California Faience/California Porcelain, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Art pottery pieces made by William Bragdon and Chauncey Thomas were under several names between 1916-1930. One of those names, California Porcelain, was made for only one year, sometime in the mid-1920′s. This rare 10-sided, flared bowl has California Porcelain’s signature. The matte glazing is [...]
California Faience, Berkeley, CA c1915-1950 Very collectible vintage lidded temple jar has matte cobalt glazing and a button top domed lid. This piece is dated between 1915-1933 based on research from an old Cal Faience catalog. This shape is sometimes referred to as ginger jar. 4 1/2″ tall x 3″ at its widest Excellent [...]
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Very rare and wonderful vintage tile from California Faience, who produced an incredibly diverse line of exquisite tiles, pottery and architectural features. Raised lines and bright, glossy glazes cover this 6″ tile, and in the recessed area is a depiction of a simple medieval castle. Carefully mounted in a [...]
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Here is an adorable little vintage ceramic figurine from California Faience. This elephant is glazed with their famous glossy turquoise, accentuated with white clay showing thru. A fun piece to add to any collection! 3 3/4″ x 2″ x 2″ Excellent condition; signed (on foot) Qty = 1 [...]
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Vintage rectangular bowl has Art Deco styling with vertical ridges. The glossy glazes include green around the top and creamy white; the clay showing through is a nice touch. This was made between 1934-1950. 6 3/4″ x 4″ x 3 1/4″ Excellent condition; signed Qty = 1 $285
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 We date this vintage, signed round tile trivet from Cal Faience between 1919-1933. It has excellent color separation due to the raised lines that create the design. Cal Faience’s signature turquoise glazing with its glossy finish contrasts nicely with the matte cobalt, mustard and maroon. 5 1/4″ x 1/2″ [...]
West Coast Porcelain Manufacturers, Millbrae,CA 1919-1935 California Faience, Berkeley, Ca 1915-1950 West Coast Porcelain Manufacturers is known to pottery collectors as the location where a line of pottery called “California Porcelain” was produced in collaboration with California Faience. This is one of their pieces, a wonderful large antique bowl signed California Porcelain. The much sought-after [...]
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Charming cuerda seca tea tile depicting a picturesque Mission church decorated in the creamy, rich glazes that are characteristic of this important Golden Era maker. The golden-yellow and vivid turquoise glazes are stunning. In addition to the incised “California Faience” mark the reverse of this tile is stamped with “S. [...]
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Very charming Art Deco dog (perhaps Airedale) facing backwards on thick porcelain. This signed ashtray has high-glazed yellow glazing and would definitely make a great conversation piece. This piece is from Cal Faience’s Utility ware and dates approximately 1928-1930. 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ h Great [...]
