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The photos are grouped as follows::   
        - Art Pottery
        - Commemoratives
        - Accessories
        - Dinnerware Patterns
              - The dinnerware patterns are sorted alphabetically by pattern name.  
              - "Mystery Patterns", patterns which so far have not been identified, are grouped under "Mystery Patterns"
              - In some cases, dinnerware patterns are grouped together first and then sorted alphabetically within each group.
                      - Designs by Harry Bird or Bird Pottery are grouped under "Bird Pottery"
                     - Designs by Don Blanding are grouped under "Blanding"
                     - Designs by Walt Disney are grouped under "Disney"
                     - Designs by May & Vieve Hamilton are grouped under "Hamilton"
                     - Designs by Rockwell Kent are grouped under "Kent"
                     - Gale Turnbull's Native American patterns are grouped under "Native American"
 

- The information regarding Years Made and Designer are taken mostly from Collectible Vernon Kilns, by Maxine Nelson, with Maxine's very kind permission.

Note: People send us photos to use almost every day, and sometimes they may not be careful to ask permission first.  If you believe any of the photos used here are yours and have been used without your permission, please email us right away. 

Art Pottery:
Bennison Art Pottery:  (Designed by Jane F. Bennison)
bennison_rectangular_candlestick_single_in_blue.jpg (22638 bytes) Rectangular single-light candlestick
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is green.
bennison_rectangular_candlestick_triple_in_pink.jpg (26338 bytes) Rectangular triple-light candlestick
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is pink.
bennison_rectangular_vase_in_turquoise_2.jpg (23992 bytes) Rectangular vase
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is turquoise.
bennison_dayrae_no_2_bowl_in_pink.jpg (50842 bytes) Dayrae bowl
Shown: These were made in various sizes and colors.  This example is the no. 2 size, in pink.
hawaiian_flowers_blue_bennison_dayrae_bowl_and_rectangular_single_light_candle_holders.jpg (53963 bytes) Dayrae bowl and rectangular candlesticks in Hawaiian Flowers pattern
Shown: Bennison art pottery pieces were sometimes produced with Vernon Kilns dinnerware transfer patterns.  These examples were made with the Done Blanding pattern named Hawaiian Flowers, in blue.
bennison_sphere_candlesticks_in_orange.jpg (32693 bytes) Sphere candlesticks
Shown: These were made in various colors.  These examples are orange.
bennison_fluted_footed_bowl_in_blue.jpg (3860 bytes) Fluted bowl
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is blue.
bennison_walnut_bowl_in_turquoise.jpg (31838 bytes) Walnut bowl
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is turquoise.
bennison_moon_jar_no_4_in_ivory.jpg (3958 bytes) Moon bowl
Shown: These were made in various sizes and colors.  This example is the no. 4 size, in white.
bennison_pine_cone_bowl_no_1_in_ivory.jpg (12719 bytes) Pine cone vase
Shown: These were made in various sizes and colors.  This example is the no. 1 size, in white.
Hamilton Art Pottery: (Designed by May and Vieve Hamilton)
hamilton_cocotti_in_pink.jpg (18813 bytes)hamilton_cocotti_in_pink_2.jpg (19301 bytes) Cocotti
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is pink.
hamilton_flower_bowl.jpg (12858 bytes) Flower bowl
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is green.
hamilton_hors_doeuvers_in_white.jpg (19131 bytes) Hors d'oeuvers tray
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is white.
hamilton_monkey_vase_in_blue_1.jpg (14115 bytes)
hamilton_monkey_vase_in_blue_2.jpg (19396 bytes)		 Monkey vase
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is blue.
hamilton_pink_spheres3_bowl.jpg (18394 bytes) Spheres bowl
Shown: These were made in various sizes and colors.  This example is the no. 3 size, in pink.
hamilton_sari_figurine_back_front_view.jpg (26348 bytes)
hamilton_sari_figurine_back_side_view.jpg (25205 bytes)		 Sari Figurine
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is white.
hamilton_wings_candlesticks_in_pink_side_view.jpg (21957 bytes)
hamilton_wings_candlesticks_in_pink_top_view.jpg (16716 bytes)		 Wings candlesticks
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is pink.
hamilton_pierced_plate_in_pink.jpg (78321 bytes) hamilton_pierced_plate_in_pink_detail.jpg (51021 bytes) Pierced plate
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is pink.
hamilton_tropical_bowl.jpg (34223 bytes) Tropical bowl
Other Art Pottery:
art_pottery_no_129_bowl_in_pink.jpg (37144 bytes) No. 129 bowl
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is pink.
art_pottery_no_138_bowl_in_blue.jpg (27168 bytes) No. 138 bowl
Shown: These were made in various colors.  This example is blue.
art_pottery_no_140_bowl_in_white_with_blossomtime_transfer_1.jpg (30980 bytes) art_pottery_no_140_bowl_in_white_with_blossomtime_transfer_2.jpg (27662 bytes) No. 140 bowl with BlossomTime transfer
Shown: Some of the numbered Vernon Kilns art pottery pieces were sometimes produced the Vernon Kilns dinnerware transfer patterns.  This example was made with the pattern named BlossomTime.
 
Commemoratives:
(Also see the information about Commemorative Plates in our Question & Answer page)
Vernon Kilns Factory Visit Souvenir Plate 
Airplanes  French Opera Reproductions
(Also see the information about the French Opera Reproduction plates in our Question and Answer pages here and also here.		 Places
Automotive  History Political
Bits Series Military Railroad
California Centennial Music Masters State Maps
Cities Organizations   States
Colleges People  Other - not yet categorized
 
Accessories:
casserole_hot_with_tam_o'shanter_casserole.jpg (68602 bytes)

Casserole Hot
(Stand and heating 
candle for covered casserole)
(shown in photo with Tam O'Shanter covered casserole)

 1953 -   Fits round covered casserole in the Montecito shape
coffee_hot_with_tam_o'shanter_coffee_server.jpg (47298 bytes)
coffee_hot_1.jpg (39245 bytes)

Coffee Hot
(Stand and heating 
candle for coffee server)
(shown in top photo with Tam O'Shanter covered casserole)

 1953 -   Fits round coffee server shape that was used in Montecito, San Marino, and, in rare cases, specifically, the Disney patterns and Orchard), Ultra
 
Dinnerware Patterns:
Photo Pattern Name Years Made Designer Shape
(Click here for more information on Vernon Kilns mold set "shapes")
1860s_chop_plate_14_inch.jpg (26359 bytes)

1860

 1944
S.O.* 1954

* S.O. = Available by "Special Order"		 Botsford San Fernando
707_cup_and_saucer.jpg (18504 bytes)

707

 1940   Montecito
769_demitasse_cup_and_saucer.jpg (22661 bytes) 769 
    Ultra
linda_17_inch_chop_plate.jpg (46380 bytes)

836 
Perhaps a precursor to 
Linda pattern 
(click here for discussion
of differences between
836 and Linda patterns)

 1940   Montecito
837_14-inch_chop_plate.jpg (81295 bytes) 837
May be a companion pattern to 836, based upon the similarity in  pattern numbers and shape (Montecito).

This pattern is similar to, but slightly different than, Lunning Floral Wreath.  For comparison photos that illustrate the difference, see this photo, this photo, and this photo.		 1940 (?) 
(Speculation based upon Years Made data for 836 and 838)		   Montecito
838
(Same floral pattern as Brown-Eyed Susan but done on Ultra shape for plates and bowls.)		 1940   Ultra - Plates and bowls
Montecito - other pieces
anytime_ring_handled_relish_bowl.jpg (30658 bytes)

Anytime

 1956-1958   Anytime
arcadia_12_inch_chop_plate_front.jpg (16151 bytes)

Arcadia

 1942-1950
S.O.* 1954

* S.O. = Available by "Special Order"		   Melinda
Ariel_dinner_plate_2.jpg (49321 bytes)

Ariel

     San Fernando
barkwood_coaster.jpg (35047 bytes)

Barkwood

 1953-1958
 		   San Marino
bel_air_vegetable_serving_bowl_2.jpg (24791 bytes)

Bel Air

 

 1948   San Marino
bellflower_demitasse_coffee_pot.jpg (40459 bytes) Bellflower 1939 Turnbull Ultra
beverly_dinner_plate_2.jpg (39182 bytes)

Beverly

 1942   Melinda
afterglow_dinner_plate.jpg (39489 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Afterglow

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_anchor_14_inch_chop_plate.jpg (27437 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Anchor 

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_avocado_carafe_in_angular_shape.jpg (16018 bytes)

Bird Pottery -
Avocado

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_b-103_luncheon_plate.jpg (26893 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
B-103  

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_spectrum_b-305_12_inch_chop_plate.gif (55679 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
B-305 - part of the 
"Spectrum" series

1935-1937 Bird Montecito

Bird Pottery - 
B-310 - part of the 
"Spectrum" series

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
b-321_roly_poly_barrel_cactus_luncheon_plate.jpg (53753 bytes) Bird Pottery - 
B-321 
"Roly-Poly Barrel Cactus" 		1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_bb6_bread_and_butter_plate.jpg (61306 bytes) Bird Pottery - 
BB6		 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_begonia_dinner_plate.jpg (21224 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Begonia

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_birds_eye_8.5_inch_luncheon_plate.jpg (22385 bytes) Bird Pottery - 
Bird's Eye 		1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_bp1_bread_and_butter_plate.jpg (57212 bytes) Bird Pottery - 
BP1		 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_bp6_bread_and_butter_plate.jpg (65906 bytes) Bird Pottery - 
BP6		 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_bridal_satin_candleholders_1.jpg (14212 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Bridal_Satin

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_cassia_dinner_plate.jpg (15656 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Cassia

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_chinese_lantern_dinner_plate.jpg (17241 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Chinese Lantern

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
Bird Pottery - 
Desert Mallow		 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_desert_poppy_bread_and_butter_plate.jpg (65172 bytes) Bird Pottery - 
Desert Poppy 		1935-1937 Bird Montecito
Bird Pottery - 
Eucalyptus		 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_evening_star_angular_chowders_with_handles_and_covers_and_bread_and_butter_plates.jpg (45073 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Evening Star

1935-1937 Bird Montecito

Bird Pottery - 
Geranium

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
iris_luncheon_plate.jpg (34588 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
 Iris

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
larkskpur_dinner_plate.jpg (72997 bytes)

 Bird Pottery - 
Larkspur

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_montezuma_aztec_coffee_server_in_rose_2.jpg (28844 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Montezuma Aztec 

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_multi_flori_in_blue_sauce_boat_with_faststand.jpg (26435 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Multi Flori

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
nautical_flags_chop_plate.jpg (12239 bytes)

Bird Pottery -
Nautical Flags

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_nautical_motif_luncheon_plate.jpg (18043 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Nautical Motif

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_olinala_aztec_dinner_plate_in_pink.jpg (61194 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Olinala Aztec

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_polychrome_type_a_12.5_inch_chop_plate.jpg (47528 bytes)
bird_pottery_polychrome_type_a_chop_plate_backstamp.jpg (18155 bytes)		 Bird Pottery - 
Polychrome Type A 		1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_pomegranite_coffee_carafe.jpg (9735 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Pomegranite

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_trellis_luncheon_plate_and_12_inch_chop_plate.jpg (34762 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Trellis 

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
bird_pottery_tropical_fish_luncheon_plate.jpg (44683 bytes)

Bird Pottery - 
Tropical Fish

 1935-1937 Bird Montecito

Bird Pottery - 
Trumpet Flower

1935-1937 Bird Montecito
aquarium_10.5_inch_dinner.jpg (43429 bytes)

Blanding - 
Aquarium

 1938 Blanding Ultra
coral_reef_dinner_plate_in_blue.jpg (62360 bytes)

Blanding - 
Coral Reef

1940 Blanding Ultra
delight_dinner_plate.jpg (90675 bytes)

Blanding - 
Delight

1940 Blanding Ultra
ecstasy_dinner_plate.jpg (78037 bytes)

Blanding - 
Ecstasy

1940 Blanding Ultra
glamour_blue_luncheon_plate.gif (83064 bytes)

Blanding - 
Glamour

1940 Blanding Ultra
hawaii_chowder_and_cup_and_saucer_and_bread_and_butter_plates.jpg (23251 bytes)

Blanding - 
Hawaii

1942 Blanding Melinda
hawaiian_flowers_blue_12_inch_chop_plate.jpg (18754 bytes)

Blanding - 
Hawaiian Flowers

 1938-1942 Blanding Ultra
hilo_saucer.jpg (217245 bytes)

Blanding - 
Hilo

 1938 Blanding Ultra
honolulu_dinner_plate.jpg (78685 bytes)

Blanding - 
Honolulu

1938 Blanding Ultra
lei_lani_17_inch_chop_plate_3.jpg (22488 bytes)

Blanding - 
LeiLani

 1938-1942 Blanding Ultra and San Marino

Blends - 
Mystery Blend 
(Pattern name not noted on backstamp but its appearance is similar to the other, documented "Blends" patterns)

 1938 Turnbull Montecito
blends_no_1_8.5_inch_luncheon_plate.jpg (32232 bytes)

Blends - 
Blend no. 1

1938 Turnbull Montecito
blend_no_2_dinner_plate.jpg (39989 bytes)

Blends - 
Blend no. 2

1938 Turnbull Montecito
blend_no_4_teapot.jpg (31909 bytes)

Blends - 
Blend no. 4

1938 Turnbull Montecito
blend_no_9_bread_and_butter_plate.jpg (32298 bytes)

Blends - 
Blend no. 9

1938 Turnbull Montecito
blossom_time_dinner_plate.jpg (100370 bytes)

Blossom Time

    Melinda
bouquet_mugs.jpg (40579 bytes)

Bouquet

    Ultra

Brown-Eyed Susan

     Montecito
cactus_bread_and_butter_plate_2.jpg (37088 bytes)

Cactus
This is an example of Decal ware - This particular pattern is collected by a few collectors - the same decal has been seen on Hall China coffee servers

Early 1930s   Old Poxon/Vernon China shape
calico_bread_and_butter_plate.jpg (38728 bytes)

Calico

1949 - 1954
S.O.* 1955

* S.O. = Available by "Special Order"		 Turnbull Montecito