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 Bowl Fluted, Blue On Cream, 3 X7 In. 1997 Spongeware Bowl Fluted, Brown & Blue, Cream Ground, 7 X 4 1/4 In. 1997 Spongeware Bowl Green & Orange, Late 19th Century, 12 3/8 In. 1997 Spongeware Casserole Rose & White 1997 Spongeware Cup Saucer Mush, Blue & White 1997 Spongeware Jar Beater, 1/2 Gal. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Blue & Brown, Brown Stripes, Cream Ground, 7 1/2 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Blue & White, 9 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Blue & White, Molded Rose, 8 7/8 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Blue, Brown & Tan On Cream, 9 1/4 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Blue, Gray, 8 1/2 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Brown & Blue, Cream Ground, Band Rim, 7 1/8 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Brown & Blue, Cream Ground, Bands, Diamond Lattice, 9 1/8 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Bulbous Base, Cylindrical Neck, Blue & White, 8 7/8 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Fluted Edge, Blue 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Raised Corn Design 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Relief Rose Pattern, C.1880, 9 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Water, Blue & White, 9 3/4 In. 1997 Spongeware Pitcher Water, Blue & White, Bulbous, 7 1/2 In. 1997 Spongeware Plate Pie, Blue & White, The Pure Food 1997 Spongeware Sugar Blue & White, Attributed To Buford Brothers, East Liverpool, Ohio, 7 1/2 In. 1997 Spongeware Cup & Saucer Mush, Blue & White 1997 Spongeware Jar Beater, Akkerman's Store, Rushmore, Minnesota 1997 Spongeware Jug Grandmother's Maple Syrup, Spout 1997 Spongeware Bean Pot Blue & White, 4 5/8 In. 1998