What Is Vintage Pottery & Ceramics Worth?

Pottery is one of the most common finds at estate sales, and one of the easiest to underprice. Marks on the bottom tell you a lot. Roseville, McCoy, and Hull all have collectors, and good studio pottery is selling well right now.

Typical US resale: $20–$58Rising this month

Updated October 4, 2026

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Pottery & Ceramics price guide

Typical in-person resale prices: booths, flea markets and estate sales. Online sold listings and auction records run higher.

Roseville vase (common pattern)
$75–$250
Popular patterns like Freesia or Zephyr Lily with no chips.
McCoy planter or vase
$15–$75
Bright glaze, clear mark, and fun shapes.
McCoy cookie jar
$30–$150
Popular character jars with no chips.
Hull vase or planter
$25–$100
Matte glaze and early patterns bring more.
Frankoma pottery piece
$10–$50
Earlier marks and good glazes help.
Mid-century studio pottery vase
$30–$150
Signed with a strong glaze and form.
Fiesta dinnerware plate
$8–$25
Vintage colors bring more than newer ones.
Shawnee pottery cookie jar or creamer
$20–$75
Popular designs and good paint.
Haeger pottery vase or bowl
$15–$60
Bold mid-century shapes and glazes.
Unmarked decorative pottery
$5–$25
Good shape and appealing glaze drive the price.

What vintage pottery and ceramics sell for by region

Based on real PocketPrice seller data and known market trends. Refreshed monthly.

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stoneware crocks
McCoy planters
Native pueblo pottery
Frankoma stoneware
Bauer Pottery ringware
Heath Ceramics dinnerware
Catalina Island pottery
Medalta Potteries crocks

Region	Typical	Sellers’ median	Trend
Northeast	$20–$45	—	Rising
Southeast	$22–$45	$22tag price	Rising
Midwest	$10–$35	$15tag price	Steady
Southwest	$25–$95	—	Rising
Mountain	$20–$70	—	Rising
West	$20–$140	—	Rising
Atlantic	$15–$60	—	Steady
Quebec	$15–$80	—	Steady
Ontario	$15–$60	—	Rising
Prairies	$25–$150	—	Rising
British Columbia	$10–$40	—	Steady
Northern	$10–$40	—	Rising

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What makes vintage pottery and ceramics worth more

Maker mark

Flip it over. Roseville, McCoy, Hull, Frankoma, Bauer, Van Briggle, and Rookwood all add value.

Pattern and glaze

Popular patterns and strong glazes sell best. Drip glazes and bright colors are in demand.

Condition

Chips, cracks, and repairs cut value sharply. Check rims and bases closely.

Size

Larger vases and planters bring more, if the design is good.

Studio pottery

Handmade pottery from the 1960s and 1970s is popular. Signed pieces sell better.

Often underpriced

Small McCoy and Hull planters. They are everywhere, but buyers keep buying them.
Studio pottery mugs and bowls. Handmade pieces sell well.
Drip-glaze pottery from the 1970s.
Unmarked pieces with mid-century shapes. Good design sells without a name.

Usually overvalued

Chipped or cracked pottery, unless it is a rare piece.
Modern ceramic decor from big-box stores.
Common figurines from the 1980s and 1990s.

Tips for selling vintage pottery and ceramics

1Check marks and patterns before pricing. Many pieces are worth more than they look.
2Group pottery by color for display. It catches the eye.
3Note chips on the tag. Honest pricing builds trust.

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Pottery & Ceramics value questions

How do I tell if pottery is Roseville?

Look for a raised Roseville mark on the bottom along with a pattern number. Learn the common patterns, because reproductions exist.

Are McCoy pieces worth money?

Most McCoy sells for $15 to $75. Some rare cookie jars and planters bring more.

Is unmarked pottery worth anything?

It can be. Good studio pottery and mid-century pieces sell well even unmarked. Price by quality and look.