Cal Orginal

Lidded Strawberry Canister, California Originals #8487, Vintage 1980's. This canister measures 7 1/4 tall to the top of the lid, 5 1/4 high without the lid, and 5 1/2 wide. It is a very pretty bright red strawberry with green leaves and a brown stem as a handle. California Originals started in 1945 as Heirlooms of Tomorrow . The company went out of business in 1982. The stem/lid has been repaired and there is a scratch in the paint at the point of repair. It is otherwise in good condition and marked Cal. Orig. 8487 U.S.A."

Ashtray, California Pottery #678, Vintage 1960's. This ashtray measures 8 3/4 by 6 by 1 1/2 . It has six slots for the cigarettes. The ashtray is in very good vintage condition with the Calif. U.S.A. mark.

Unique vintage California Pottery pedestal vase with green and gold blended colors. #567 and signed and dated on bottom. 11 tall. Fine condition. 1961.

Swan Wall Pocket Planter/Vase #635. This beautiful swan is 7 tall and 7 wide. It is lavishly trimmed in gold over a beautiful warm blue. The piece is meant for wall hanging because there are two holes on the back. Otherwise, it can be treated as a figurine or vase by standing it up on its base. It is in excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or other damage. The back side is marked California Originals #635 (see photo).

Salt and pepper shaker set, in off-white with orange, yellow and white crocus flowers and brown trim.

Small cannister, in off-white with orange, yellow and white crocus flowers and brown trim.

Large cannister, in off-white with orange, yellow and white crocus flowers and brown trim.

Nice California Original #726 leaf bowl. 7-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 2-1/2 . Signed on bottom. Free of damage. 1950s.

Flower Pot, California Originals, No. 471. This hard-to-find flower pot is beautiful. It is 6 tall and 7 1/4 in diameter. The outside of the pot is ridged and decorated with beautiful roses under the glaze. It is trimmed in a warm brown and the inside and outside are speckled with the same brown color. The pot is in good condition--no chips, cracks, or crazing--and the bottom has the Calif. Orig. U.S.A. mark as well as the number 471.

Nice off white California Original C-511 dish. 11 by 7 . Marked on bottom. Free of damage. 1950s.

Lidded and Handled Casserole Dish, California Originals #239. This handled casserole measures 8 1/2 in diameter and 12 from the handle. It is approximately 8 tall to the finial. California Originals is best known for its cookie jars but it also made many figurines and planters as well as lazy Susans and, rarely, as in this case, a handled-lidded casserole. California Originals was sold to Roman Ceramics in 1979, and it closed three years later. This casserole is beautifully decorated with Aster-like flowers. CONDITION: There are several little manufacturer-done circle defects on the left side of the bowl near handle and a small dark spot(see photo) plus a tiny indentation on the green edge of the lid. These are all under the glaze. There is a tiny fleabite on the edge of the casserole. Aside from that, the piece is in very good vintage condition. It is incised Cal Orig 239 USA .

Large cannister, off-white glaze decorated with orange, yellow and white crocus flowers and brown trim.

15% Discount at checkout! These 10 by 6 lazy susan leaf dishes are in excellent condition. There are four total, but can be bought seperately. The color is a burnt orange with gold trim. Great for the collector! Mfg. is California Pottery. Mark: California Original 618 U.S.A.

Ceramic salt shaker, in tan with brown & yellow flowers and brown trim. Matches cannister set.

Ceramic cannister set, in tan with brown H, sugar 9 3/4 H, coffee 7 3/4 H, tea 6 1/2 H. Pieces are crazed, but otherwise in good condition without any chips or cracks. Will sell cannisters separately, please email for more info. Additional lid for large cannister available.

Ceramic chip 'n dip set with lazy susan, cream color with blue and yellow floral decal.

California Potteries 4 part divided bowl. 12 ¼ inches diameter, marked Lane & Co. Van Nuys Calif 3060 USA 1961. In perfect condition. L95x5.

This is a beautiful pot from California Pottery. In shades of brown and tan this will blend nicely with any décor. It stands about 7 ¼ inches tall and is about 8 inches in diameter and it widest point (about in the middle). Spring planting season is here so get this lovely piece now. The Bottom reads CALIF USA 192. This baby is mint. It doesn t look as though it has ever been used.