Los Angeles Pottery Tankard Cookie Jar Vintage Los Angeles Potteries Tankard style Cookie Jar circa 1968. This is in a dark gold glossy glazed cookie jar with embossed fruits and ribbons and a fanciful handle. Measures 9 3/4'' tall and and 5 1/2'' diameter (without handle). It is marked Los Angeles Potteries, (c) 68, xx 56, Calif. U.S.A. It is in very good condition with only faint crackling of the clear glaze.
Manufacturer: Los Angeles Pottery  

Vintage Turquoise Bauer ? Ring Ware Pottery Pitcher Vintage Turquoise Ring Ware Pottery Pitcher. This pitcher measures 5'' tall and holds 24 ounces. It is unmarked, but is most similar to the Bauer pitcher pictured in Chipman's book on California pottery. (The early Bauer pitchers from the 1930s were unmarked.) Bauer made several sizes of pitchers and some originally had lids, which this does not. It has three stilt marks on the bottom. Except for faint age-related crazing and a small glaze flake on the interior this pitcher is in very good condition. Other competing California companies like Pacific and Garden City Pottery also made similar ring ware pitchers during the first part of the last century. This is a very nice vintage ring ware pitcher that seem to be difficult to find.
Manufacturer: Bauer ?  

Matte Blue Bauer? Duck Figurine This Vintage Matte Blue Duck Figurine has some of the original orange cold paint remaining on the bill and feet. It has a flat, dry bottom and measures 4 1/2'' long and 2 1/8'' tall. I've seen this figurine identified as Bauer. There is a smeared black mark, a combination of a stamp and black grease pencil I cannot read, so I cannot say for sure. This little matte blue duck figurine is in very good condition.
Manufacturer: Bauer ?  

Vintage Johannes Brahm Covered Candy Box Vintage Johannes Brahm Covered Candy Box or Dresser Box in a dark, forest green color with heavily applied roses in the style of Capo di Monte on the cover. It is marked Johannes Brahm, California, USA 475 on the bottom. Johannes Brahm was another California pottery that operated in the 1940s and 1950s making figurines, gift ware and florist ware. This candy or dresser box has a paint flake on the inner rim of the box, a rubbed area on the bottom side and 4 small flakes on flowers--an unfortunately too common event with these thin, delicately applied decorations. If you wish you could dab a touch of paint to cover the little flaws or just enjoy it as is. The price has been reduced substantially. These Brahm's candy boxes are valued at $65.00+ in my California pottery book.
Manufacturer: Johannes Brahm  

Cali Crown Pottery Covered Cigarette or Dresser Box This Covered Cigarette or Dresser Box was made by Cali Crown Pottery, another of the California pottery companies. This style of cigarette or candy box was quite popular in the 1940s and 1950s. It is in a dark, forest green with an intricately detailed rose applied to the cover. It is marked Cali Crown USA 800. They are prone to chips because of the thin and delicate nature of the applied decorations. The only flaw I see is the underside of one petal has been nipped. You could touch it up if you wish, but it's on the underside of the petal and not that noticeable. This pretty box was originally designed to hold cigarettes (or emergency chocolates) but also is useful as a pin or dresser box.
Manufacturer: Cali Crown Pottery  

Large Signed Marc Bellaire Pitcher This large golden, pumpkin-colored pitcher with black funky, floral design is signed by famous fifties California designer, Marc Bellaire on the front. The bottom is signed F. Long, Class of Marc Bellaire, 1969. During the 1960s he held classes at his studio. This is obviously a product of those classes. It measures 10 1/2'' tall and 7'' in diameter (not including handle). There is a small, shallow chip near the spout--see pics (you could dab a little paint to cover if you wish but we sell as found) and an area on the rim where the gold glaze has rubbed. My sister was fortunate to find this pitcher. It is difficult to find signed Marc Bellaire pieces (in our area at least) so you will definitely want to add this to your collection.
Manufacturer: Marc Bellaire  

California Pottery Green Grapes Wallpocket California Pottery Grapes Wallpocket. This green Grapes Wallpocket measures 4 3/4'' tall and 4 3/4'' wide. Marked Made in Calif. 302. This vintage wallpocket has light crazing visible on the backside, there is residue from use inside and some of the cold paint has worn away. I'm not sure if this was made by Metlox or another of the great California potteries. Displays very well and is perfect for a vintage wallpocket collection.
Manufacturer: California Pottery  

Sascha Brastoff Ashtray Signed Sascha Brastoff Ashtray in light/dark gray with figural bird with gold plumes and spots decoration. Sascha Brastoff was one of the California designers who established business in 1947, retired in 1963 while his business continued another decade. This ashtray is signed in gold Sasha B. on the front with the rooster trademark stamp and artists initials FY on the bottom. Measures 6 3/4'' long and 6 1/4'' wide. Light crazing is present, a small glaze flake on the top rim (see pictures--one light spot is camera glare) which you could touch up if you wish and a small, faint yellowish discoloration on one of the cigarette rests. Actually, nothing very detrimental but price is still reduced.
Manufacturer: Sascha Brastoff  

Modern Style Green Mixing Bowl This is a very sleek, modern styled mixing bowl (or serving bowl) with the clean-lined appearance prevalent during the 1950s-1960s era. The only legible marking is Ovenproof USA stamped in the center--there is a hint on an underlying mark but it is too faint (BPA or 3PA). I believe it is from one of the California potteries--maybe Vernon Kilns or Metlox. The color is a soft pale green (more blue/green) with small dark specks. It measures 7 3/4'' in diameter and 4 3/4'' tall. It is in very good condition with just a manufacturing glaze skip (top outer rim) and tiny skip on the inside bottom and a tiny glaze pop on the bottom edge. This bowl has visible ridges from being turned on a potters wheel. If anyone has any clues as to the maker, please let me know.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Matte Ivory Metlox Poppytrail Ruffled Low Bowl Metlox Poppytrail Ruffled Low Bowl in a soft, matte Ivory finish with a faint, fan-like pattern on the sides. Impressed Poppytrail, 736, Made in California, USA on bottom. Bowl measures 11 1/2'' in diameter and 2'' tall. There are a couple of pinpoint sized dark specks not covered by glaze from manufacturing. Typical Metlox visible stilt marks on the base--the camera shows a yellow cast which is not present on the bowl. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Manufacturer: Metlox  

Vintage USA Pottery Ring Style Green Mixing Bowl Vintage Green Mixing Bowl in a Stepped Ring Design. Unmarked, likely from one of the California Potteries, circa 1940s. Nice solid weight. The color of the pictures appear somewhat blue, but the color is actually the green popular in the 1940s. Base color clay has s a reddish-brown appearance. Measures 3 1/2'' tall and 6 1/4'' in diameter. There is a small chip on the bottom edge and crazing evident on the inside bottom. Overall this remains a solid, attractive bowl for the vintage kitchen.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Signed Edith Heath Pottery Ashtray Dark green with brown speckles signed Edith Heath Pottery Ashtray. Measures 6 1/2'' in diameter and 2'' tall. Very good condition with no chips, cracks or hairlines.
Manufacturer: Edith Heath  

Brayton Laguna Gay Nineties Couple Figurine Brayton Laguna's Gay Nineties Couple Figurine outfitted in night clothes and holding a candle, circa 1940. Unmarked. Measures 8 3/4'' tall and 5 3/4'' wide. The candlestick has been re-glued and there is a chip on the groom's foot--see pictures. Price reduced to reflect condition. Still a nice collectible figurine.
Manufacturer: Brayton Laguna  

Sascha Brastoff Ashtray Signed Sascha Brastoff Ashtray in mod gold, green and orange design. Sascha Brastoff was one of the California designers who established business in 1947, retired in 1963 while his business continued another decade. This ashtray is signed in gold on back Sasha B., (R) 056A. Measures 7'' in diameter. There are 3 small gold glaze flakes on the top rim (see pictures) which you could touch up if you wish otherwise good condition. Price is reduced.
Manufacturer: Sascha Brastoff  

California Pottery Red Strawberry Wallpocket California Pottery Strawberry Wallpocket. This red Strawberry Wallpocket measures 4'' tall and 4'' wide. Marked Made in Calif. 304. This vintage wallpocket has some residue from use inside (can be removed) and some of the cold paint has worn away. I'm not sure if this wallpocket was made by Metlox or one of the other great California potteries. Displays very well and is perfect for a vintage wallpocket collection.
Manufacturer: California