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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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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