About Royal Copley Pottery
Welcome to the most comprehensive online reference gallery for Spaulding China Company pottery — home of the beloved Royal Copley, Royal Windsor, and Spaulding lines. This site is a labor of love, built over decades of passionate collecting, research, and a deep appreciation for mid-century American ceramics.
Whether you're a seasoned collector, a first-time buyer, or simply curious about the charming figurines and planters you found at an estate sale, you've come to the right place.
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A 40-Year Collection
The photographs on this site represent a personal collection assembled over more than 40 years. Each piece has been carefully sourced, identified, and documented — from the common to the truly rare. You'll find ceramic animal planters, figural lamps, wall pockets, pig banks, bird figurines, and much more, all produced by Spaulding China between 1942 and 1957.
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Many pieces in the gallery include detailed notes on size, color variants, and rarity — information that took years to acquire and that you won't easily find elsewhere. The goal is simple: to give collectors a reliable visual and descriptive reference they can trust.
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The Story of Spaulding China Company
It all began in Sebring, Ohio — an area long noted for its pottery and fine ceramic ware. In 1942, entrepreneur Morris Feinberg founded the Spaulding China Company, starting operations in a modest garage before quickly outgrowing the space.
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The company relocated to the former Alliance Vitreous China plant, and later to the Sebring Rubber Company building, where Feinberg installed state-of-the-art equipment including a large continuous circular kiln capable of producing 18,000 pieces per day. Under three brand names — Royal Copley, Royal Windsor, and Spaulding — the company grew to become, at its peak, the second largest artware pottery manufacturer in the United States.
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World War II proved unexpectedly favorable: with Japanese ceramic imports halted and production deemed non-critical to the war effort, Spaulding thrived. But the post-war period brought fierce competition from Japan's recovering ceramic industry, which flooded the market with low-cost decorative pottery. Faced with shifting market conditions, Feinberg chose to retire and closed the business in 1957 — leaving behind a remarkable and collectible legacy.
Historical information sourced from Joe Devine's Collector's Guide to Royal Copley.
Why Royal Copley Endures
Royal Copley pieces occupy a unique place in American decorative arts. They are charming without being gaudy, affordable without being cheap, and varied enough to support a lifetime of collecting. The whimsical figurines, detailed animal planters, and hand-painted designs reflect a distinctly American mid-century aesthetic that resonates with collectors of all ages.
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Rare pieces — like the white Teddy Bear figurine, the right-facing Black Cat Planter with gold trim, or the Royal Windsor Bunny Planter — are actively sought after and can be surprisingly difficult to find in excellent condition. This site exists to help collectors identify, authenticate, and appreciate what they have.
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Buying Collections in the Midwest
We actively purchase Royal Copley, Royal Windsor, and Spaulding collections throughout the Midwest. If you have pieces you'd like to sell — whether a single item or an entire estate collection — we'd love to hear from you. Reach out through our contact form and we'll respond promptly.