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| The Chinese Launderer was designed and patented by Margaret Clayes of San Francisco. The patent was granted in 1920 for a term of 3-1/2 years. The frog is signed by Clayes and it is also marked California Faience. California Faience was the tradename chosen by William V. Bragdon and Chauncy R. Thomas who operated a pottery named "The Tile Shop" in Berkeley, California, from 1920-1930. It is an unusual design subject for a flower holder, perhaps something that Magaret Clayes saw in Chinatown in San Francisco. The Japanese imitation suggests that it may have been a popular souvenir item. BB. | ||
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| Marked "California Faience" and signed "Clayes" in script. 6.5"h. x 5"d. base. From the collection of Doris Semler. | Marked "California Faience" and signed "Clayes" in script. 6.5"h. x 5"d. base. From the collection of Sarah Kruse. | Lustre imitation, stamped MADE IN JAPAN, 4"h. x 3"d. From the collection of Michael Vanderheyden. |
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