Q: I’m trying to find out if a vase I purchased at an auction is worth anything. The mark on the bottom says “Ruskin, England 1914.” What can you tell me about it?

A: Ruskin is a British art pottery known for its exceptional glazes. It was started by William Howson Taylor in Smethwick, England, in 1898. and was named after John Ruskin, a British art critic, social reformer, and prominent figure in the aesthetic movement. The factory stopped making new pieces in 1933 but continued to glaze and sell the remaining wares until 1935. Size and glaze determine value. Good vases over 8 inches tall have sold recently for $1,000-$2,000. You didn’t tell us the size of your vase but, if you bought it at an auction with competing bidders, it’s worth what you paid for it.

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