Overview
A rare set of six hand-decorated ceramic tumblers featuring high-relief grape clusters and hand-painted vine motifs.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Calpotter Laguna Beach Grape Motif Tumblers, c. 1945-1955
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Story
Laguna Beach in the 1940s was a sun-drenched haven for artists and dreamers who transformed the local landscape into a global center for ceramic art.
Maker / Origin
Calpotter was a smaller, more artisanal operation compared to the industrial giants of the time like Metlox or Vernon Kilns.
Condition & Value
The pieces show characteristic 'crazing' (fine spiderweb lines in the glaze) which is expected for California earthenware of this age. While individual tumblers from this era often sell for $15-$20, a complete, matching set of six carries a premium for collectors of California pottery.
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