This is a really unique Mid Century 1950's Cornucopia Planter from California Pottery. Common colors in this style of pottery are usually green, brown, pinks and blues, but this little gem is a beautiful mustard yellow with a brownish rust color and is highly glazed. It would make a great centerpiece on a table filled with potpourri or a small ivy plant growing from it.

DESCRIPTION: This planter measures approximately 7" inches long by 4-1/2" inches wide by 4" inches tall at the back and 3" inches tall at the front. It is a mustard yellow with a washed rust colored accent. The maker's mark states: 300 California.

CONDITION: Excellent condition and only showing some minor age related crazing on the bottom. The top has some light crazing that was hard to see unless specifically looking for it, but the finish is smooth and shiny. One tiny spot on the top edge feels a little bit rough, but that's due to the manufacturer missing a spot on their glazing technique and the slip coming through. It is not a chip or fleabite, but I thought I'd mention it.

I see many online sales and questions in forums regarding pieces made by "California Pottery Co.". Unfortunately, this isn't a company, but just the location where it was made. The marks on the bottom of wares may be Cal., Calif., California, etc. Many times with a number, USA or handwritten signature. The combinations and methods of markings are endless. It can be a very difficult task, if not impossible, to know exactly which company or individual made a certain piece. When collecting California pottery I tend to lean toward acquiring pieces that are esthetically pleasing rather than specific potteries.

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FINE PRINT: As with all handcrafted vintage and antique stoneware/porcelain/bone china or glass items, there may be normal wear, age crazing or unique details that do not take away from the function, value or overall purpose and appearance of these beautiful pieces, but add to the history and character of the item. Pottery irregularities such as, dings, dents, bumps, scratches, bubbles, glaze pops, dips and glazing slips, color variations, ink/paint spots under the glaze, mold lines, etc., within or on each piece are sometimes created from the manufacturing process. These are things that happen when pottery is handcrafted, manufactured or fired.

If there are any major/minor damages it will be described in the "Condition" paragraph section above. I do not in any way clean, polish or change the content of this item so as not to affect its original prominence or value. I leave that decision up to the new owner. And… as with ANY vintage item they have been previously owned so there may be signs of normal wear. Look at pictures carefully to determine item condition for yourself before you purchase. Depending on your computer monitor's resolution and color settings, the picture may differ slightly in color from the actual item. ALL ITEMS SOLD “AS IS ~ AS FOUND”.

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HISTORY

The history of California pottery includes Spanish settlers, the advent of Statehood and population growth, the arts and crafts movement, Great Depression, World War II era and the onslaught of low prices mass-produced imports. California potters large and small have left a legacy of collectibles, art, and architecture.

In its heyday, California Pottery creations were made from the 1920's through the 1950's. There were a number of talented artisans producing colorful and dramatic designs in the Southern California area. The 5 best known were Bauer, Pacific, Gladding-McBean, Vernon and Metlox. Smaller, lesser known companies included Batchelder, Catalina Island, Brayton Laguna, La Mirada, Meyers and Winfield just to name a few. Due to the topography of So. Cal., there was no shortage of unique and interesting clay combinations. Mix that with the skill and vision of artisans / craftsmen, in a rapidly growing area, and countless potteries were formed. Today, pottery wares from California are becoming more, and more collectible as time goes by.

California pottery includes industrial, commercial, and decorative pottery produced in the Northern California and Southern California regions of the U.S. state of California. Production includes brick, sewer pipe, architectural terra cotta, tile, garden ware, tableware, kitchenware, art ware, figurines, giftware, and ceramics for industrial use. Ceramics include terra cotta, earthenware, porcelain, and stoneware products.