A fantastic pair of California Pottery bookends made by either Claycraft, Calco or Batchelder. Clay appears to be by one of these makers. Some wonder if these are Midwestern in origin but the clay color and density remind me more of the California makers. Highly detailed and finished on the back these are not corbels ...
A beautiful pair of Claycraft bookends with an inscription on the back side incised into the clay: "W.A.M 9/21/23 TO JEAN AND DOROTHY MAYALL". Depicting the San Juan Capistrano Mission on one, and the Fountain and the San Fernando Mission on the other. One of the most unusual set of bookends I have seen. 6.5" ...
A rare and lovely pair of Italianate Claycraft fireplace surround tiles. Set of two. Two different views of a storybook italian town seen through the double arches of a portico. Circa 1927. Recently salvaged from a remodel. Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939. Claycraft tiles are excellent examples of early twentieth century ceramic production in California. ...
A mint Claycraft tile. Nice condition. Circa 1925. Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939. Claycraft tiles are excellent examples of early twentieth century ceramic production in California. Especially characteristic of their work were their single-fired decorative tiles, where the surface was buffed and sanded after firing to produce an interesting irregularly mottled effect. Many of their ...
Unused Claycraft fireplace tile by Claycraft circa 1925. Scene is a lovely country scene with a tumbledown mill. Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939. Claycraft tiles are excellent examples of early twentieth century ceramic production in California. Especially characteristic of their work were their single-fired decorative tiles, where the surface was buffed and sanded after firing ...
Rare and lovely Claycraft fireplace tile. Circa 1920's, made in California. Custom made Arts & Crafts modern frame. The storybook scene is of a wooded countryside. Tile is 8 x 20. Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939. Claycraft tiles are excellent examples of early twentieth century ceramic production in California. Especially characteristic of their work were ...
Adorable Floral Claycraft Spanish Revival tile set in its surround to be hung as a wall plaque. Circa 1929. Custom wrought iron frame contains a flawless tile in luminous glazes. No chips, cracks or repairs. Size 11 x 15 with frame. Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939. Claycraft tiles are excellent examples of early twentieth century ...
Pair of Claycraft Wall Candle Sconces. Absolute beauties. Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939. Claycraft tiles are excellent examples of early twentieth century ceramic production in California. Especially characteristic of their work were their single-fired decorative tiles, where the surface was buffed and sanded after firing to produce an interesting irregularly mottled effect. Many of their ...