The site is designed to assist you in becoming familiar with pieces produced at Gonder Ceramic Arts. Each section starts with an overview of the topic and continues with more in depth material. Most sections will build on what was discussed in previous sections. For example, it is helpful to be familiar with the Lines of Wares and Glaze Treatments in order to understand the Pricing Guidelines section.
Section Home pages are listed in the right hand pane and easily accessed from any other Section Home pages. Each Section may have multiple Sub-Section pages that can be accessed either directly from a link on the Section Home page or by placing your mouse over the Section Home page link in the right hand pane - making a Sub-Section link appear. Sub-Section pages are designed to open in a new window.
Most sections contain links to photos of the topic being discussed. Photos are designed to open in a new window. Photos are watermarked and copyrighted and not to be used or reproduced without permission.
Here is a list of sections (existing and future) for the site:
- Home Page - introduction to the site and the author.
- Site Overview - current page
- History Lesson - brief bullet point history of Gonder Ceramic Arts - highlighting big dates in the pottery's history.
- Lines of Wares - in depth review of each line produced at Gonder. When they were produced; how they were marked; what glaze treatments were used; what types of items are in the line; notes of interest for hard core collectors.
- Marks and Labels - in depth review of various marks and labels used at Gonder. Early vs late marks, paper labels, and rarely seen hang tags.
- Glaze Treatments - in depth review of this often confusing topic. Gonder produced many glazes using various techniques. Color and technique is discussed as well as the line of ware you may expect to find the treatment used on.
- Availability Rating - rating scale (A through E) developed to assist in determining exactly how common or rare your piece may be. Availability is an important factor in determining value.
- Pricing Guidelines - in depth review of how to determine price for your item. Discussion of condition, glaze treatment and rarity and their impact on the value of your item.
- Item Inventory Pages - comprehensive inventory of all known items produced at Gonder. Details for each item to include line, series, category, rarity and approximate value for each piece. Photos of nearly every item. Locate items by category, line of ware or series.
- Contact Us - link to contact form for TheGonderCollector.com.
- Guestbook - sign in to let me know you have visited the site.
- Donate Here - help keep this site advertisement free by making a small donation via PayPal.
- Art Pottery Links - links to other Art Pottery organizations.
