California Pottery and Dinnerware at Needful Things

Wonderful Works of Art created in the 40's, 50's, and 60's in sunny California. We have nice variety of several talented potters of this area. I have listed all the dinnerware here that does not have its own category.

Animal and Plant Shapes

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Click here to enlarge image and see more about item calpottery0001: Beautiful Roadrunner Statue

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Beautiful Multicolor Roadrunner Statue by California Originals of Torrance, California. About 12" tall and over 8" at the widest point. In excellent condition no cracks or bad glazing. Has the tiniest chip right on the tip of his beak. On drop of paint will fix it. This is an outstanding work of art.

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item cal0017: Howard Pierce Goose Figurine

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Excellent Goose Figurine by Howard Pierce. A fine example of 50's Cal pottery. Not marked because was originally part of a set of 3. In wonderful shape with no visible flaws.

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Wonderful "Green Leaf" Candy Dish by Ball-Jae of California. This delicate work of art is in very good to excellent condition with no visible chips or cracks. Has some discoloration but it has been been around since the 50's. About 10 1/2" long and 5" across. This is a beautiful piece that would look good in any home or collection.

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Very Cool California Pottery "Sea Shell" Planter in Cream/Brown. About 6" across at the base and over 4" tall. Marked on bottom "@78, CA USA, XX209". Very nice piece with no visible chips or cracks. Would be a great addition to any collection or a neat way to start collecting.

Ash Trays

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2035

Very Nice Triangular Pink California Pottery Ashtray. Only marked 202 on back. No chips or cracks.

Ashtrays

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2426

Beautiful California Blue Freeform Ashtray. Body is a neat mottled turquois (looks better than pictures) with a bright blue "glass-look" section in the middle. Looks like blueberry jello. Has a spot for a small lighter to set. About 10 1/2" long.

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Neat 50's-60's California Pottery Ashtray and Lighter Set. Marked "USA" on the bottom. In excellent shape with no chips or cracks. Lighter can be made to work. About 8" across.

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2427

Adorable Eggshell & Orange California Ashtray #115. In excllent condition and about 8" long. Very sharp !!

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2428

Maurice of California Yellow/Orange Ashtray. About 11" long and in very good condition with one tiny blipon the rim.

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2429

Huge Orange California Ashtray #E22. This is a superb "modern-look" round ashtray with excellent colors. About 12" in diameter and near new condition. Would make a great centerpiece for any coffee table.

Assorted Items

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Neat Batter Pitcher with Raised Pancakes, Waffles, and Toast. Ok, it's not Cal Pottery (made by Napco), but it sure looks like the syle and matches several in my collection that were made in California. Very well made, no visible damage, and it is a very charming picher.

Brad Keeler

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Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 2033: Brad Keeler Bird Figurine

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Very Nice Brad Keeler Bird Figurine. In very good to excellent condition with one tiny fleck on one wing.

Brock of California

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Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 2115: (3) Set of Brock's "Forever Yours" Dinnerware

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Very Nice (3) Set of Brock's "Forever Yours" Dinnerware. Includes lidded sugar, creamer, and salad plate (could be used as a cookie plate). Creamer has no visible flaws. Sugar has a tiny split inside the the rim under the glaze that looks like a kiln flaw and a tiny blip in glaze near rim. Plate has a very small blip on bottom side of rim that does not show unless picked up. Designs are bright and clear. Nice tea set starter.

Candy Dishes

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Click here to enlarge image and see more about item calpottery0002: Sascha Brastoff? Enamel Dish

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This is not really pottery and may not even be from California, but I think that this enameled copper dish is an unmarked Sascha Brastoff. I have not been able to find this exact design in any of our books, but it sure looks like his style and quality. If you like his work, you will love this anyway.