Description: This rare Asian planter bowl is hardly ever seen as the company was only around from 1935 to 1939. Crazing is part of the glaze. This vintage La Mirada Pottery is a beautiful addition to any collection. With its blue color and art pottery production style, it is sure to catch the eye of any admirer. Measuring L 5 3/4" x W 5 3/4" x H 3 5/8", this planter bowl is perfect for displaying flowers or as a standalone decorative piece. The vase is in nice pre-owned condition and it has no cracks but does have crazing and chips. The pottery production technique adds to its unique charm and makes it a one-of-a-kind piece. Add this California art pottery masterpiece to your collection today. Look carefully at the photos and message me with any questions prior to purchasing. Cecil Jones (1869 – 1948) founded La Mirada pottery in Los Angeles, California, in 1935. The company produced Chinese Modern style decorative items like vases, bowls, planters, and figurines featuring brightly colored crackle glazes. Common colors include chartreuse, yellows, and a range of brilliant blues, often enriched by browns or deep purples.La Mirada also produced items in conjunction with Pennsylvania’s Wendell August Forge. which opened in 1932. These pieces were generally a brilliant turquoise which complemented the forge’s repoussé tin products.Jones himself was a talented English ceramicist who studied at the Colebrookdale School of Art in Shropshire, England. He later served as headmaster there before emigrating to America in 1913. He subsequently worked at the Zanesville Pottery in Ohio.In 1933, along with P.H. Genter, J.B. Hunt, and Eric Hellman, Jones created the Broadmoor Art Pottery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This pottery closed and operations were moved to Denver sometime around 1936.Thomas F. Hamilton purchased La Mirada in 1939 and renamed it American Ceramic Products. The La Mirada pieces were discontinued.
Price: 45 USD
Location: West Hills, California
End Time: 2024-12-31T22:24:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: California
Pattern: Vintage
Shape: Square
Color: Deep Turquoise
Material: Ceramic
Item Length: 5 3/4"
Vintage: Yes
Brand: La Mirada
Main Color: Turquoise
Type: Planter Bowl
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 3 5/8"
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Theme: Oriental
Production Style: Art Pottery
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Production Technique: Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Crazing Glaze Gloss Finish
Item Width: 5 3/4"
