Brayton Vintage Siesta Tile

On December 8, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, Ca  1927-1968 Here is a great antique tile with a popular image, a Mexican man leaning against a palm tree, having a siesta.   Bright glossy glaze colors are separated by raised lines and covers the sides as well.   Four ‘feet’ have been attached. 6  3/4″ square x 3/4″ [...]

Brayton Laguna Covered Wagon Tile

On August 20, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Here is a fabulous, vintage tile from Brayton’s early years.  The design of a Conestoga wagon being pulled, in true pioneer fashion, by a pair of yoked oxen under a vast, emerald-blue Southwestern sky is executed with Brayton’s instantly recognizable loose yet deft style.  The pairing of the [...]

Brayton Laguna Scenic Tile

On August 20, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 This is a rare vintage and exceptional handmade cuenca tile that exemplifies the delightful fusion of whimsy and ceramic artistry for which this celebrated pottery is justly legendary.  The design is executed with Brayton’s iconic “cartoon-esque” quality.  You may need to exercise your imagination here:  do you see [...]

Brayton Laguna Cobalt Place Setting

On July 28, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Early hand made pieces are sought after by Brayton collectors and admirers.  This place setting consists of 11″ dinner plate, 7″ bread/butter or salad plate, cup and 5″ saucer, and 5″ desert bowl with ruffles.  Glossy cobalt glaze covers these signed pieces.  We have place settings in 5 [...]

Brayton Laguna Musicians Tile

On June 22, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 This is an exquisite robust, polychrome tile, handmade with red clay and signed.   A rare and choice piece, its design of a pair of old California musicians in traditional costume is executed in an extremely refined cuenca technique.  The luminous glaze work on this vintage tile is [...]

Brayton Laguna Ruffled Cup/Dorothy LaPlant Baker

On February 27, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Very pretty hand formed cup with a ruffled rim made by Dorothy LaPlant Baker in 1938, for Brayton Laguna.  Red clay peeks thru the glossy turquoise glaze.  This is a companion piece to the heart-shaped cup with handle, listed separately.  Brayton collectors should adore these pieces! 4″ wide [...]

Brayton Laguna Heart-Shaped Cup/Dorothy Laplant Baker

On February 27, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Brayton Laguna made wonderful hand-made, distinctive pottery in their early years.  This cup, formed in the shape of a heart at the rim has a nice little trailing handle.  The high-glazed turquoise has touches of red clay showing thru.  We’re happy to offer this signed piece from artist/potter: [...]

Brayton Laguna White Ruffled Bowl

On February 27, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 Very sweet Brayton small ruffled bowl in shiny white glaze.  The red clay underneath gives this piece a pale pink hue; and crazing adds age.  Hand made and signed. 4  3/4″ wide x 1  1/2″ tall Excellent condition Qty = 1 $150

Brayton Laguna Hand Painted Cup & Saucer

On February 3, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA  1927-1968 This Brayton Laguna Pottery golden era cup and saucer set is an outstanding example of this famed company’s whimsical yet superbly accomplished output. The cups’ hand-painted design of a sitting cat set amongst a landscape of cacti plants and palm trees is playful and charming. The matching saucers are decorated with a [...]

Brayton Laguna Hand Painted Cup/Saucer

On February 3, 2011, in Pottery, by nancy

Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA   1927-1968 This Brayton Laguna Pottery golden era cup and saucer set is an outstanding example of this famed company’s whimsical yet superbly accomplished output. The cups’ hand-painted design of figures resembling cartoon Ma and Pa “hillbilly”-types set alongside trees and stylized foliage is playful and charming. The matching saucers are decorated with a [...]