VINTAGE 1940 VERNON KILNS

DISNEY FANTASIA SATYR BOWL #124

WHITE EXTERIOR AND PINK INTERIOR GLAZES

Englishman George Poxon established the Poxon China Company at Vernon, California, in 1912 to manufacture floor tiles and art pottery.  Poxon China prospered until the Great Depression, when the company was sold to Faye G. Bennison in 1931.  One of the first acts was to change the company’s name to Vernon Kilns.

There were two major lines, dinnerware and speciality items.  An art ware department was established in the mid 1930’s. Vernon Kilns was a Disney licensee from October 10, 1940 to July 22, 1942 when they assigned all rights, inventory and molds to Evan K Shaw’s American Pottery Company.  

In this short time the company distinguished itself as a major contributor to Disneyana.  Pieces from the feature films Fantasia, Dumbo, and the Reluctant Dragon were produced. 

The five bowl and three vase designs from Fantasia were made in high relief and several color combinations, with more intricate designs applied by hand.

FEATURES:

Two glaze colors: white exterior and pink interior.

Five panels with arched tops have a little Satyr in various poses - some playing his flute.

The panels make for a FLOWER-LIKE image looking from the top.

The satyr bowl has the number “124” raised in the clay on the bottom.  In addition, on the bottom there is blue ink information stamped “Designed by WALT DISNEY Copyright 1940, VERNON KILNS, Made in U.S.A.” 

Excellent vintage condition.

No guarantees are implied with the description and condition and this item is sold “as-is.” 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

RETURNS/REFUNDS will NOT be accepted or issued.

Shipments restricted to mainland U.S. ONLY

Delivery sent via USPS Priority Mail