Description

Poxon Art Pottery Bowl Los Angeles California Precursor to Vernon Kilns Antique Description and Item Information Up for sale is this rare, antique California art pottery bowl or vase by Poxon. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This bowl has a beautiful, glossy glaze which is blended blue and green over mottled blue. It is approximately 7 3/4 inches in diameter with a height of about 2 1/2 inches. Unpacked, it weighs 1 pound 15.4 ounces. This would be an uncommon addition to an arts and crafts or mission style decor or to a collection of early California art pottery. Identification This piece has impressed markings beneath, "POXON LOS ANGELES 102." It is circa 1910s or 1920s; the exact age is not known. Per The Maximalist, Poxon was founded in Vernon, California (an industrial suburb of South Los Angeles) by George Wade in 1912. Initially producing artware, vases, and ceramic tile, Poxon later shifted production to earthenware and restaurant ware. The pottery burned down in 1927. Due to the difficulty in rebuilding during the Great Depression, Poxon was sold to Faye Bennison in 1931, who called the pottery Vernon Kilns. Condition The bowl looks very good overall, with no cracks or clay chips. There are two small glaze loss/flaking areas to the rim, as shown in Photos 5 and 6. It has minor wear from use with some patchy dullness to the interior and some scattered scuffs and scratches elsewhere. As made, there are variations in glaze application, with a small glaze skip to the foot. Please review the description and photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying. Terms of Sale 1. Payments Taxes may be applicable. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller before bidding or buying to find out about acceptable payment methods for local pickups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. 2. Shipping Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not necessarily included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller usually ships on Mondays and Thursdays. The merchandise will normally be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier. Shipping includes delivery to a physical address via a method of the seller's choice. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping costs may be required. At the seller's discretion, a signature may be required for delivery. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. For international shipping, there may be parcel size restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. Customs forms will not be falsified. International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. 3. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the purchase, use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian. Acceptance of Agreement By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.