Marks Common to Dinnerware, Kiddieware, and Giftware Items

Early Dinnerware and Giftware Marks (1920s to ~1943)

Some of the really early dinnerware lines can be found with an impressed Stangl Mark. Some can be even be found with a combined Stangl/Fulper mark. These marks are probably from the late 1920s to the mid 1930s. This particular mark is from a #1644 hand made plate and was hand stamped on the back.

The "molded in" Stangl mark with the pattern number is quite common on the solid colored early dinnerware lines (such as #1388 Colonial and #2000 Americana)

The early square stamped mark (circa approximately 1930 to 1943). This particular mark was commonly used on the hand-painted 1388 and 2000 line dinnerware pieces.

A handwritten mark (circa approximately the mid 1930s to 1943). This particular "mark" is most common on the hand-painted 2000 line dinnerware.

Hand-Painted Dinnerware, Kiddieware, and Giftware Marks (1942 to 1978)

	The terra rose mark was used on dinnerware and gistware from 1940 until 1949. This version I believe is the earlier of the two versions.
	Another version of the terra rose mark.
	The oval "Stangl Pottery Trenton N.J." mark was introduced in 1947 and used without changes until 1952.
	In 1953 Stangl added three lines above the oval to signify the year.
	Four lines for 1954.
	Five lines for 1955. (Note: The mark itself has changed, now there is registered trademark "R" in a circle after the word Stangl.)
	In 1956 Stangl switched to using Roman numerals above the oval mark. In this case "VI" stood for 1956.
	"VII" for 1957.
	"VIII" for 1958.
	"IX" for 1959.
	"X" for 1960.
	I don't have a picture of the 1961 mark but I have been told and I have read that Stangl used "XI" for 1961. (If it was actually used, why is it so uncommon compared to the marks for the other years. I have over 100 pictures of stangl marks (gathered fairly randomly) and none for 1961. I have four to eight of every other year.)
	These two marks show the bottom half of an "X". It is fairly common and often appears as either a pyramid, a triangle, or an inverted V. It has been suggested that these are just poorly done 1960 marks. If so why are they so common? Why weren't the marks from 1956 to 1959 also poorly applied? Logic would seem to indicate that this can't be the right answer. (I have seven of these, more than I have of the real 1960 mark, infinitely more than I have for 1961 (I have none.) and even more than I have of the 1962 to 64 mark.) (Personal Comment: From the frequency of this mark, I would guess that Stangl reused some of older 1960 marks trimming them down to save money. I would guess these marks were actually done in 1961 and maybe even later based upon there frequency. Of course that's just my opinion.)
	The Roman numerals are now gone. This "bare" mark was used from 1962 through 1964.
	In 1965 the mark changed for the last time. The word "pottery" has disappeared never to return. This mark was used until Stangl's closing in 1978. Various versions of this mark exist, however they do not indicate a particular year, instead they indicate special features such as hand painted, etc. (The mark shown here is a plain oval and was used on the gingerbread pieces.)
	The 1965 to 1978 mark with "Hand Painted" written above the oval. (This photo also shows the white "Stangl" second mark quite well.)
	The 1965 to 1978 mark with "Hand Painted" above the oval. (Note: The sgraffito dinnerware pieces have "Hand Crafted" above the oval instead of "Hand Painted" since they were not painted.
	The same mark with Since 1805 added below the oval. (Note: The words "Oven Proof" can also be found immediately under the oval.)
	The same mark as above but now "To: oven, table, dishwasher" has been added.
	Oh what the heck! Might as well add microwave ovens also. (This mark is from a pattern called Shantung. In Duke's book, this particular plate was called "Christmas Tree" (decal).)
	Many of the giftware items can be found with a molded in "Stangl" mark and number. The example shown is "Stangl 1673" (Stoby mug). Depending upon the size of the base the molded mark would typically have either "Stangl U.S.A." or just "Stangl" along with the model number. (Note": On many of the pieces with really small bases, the only mark may be the model number.)
	A Stangl stoneware mark from a dinnerware tile. (In this case "Apple Delight".) Many tiles can also be found with the name Wenczel on the back. (Stangl used another company ("Wenczel") to make most of their tiles.)
	This is not truly a stangl mark per say, however it does appear on some of their dinnerware. It is the mark of "The United States Potters Association." It also says "Glaze Tested Approved" (The symbol shows a person making a vase on a pottery wheel.)

Marks Used on Seconds

This is probably the most popular "seconds" stamp (a white oval with STANGL in it). This "stamp" was created by "sand blasting" the bottom of a finished piece of pottery. It is not so much a true "stamp" as it is an area where the gloss from the glaze has been ground away leaving a whitish mark. This particular seconds mark was used to mark finished goods that were defective, if it were known that the piece was defective after the carving stage but before the finished glaze was applied then a rubber seconds stamp was used to mark the piece beneath the glaze. (Note: This particular mark can be very tough to see, at times you have to hold the item under a light at just the right angle to see it.)

Another version (a white oval with "STANGL" and the letters "SEC" underneath) of the above mark. It is much less common than the mark shown above. (Sorry that this picture is hard to read, but considering that there really isn't a true mark per say just a difference in the way the surface reflects light, I'd say that this is a pretty good picture.)

If a piece of pottery was known to be a second before the final glaze had been applied then this mark (an oval with a script "Stangl" in it) was used .

Another version (an oval with a script "Stangl" and the letters SEC underneath) of the above mark . It is much less common than the mark shown above.

		Some of the really early dinnerware lines can be found with an impressed Stangl Mark. Some can be even be found with a combined Stangl/Fulper mark. These marks are probably from the late 1920s to the mid 1930s. This particular mark is from a #1644 hand made plate and was hand stamped on the back.
		The "molded in" Stangl mark with the pattern number is quite common on the solid colored early dinnerware lines (such as #1388 Colonial and #2000 Americana)
		The early square stamped mark (circa approximately 1930 to 1943). This particular mark was commonly used on the hand-painted 1388 and 2000 line dinnerware pieces.
		A handwritten mark (circa approximately the mid 1930s to 1943). This particular "mark" is most common on the hand-painted 2000 line dinnerware.

		This is probably the most popular "seconds" stamp (a white oval with STANGL in it). This "stamp" was created by "sand blasting" the bottom of a finished piece of pottery. It is not so much a true "stamp" as it is an area where the gloss from the glaze has been ground away leaving a whitish mark. This particular seconds mark was used to mark finished goods that were defective, if it were known that the piece was defective after the carving stage but before the finished glaze was applied then a rubber seconds stamp was used to mark the piece beneath the glaze. (Note: This particular mark can be very tough to see, at times you have to hold the item under a light at just the right angle to see it.)
		Another version (a white oval with "STANGL" and the letters "SEC" underneath) of the above mark. It is much less common than the mark shown above. (Sorry that this picture is hard to read, but considering that there really isn't a true mark per say just a difference in the way the surface reflects light, I'd say that this is a pretty good picture.)
		If a piece of pottery was known to be a second before the final glaze had been applied then this mark (an oval with a script "Stangl" in it) was used .
		Another version (an oval with a script "Stangl" and the letters SEC underneath) of the above mark . It is much less common than the mark shown above.