Brayton Laguna Scenic Tile

On May 5, 2012, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 This vintage, cuenca-style tile depicts a Mexican man on his burro.   Great Brayton glaze colors and fine workmanship all add to the charm of this signed tile. 6 3/4″ square x 3/4″ thick Very good condition; has a chip on the back side of one corner Qty [...]

Brayton Vintage Siesta Tile

On December 8, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, Ca  1927-1968 Here is a great antique tile with a popular image, a Mexican man leaning against a palm tree, having a siesta.   Bright glossy glaze colors are separated by raised lines and covers the sides as well.   Four ‘feet’ have been attached. 6  3/4″ square x 3/4″ [...]

Brayton Laguna Cobalt Place Setting

On July 28, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Early hand made pieces are sought after by Brayton collectors and admirers.  This place setting consists of 11″ dinner plate, 7″ bread/butter or salad plate, cup and 5″ saucer, and 5″ desert bowl with ruffles.  Glossy cobalt glaze covers these signed pieces.  We have place settings in 5 [...]

Brayton Laguna Musicians Tile

On June 22, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 This is an exquisite robust, polychrome tile, handmade with red clay and signed.   A rare and choice piece, its design of a pair of old California musicians in traditional costume is executed in an extremely refined cuenca technique.  The luminous glaze work on this vintage tile is [...]

Brayton Laguna Ruffled Cup/Dorothy LaPlant Baker

On February 27, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Very pretty hand formed cup with a ruffled rim made by Dorothy LaPlant Baker in 1938, for Brayton Laguna.  Red clay peeks thru the glossy turquoise glaze.  This is a companion piece to the heart-shaped cup with handle, listed separately.  Brayton collectors should adore these pieces! 4″ wide [...]

Brayton Laguna Heart-Shaped Cup/Dorothy Laplant Baker

On February 27, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Brayton Laguna made wonderful hand-made, distinctive pottery in their early years.  This cup, formed in the shape of a heart at the rim has a nice little trailing handle.  The high-glazed turquoise has touches of red clay showing thru.  We’re happy to offer this signed piece from artist/potter: [...]

Brayton Laguna White Ruffled Bowl

On February 27, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Very sweet Brayton small ruffled bowl in shiny white glaze.  The red clay underneath gives this piece a pale pink hue; and crazing adds age.  Hand made and signed. 4  3/4″ wide x 1  1/2″ tall Excellent condition Qty = 1 $150

Brayton Laguna Hand Painted Cup & Saucer

On February 3, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 This Brayton Laguna Pottery golden era cup and saucer set is an outstanding example of this famed company’s whimsical yet superbly accomplished output. The cups’ hand-painted design of a sitting cat set amongst a landscape of cacti plants and palm trees is playful and charming. The matching saucers are decorated with a [...]

Brayton Laguna Hand Painted Cup/Saucer

On February 3, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA   1927-1968 This Brayton Laguna Pottery golden era cup and saucer set is an outstanding example of this famed company’s whimsical yet superbly accomplished output. The cups’ hand-painted design of figures resembling cartoon Ma and Pa “hillbilly”-types set alongside trees and stylized foliage is playful and charming. The matching saucers are decorated with a [...]