In. 2004 Spongeware Saucer Blue & White, 8 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Shaving Mug, Blue, Banded, Handle, 3 3/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Soup Dish, Oval Platter, Blue, Shaped, Molded Rim, 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 8 In. 2004 Spongeware Soup Dish, Underplate, Dark Blue, 9 1/2 x 9 In. 2004 Spongeware Sugar Cover, Pansy, Bulbous, Blue 8-point Star Border, 7 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Teapot Blue, Bulbous, 5 3/4 x 8 In. 2004 Spongeware Teapot Pansy, Bulbous, Blue 8-point Star Border, 8 In. 2004 Spongeware Toothbrush Holder Blue, Banded, 5 In. 2004 Spongeware Vase Blue, White, 3 Blue Accent Lines, 5 In. 2004 Spongeware Wash Set Blue Band, Pitcher, Bowl, Mug, Soap Dish, 7 Piece 2004 Spongeware Water Cooler, Blue, White, 20 In., 2 Gal., 3 Piece 2004 Spongeware Cup & Saucer Black & Red, Handleless 2004 Spongeware Cup & Saucer Blue & Green, Handleless 2004