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Description
Freeman Leidy Candy Jewelry Dish
Pink and grey, golden edged small dish depicting an apple, a strawberry and an apricot and leaves. Measures about 6 1/4" across.
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Ceramic.
Distinguishing marks
At the bottom engraved Freeman Leidy, but impossible to pick up in the picture.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
6 1/4"
Date Period
Vintage
Weight
13.8 oz.
History
Inherited from my husband's mother.
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Freeman Leidy Ceramic Candy/Jewelry Dish
Description:
This is a vintage hand-painted ceramic dish attributed to mid-century designer Freeman Leidy, known for his artistic ceramic creations often produced in California in the 1940s–1960s. The piece features a stylized depiction of fruit—an apple, a strawberry, and an apricot—resting on a scalloped leaf-shaped plate. The color palette includes pink, grey, and green with gold accents, indicative of the glamorously decorative California pottery style. The underside is marked with an incised signature, though faint.
Category:
Mid-century California Pottery / Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium:
Glazed ceramic with hand-applied paint and gilt detailing
Dimensions:
Approx. 6 1/4 inches in diameter
Weight: 13.8 oz
Condition:
Mint condition — no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Gilding and paint are well-preserved.
History:
Inherited from the user's husband's mother. Likely produced between the late 1940s and mid-1950s when Freeman Leidy's ceramic works were at their peak popularity.
Value Estimate (2025 Market):
Freeman Leidy pieces are moderately collectible. Based on comparable sales of signed decorative dishes of this style:
Recommendation:
If the signature can be photographed clearly, this may raise value slightly for online sale. Consider listing on platforms such as Etsy, Ruby Lane, or eBay (with proper keywords: Mid-Century California Pottery, Freeman Leidy, hand-painted, gilt ceramic dish). For a more formal valuation, consult with a specialist in mid-century California pottery or an appraiser with experience in decorative arts.