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 Rabbitware, Tennis, Rosettes, Virginia Rose, 9 1/4 In. 2005 Spongeware Plate Tulip, Red, Green, Sponge Border, Red, Blue, Cotton & Barlow, 9 3/4 In. 2005 Spongeware Platter Blue, White, Rectangular, Curved Sides, 10 x 13 3/4 In. 2005 Spongeware Sugar Tulip, Blue, Paneled, 7 3/4 In. 2005 Spongeware Umbrella Stand Blue, White, 3 Striped Accent Bands, 20 1/2 In. 2005 Spongeware Urn Cover, Blue, White, Applied Loop Handles, Blue Accent Bands, 13 In. 2005 Spongeware Cup & Saucer Red, Royal Standard, Military Scene, Black Transfer, Handleless 2005 Spongeware Cup & Saucer Red, Stag Pattern, Handleless 2005 Spongeware Pitcher Blue, White, 8 3/4 In. 2005 Spongeware Pitcher Blue, White, 9 In. 2005 Spongeware Baking Dish Blue, 9 In. 2004 Spongeware Bowl 2 Blue Bands, 5 1/4 x 11 In. 2004 Spongeware Bowl Allover Cobalt Blue, Green, Brown, Cream Ground, 2 3/4 x 10 In. 2004 Spongeware Bowl Blue, Cover, 2 x 3 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Bowl Blue, Red, Blue Band, 4 x 9 In. 2004 Spongeware Bowl Blue, White, Molded, 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Chamber Pot Blue Center Band, Pin Stripes, Blue Edge, 9 1/4 In. Diam. 2004 Spongeware Chamber Pot Blue, Cover, Blue Band, 7 1/2 In. Diam. 2004 Spongeware Coffeepot Pansy, Bulbous, Blue 8-point Star Border, Ironstone, 8 3/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Creamer Blue, Paneled, Shaped Handle, 5 3/4 In. 2004 Spongeware Crock Butter, Cover, Blue, 4 3/8 x 6 3/8 In. 2004 Spongeware Crock Butter, Cover, Blue, Wire Bail Handle, 4 x 5 5/8 In. 2004 Spongeware Crock Butter, Stenciled, Blue, White, 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 In. 2004 Spongeware Cup Saucer Black & Red 2004 Spongeware Cup Saucer Blue & Green 2004