Roseville Pottery #261-6 Green Pinecone Fern Dish

Circa: 1935-1939

Made in the U.S.A.

This is an original vintage Roseville Art Pottery Fern Dish (fernier) with the "Pine Cone" pattern. They made these in the colors green, brown, & blue. This is the green version, #261-6. Roseville used the number "261-6" for the Pine Cone Rose Bowl as well.

Roseville pottery introduced the Pinecone line in the mid-1930's. They made over 150 shapes in the 3 colors. Pinecone became the most successful & highest volume pattern produced during the existence of Roseville pottery. History records that the Pine Cone line alone was responsible for the survival of Roseville through the dark days of the latter 1930s. World War II led to production changes for Roseville pottery. During this period Roseville introduced such patterns as Fuchsia, Cosmos, Columbine, White Rose, Bittersweet, & Zephyr Lily. While these patterns were still the best quality art pottery in the market at the time, it was not enough to save the company. In a final effort to reclaim past glory, Roseville reintroduced the Pine Cone line in 1953. It was designated as Pine Cone Modern. Despite it's immediate success, it was not able to save the company. Roseville Pottery regrettably ceased operations in 1954.

Approximate measurements:

Base: 5 7/8" (14.9 cm) Wide

From Handle To Handle: 8 7/8" (22.5 cm) Wide

Opening: 6 7/16" (16.4 cm) Wide 2 3/4" (7 cm) Deep

Height: 3" (7.6 cm) Tall

Weight: 1lb 11oz (770 Grams)