Thursday, August 20, 2009

Vintage Thingies Thursday - California Pottery


I lived in southern California for three years, having gone there to do graduate work in English. I really enjoyed living in the sunny climate. I also enjoyed the Spanish influences on the architecture. From then on my dream house was a Mediterranean style house with a tiled roof, etc. Another area that caught my imagination were California pottery, including dishes by Franciscan. I never did buy any of these dishes but, during the past year or two I saw some items from California potteries and felt I had to have something. Here is one piece I bought. It is a teapot which happens to be unmarked except that is states "Made in USA"


I haven’t found the sugar and creamer to match, but this set in the Metlox Poppytrail Yorkshire pattern has similar lines.
The swirled surface and the handles goes well with the teapot.

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22 comments:

  1. PostcardyAugust 20, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    My parents had Franciscan Ivy dishes. I like those still, but I only saved one tumbler--my sister has the rest.

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  2. Skoots1moMAugust 20, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    si pretty...thx 4 sharing

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  3. Kathi FlyAugust 20, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    So pretty! Love the little green sugar and creamer.

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  4. rtAugust 20, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    How pretty, lovely colors!

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  5. SalmagundiAugust 20, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I have several pieces of Calif. pottery and West Coast pottery. They sure have a unique look to them that I like. Love the tea pot. Sally

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  6. Cass @ That Old HouseAugust 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    What pretty pieces! I love that chubby little teapot, and it DOES go well with the Metlox S&C.

    Your post really caught my eye -- my older daughter is in Southern CA for a 5-year PhD program. I keep hoping she'll find her way back East afterward!

    Cass

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  7. Marie August 20, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Such a pretty mint green, great finds.

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  8. ColoradoladyAugust 20, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    These are so very pretty! I love the green colors, so fresh looking. Have a great VTT!

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  9. CCAugust 20, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    How very,very pretty the teapot is..and the sugar and creamer go so well with it. Your set is lovely. Happy VTT, have a great weekend.

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  10. BecaAugust 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Lovely pieces. They go together very well!

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  11. the wild raspberryAugust 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    what a pretty teapot...it would be great if you found more matching pieces!
    have a wonderful night~
    chasity

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  12. JLS Hall (Joysweb)August 20, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I love California pottery, and have several of the vases and plant holders. I think the green shades are especially pretty. You have some great finds!

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  13. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesAugust 21, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely pottery. I especially like the color of green. :) I just noticed that I am not the only one that likes that shade of green. The creamer and sugar are adorable. You are collecting some really nice pieces!
    ~smiles~
    Mona

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  14. Sandy aka Doris the GreatAugust 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    What beautiful pieces. I especially like the little green sugar and creamer; and they match the teapot so well. Congrats!

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  15. Keetha BroylesAugust 21, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I DO love tea things and that tea pot is so darlin' I don't even know how to express it!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 21, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I think those may very well be the first green things I've ever liked! Your sugar and creamer are such a beautiful shade and I love the swirly's!

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  17. NeabearAugust 21, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I live in California and I don't think I even have any California pottery. Well, maybe. I not sure if they are considered California, but got them at a Craft Faire. Gee I have not been to one of those in a long time. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  18. fitty's pinky rose cottageAugust 21, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    very retro teapot, creamer and sugar bowl.. happy belated VTT

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  19. Ivory SpringAugust 22, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Hi Carrie,

    How lovely vintage pretties those are!

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  20. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 22, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Hi Carrie! What a beautiful tea pot! And the creamer and sugar are just lovely! Happy weekend...Debbie

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  21. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 26, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Pretty pottery pieces. I think it is so much more interesting when things don't match, and your pretty sugar and creamer look great with that tea pot. laurie

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