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Lot # 98 - Vernonware “Raffia” Coffee or Tea Set – Mid-Century California
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | 10:00-4:00, Saturday, 13 September 2025. |
| Start Date/Time: | 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 10-Sep-2025 8:37:00 PM |
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| Highest bidder: | -- |
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Description :
A vintage mid-century dinnerware set by Vernon Kilns, California, USA, featuring the hand-painted “Raffia” pattern introduced in the 1950s. Crafted in ceramic stoneware, each piece displays crosshatched brushstroke motifs in muted tones of rust, green, and taupe over a cream ground—an iconic example of California casual design. Set Includes: Six salad plates (one with edge chip) Nine dessert plates (two with minor chips) Six bread bowls (three with rim chips) Five saucers and two tea cups (no visible damage) One gravy boat (chip near spout) One small platter (chip on underside) Marks: “Vernonware U.S.A. Safe in oven and dishwasher” and “Raffia Hand Painted Under Glaze California U.S.A.”
Pattern: Raffia – Hand-Painted, Under-Glaze
Material: Ceramic Stoneware Dimensions (largest piece): Approx. 9.5" L × 6.25" W
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition; chips noted above This set offers a warm, nostalgic glimpse into postwar American ceramics—ideal for collectors, decorators, or anyone seeking authentic mid-century tableware with character and provenance.
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