Accurate Description of Item
One early 1950's Ceramic Originals Centerpiece Bowl by Freeman Leidy
Appraiser Remarks
The glory years for California Potteries were the period around World War II, a result of imports cut off from European and Asian markets. This allowed many small family owned businesses and larger potteries to step in to fill the need for ceramic giftwares and tablewares throughout the United States. By 1948 there were over eight hundred ceramic concerns were in operation throughout California.
Freeman Leidy were also known as Ceramic Originals, they operated in Laguna Beach, California from 1944 to 1955. The company made figurines, tiles and giftware. It also made many glazed and footed ceramic boxes, often with floral designs.
Freeman Leidy were also known as Ceramic Originals, they operated in Laguna Beach, California from 1944 to 1955. The company made figurines, tiles and giftware. It also made many glazed and footed ceramic boxes, often with floral designs.
Estimated Value
$200.00- $250.00
Re: Planter or Fruit Bowl by Freeman Leidy
One early 1950's Ceramic Originals Centerpiece Bowl by Freeman Leidy
The glory years for California Potteries were the period around World War II, a result of imports cut off from European and Asian markets. This allowed many small family owned businesses and larger potteries to step in to fill the need for ceramic giftwares and tablewares throughout the United States. By 1948 there were over eight hundred ceramic concerns were in operation throughout California.
Freeman Leidy were also known as Ceramic Originals, they operated in Laguna Beach, California from 1944 to 1955. The company made figurines, tiles and giftware. It also made many glazed and footed ceramic boxes, often with floral designs.