In the late 1990s, a few passionate (and well known) collectors produced a quarterly Bauer newsletter full of informative articles (including lots of information not found in the collector reference books!). Here are a few back issues of Bauer Quarterly. Expand the PDF to read each issue.
Bauer Quarterly Magazine
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Summer 1996
The Newest Bauer Book (Tuchman)
Mitch Tuchman discusses the upcoming release of his new book, “Bauer: Classic American Pottery”
Dinner with Jack Chipman
An interview with Jack Chipman on his new Bauer Pottery guide
Ringware (Edgar)
An introductory article on Bauer ringware pottery
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Fall 1996
Monterey Moderne
An overview of Bauer’s Monterey Moderne line
The Bauer Survey Results
Initial Bauer Quarterly member survey results
How Do You Know it’s Bauer? (Wiskow)
Ways to identify Bauer Pottery pieces
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Winter 1997
Speckled Bauer (Murphy)
Collector David Murphy shares his passion for Bauer’s 1950 speckled ware
How Much is that Matt Carlton in the Window? (Wiskow)
Tips for identifying Matt Carlton pottery
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Summer 1997
Cal-Art
An overview of Bauer’s Cal-Art artware line
New Bauer Book Coming Soon (Chipman)
Jack Chipman announces his upcoming book, “The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Bauer Pottery“
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Fall 1997
The Making of a Ring Plate: An Interview with Victor Houser (Ogden)
An interview with Bauer Pottery’s Victor Houser
Garden City – Not the One on Long Island (Wiskow)
A comparison of San Jose’s Garden City Pottery to Bauer Pottery
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Winter 1998
Monterey Bauer (Dangermond)
Collector Jeffery Dangermond shares an overview of Bauer’s Monterey line
The Making of a Ring Plate, Part 2: An Interview with Victor Houser (Ogden)
David Ogden continues his interview with Bauer Pottery’s Victor Houser
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 2, Issue 4, Spring 1998
Bauer Atlanta: The Pre-War Years
A history of Bauer’s foray into Atlanta manufacturing
An Interview with Johnny Brutsche
An interview with Johnny Brusche of Bauer Pottery
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Summer 1998
Bowled Over
A primer on how to identify different California pottery mixing bowls
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Fall 1998
Will the Real Matt Carlton Please Stand Up? (Wiskow)
An overview of the features and characteristics most often found on unmarked Matt Carlton ware.
Johnny Brutsche (Tuchman)
A short biography and tribute to Johnny Brusche of Bauer Pottery
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 3, Issue 3, Winter 1999
Cemar: Bauer’s Sleeping Cousin (Murphy)
An introduction to Cemar Pottery, founded by two Bauer employees
Life at the Bauer Plant: An Interview with Wayne Red
An interview with Bauer Pottery employee, Wayne Red
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 3, Issue 4, Spring 1999
Bauer Flower Pots – the 20s to the 50s (Coates)
An extensive overview and identification of Bauer flower pots from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Victor Houser (Ogden)
A tribute to Victor Houser of Bauer Pottery
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Summer 1999
Bauer on the Internet (Ogden)
David Ogden explores the brave new world of internet shopping
Ringware Punch Cups & Teacups: What’s the Difference? (Travis)
Comparing differences between Bauer punch and teacups
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Fall 1999
California Colored Pottery – Plain (Chipman)
An introduction to Bauer’s original colorware line
Bauer Quarterly, Vol. 4, Issue 3, Winter 2000
A Bauer Time Capsule
What Bauer pieces would you put into a time capsule to be opened in the year 3000?
The Latest “Fake” Bauer
Bauer collectors encounter the first new pieces from the new Bauer Pottery manufacturer. They are not amused.