Frankoma Prairie Green Wagon Wheel Cup and Saucer

Prairie Green Wagon Wheel Cup and Saucer
For the casual tea time, choose this vintage pottery tea cup and saucer. Cup measures 3 1/4 inches diameter x 2 1/4 inches in height. The flat saucer measures approximately 5 inches diameter. We have three sets available in very good condition for $15.00 each.

Frankoma Family Collectors Association tell us that Frankoma Pottery consists of two types of clay, those made from the clay in the Arbuckle Mountains of Oklahoma – called Ada Clay, used from 1933 to 1954. And then those manufactured starting late 1954, when the company switched to a brick red firing clay near Sapulpa, Oklahoma. This clay was extracted from Sugar Loaf Hill and is referred to as Sapulpa clay. This mineral rich clay significantly changed the appearance of many of the glazes, especially the rutile ones (Prairie Green, Woodland Moss, Peach Glow, Desert Gold, Brown Satin). The Great Southwest served as inspiration for many Frankoma works. The factory formed pitchers shaped like wagon wheels, attractive boot-shaped vases and interesting Native American masks over the years. Even their dinnerware patterns have a western flair. Two of their most recognizable glazes are named Prairie Green and Desert Gold. In fact, many people associate Frankoma entirely with their medium green glaze that seemed rather dated and unattractive until recently. Today, the popularity of these well made pieces has returned to new heights. Since both these colors were used extensively over the years, it's the type of clay used in the piece rather than the color of the glaze, which determines value in this instance - the Ada Clay being the most valuable as it is older.

The products we offer are in the Prairie Green glaze probably from Ada Clay as they were purchased by my parents during the very early 1950’s.

Frankoma Pottery carries on the tradition today of quality hand-made pottery - which will be tomorrow's collectible treasures!
Producer: Frankoma

: $11.25

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