The time consumed by trying to bring all of my 2500 listings into compliance with the new Google Marketplace attribute requirements has proven to be overwhelming and as a result I keep falling further and further behind in updating this blog. I am adding recent changes here and add pics and details as time allows. My apologies for the delays.
RECENT SALESRed Wing Violin Wall Pocket
Description -- 15 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2 1/4". This beautiful wall pocket was produced in the mid 1960's, shortly before Red Wing Potteries closed their doors for good. Glossy Orange/Brown glaze with black trim, grooves & holes on top and bottom to hold strings, raised bottom mark (RED WING USA 907). Absolutely perfect condition with no chips cracks,crazing or fading. Estimated (10/09) retail around $60.00.
These Violin Wall Pockets were made is several shapes and many glaze colors.
Historical Data -- Red Wing Stoneware Company was founded in 1877. After the plant burned in 1901 it was renamed the Red Wing Union Stone ware Co. Red Wing began producing decorative pieces and dinnerware around 1920. Renamed Red Wing Potteries, Inc. in 1936. Production ceased in 1967.
More Red Wing Pottery at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall Noritake Hawthorne Dinner Plate
Description -- Pattern 4914. 10" diameter. Green Greek key, Oriental style floral sprays. First issued in 1948 and discontinued in 1952. Excellent condition with no chips,cracks or crazing. Estimated (05/09)replacement value on these plates is $27.99 each.
Probable pattern name derivation. Hawthorn is a spiky bush or tree found in Europe, northwestern Africa, and western Asia. In England it is grown as a hedge plant. Hawthorne is a topographic or habitational surname for someone who lived near a hawthorn hedge or in a place with such a name
Historical Data -- The Noritake Company was established in the village of Noritake near Nagoya Japan by Baron Morimura in January 1904. Today it is one of the premier makers of fine China in the world.
More Noritake at Quality Junk in the Atomic MallView All Noritake Postings In This Blog RECENT BUYSTaylor, Smith & Taylor
LuRay Pastel Blue Mini Sugar Bowl
Earlier this month I was at Goodwill with a friend who is a glass dealer on Ebay. She came running up to me with this sugar bowl and told me that she thought it was LuRay and that I might want it. I quickly confirmed her identification and said that I would take it if she didn't want it. She doesn't deal in pottery so I ended up with it. Most Luray does not really have high replacement values, and I was very surprised to find that this was a mini bowl and has a current replacement value of $100.00. It is 3" high and is in excellent used condition except for a single unglazed dot on one side. Now I have to find a nice piece of glass to repay my friend.
Description -- Empire/Laurel Shape, 3". Smooth, pastel blue (officially "Windsor Blue") body. Excellent used condition with a small unglazed dot on one side (manufacturing defect). First issued in 1940 and discontinued in 1945. This dish is dated Mar 1941. Current (11/09) replacement cost is $99.95. This beautiful pattern was named after the colorful Luray Caverns of Virginia. Here's an
Interesting Wikipedia article about the Luray CavernsImportant Note -- This shape of demitasse was not in the original 1938 issue of Luray. There was a demitasse chocolate set that was issued in 1939 & discontinued in 1940 but it was all in a special demitasse shape that was first issued in 1930. This shape was phased out in 1940 by the Empire/Laurel shape used for Luray ware. Both shapes can be found in the solid Luray colors and with decals. All patterns that used the original shape are referred to as chocolate sets in order to avoid confusion.
Historical Data -- The Taylor, Smith & Taylor Pottery was founded in 1899 by C. A. Smith and Col. John N. Taylor. The firm remained under the Smith ownership and management until early 1973 when the plant was purchased by Anchor Hocking Corporation to become the foundation of its Pottery Division. TS&T closed in 1981.
More LuRay at Quality Junk in the Atomic MallAll Taylor, Smith & Taylor Postings in this blog Villeroy & Boch Design Naif Ashtray
I picked up this ashtray on the same Goodwill trip as the above Luray. I am usually not overly enthused over European pieces, but I like Villeroy & Boch and I was already familiar with design Naif so I knew I was getting a fair deal.
This is a 4 3/8" ashtray and shows a village surrounded by fields with farmers and chickens in them. Current (11/09) replacement value is $21.99.
The ashtrays and most of the basic dinnerware pieces were almost all done in six different designs. It is a very large set and has a lot of collector interest. Naif (Naive) Design dinnerware by Villeroy & Boch has been in production since about 1978, completely inspired by the naive (primitive or simplistic designs like Grandma Moses in America) paintings of a now famous artist, Gerard Laplau; Laplau's name now appears on each piece of dinnerware, within the print. It is said that Laplau first drew the attention of those who publish the Unicef cards, and about the same time, was noticed by Villeroy & Boch. Each item depicts one of Laplau's renditions of old French rural and urban life, as well as other various themes such as the Biblical story, Noah's Ark.
Historical Data -- Villeroy and Boch dates back into the 1700's in Luxembourg. It is still one of the most respected producers in Europe.
More Design Naif at Quality Junk in the Atomic MallAll Villeroy and Boch Postings in this Blog Winfield Green Bamboo Lot
This Swap Meet buy was a mixed lot and although I knew that Winfield does not seem to be that popular and seems to have less value than some of the better known California potteries, I personally think that many of their patterns (including Green Bamboo)are beautiful and they issued many serving pieces (rice bowls, Sake sets, etc) that are not found in sets from the others.
Here's the lot:
- 13" Divided Vegetable Bowl
- 9 1/2" Round Serving Bowl
- 7 1/2" Salad Plate
- 6 5/8" Round Covered Casserole
- 4 5/8" Mini Coffee Pot (no lid)(large crack)
- Pr Salt & Pepper Shakers
Historical Data -- The Winfield China Company was established in Santa Monica, Ca. in 1929 and continued making fine dinnerware until 1962. Their lines have a strong Pacific Rim influence, often having rice bowls, sake cups, and a variety of small side dish shapes. The lines were either solid colored or more frequently decorated with hand painted motifs
More Winfield at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall.All Winfield Postings in this Blog Winfield WIN58 Rectangular Platters
This Swap Meet windfall was a complete accident and I have to admit had nothing to do with my knowledge or experience with pottery dinnerware. I had just bought the Green Bamboo Lot described above and while I was packaging those pieces I spotted these two platters. While I knew immediately that they were Winfield (clearly marked). I mistakenly thought that they were part of the Green Bamboo Set. When I asked how much additional for these two the seller just told me to take them as part of the original deal. I did not feel that I was taking advantage of hin because most of these Winfield rectangular platters do not have a particularly high replacement value. I was taken aback when I got home and discovered that they were WIN58 and had replacement values of $60 (small) and $90 (large). They are coupe shape duotone with light green interiors and white bottoms with no trim. The smaller is 11 7/8" x 8" and the larger 14 1/4" x 10 1/8".
Historical Data -- The Winfield China Company was established in Santa Monica, Ca. in 1929 and continued making fine dinnerware until 1962. Their lines have a strong Pacific Rim influence, often having rice bowls, sake cups, and a variety of small side dish shapes. The lines were either solid colored or more frequently decorated with hand painted motifs
More Winfield at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall.All Winfield Postings in this Blog Bauer Ringware Burgundy Dinner Plate
Swap Meet find - Believe it or not we don't see much Bauer in the wild here in San Diego and even less Ringware so I was pleased to find this plate. Like all Ringware dinner plates it is 9 1/4" in diameter and has the trademark embossed rings. It is in excellent shape and has a current (11/09) replacement value of $84.95.
Historical Data -- Starting in Louisville, Kentucky, and then flourishing in Los Angeles, California, J. A. Bauer Pottery Company created simple, yet beautiful stoneware from the late 1880s to the early 1960s. With lines ranging from redware flowerpots to brilliantly colored dinnerware, Bauer Pottery was a staple in American homes for many decades.
Today, the work of J.A. Bauer has been reintroduced by a ceramics studio in Los Angeles, located just minutes from the original plant. The new Bauer line, Bauer 2000, is being produced using original pieces as models, with an emphasis on items originally manufactured by Bauer in the 1930s and 40s. To the best of my knowledge all of their ware is marked "2000".
More Bauer at Quality Junk in the Atomic MallAll Bauer Postings on this Blog Paden City Pottery
Golden Specter Vegetable Bowl
Another Swap Meet Find and another pottery I see very little of especially in good condition. In my experience much Ohio River Pottery of this vintage was bought to be used and was used until it was no longer usable. This bowl is in excellent used condition. 8 7/8" diameter and 2 1/2" deep. Coupe shape, white body with gold trim and a beautiful yellow rose design. Current (11/09) replacement value $21.99.
Historical Data -- George Lasell founded Paden City Pottery in 1914 with a plant in Sisterville, West Virginia and offices in Paden City. Paden City is credited with originating the underglaze decal and the Caliente colored glaze. - - By 1949 Paden City Pottery had six tunnel kilns and personnel totaling 800. Russell Wright did some patterns for them. The plant was closed and the Company ceased to exist in 1963.
More Paden City Pottery at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall Norcrest China Co
35th Anniversary Pickle Dish
Swap Meet again. I know absolutely nothing about Norcrest, but this was such a beautiful dish with it's jade border and gold well design that I just couldn't pass it up. * 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 1 1/2". Backmarked under glaze Norcrest - Portland, Or - Japan. This is the only piece I have, although a few different pieces have passed through my hands over the years. This Appears to have been an import and distribution company dealing mostly in souvenirs. I have also seen a lot of Norcrest "Smokey the Bear" items.
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Description -- 2 5/8" diameter x 1 1/2" deep, small abstract gray splash design. Excellent used condition with no damage. Leftovers from the days when airlines actually tried to please their passengers by serving lavish full course meals on real china.
Description -- California Pottery. 13" x 10", Aqua with matte finish, swirled edge. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Current replacement value (11/09) $33.99.
Description -- 13 3/8" diameter, Hinges on rim. This piece is prized by collectors because it shows the interior of the Old Curiosity Shoppe. This is the larger of the two chop plates in this pattern. It is in excellent used condition with no damage. Estimated (05/09) replacement value $35.00. 
Description -- Pattern CA-101. 12 3/4" diameter. Excellent used condition with no damage. Current (05/09) replacement value $25.99. Issued in 1992 and discontinued in 1993. Great Party Platter or display piece.
Description -- Hallcraft Line, classic shape. All white body, abstract black lines with yellow intersect dots. 11 3/4" x 8 7/8" x 2 1/4" high. Excellent used condition with light bottom wear. Current 06/09 replacement value $44.99.
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