Vintage Mid Century 1950s 10 Piece Dining Set by Brock of California Company in the and Collectible California Farmhouse Patter

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Vintage mid century 1950's 10 piece dining set by Brock Of California company in the rare and collectible California Farmhouse … Read more Vintage mid century 1950's 10 piece dining set by Brock Of California company in the rare and collectible California Farmhouse pattern. This adorable set was quite an exciting find! These pieces are very rare and this set includes: 1 large serving bowl, two large plates, 2 small plates, 1 divided serving platter, and 4 small bowls. The pieces depict different 1950's hand painted farm scenes and animals in yellow, red, green, and brown. If it looks familiar it is because these nostalgic / collectible Americana dishes were features on I Love Lucy in S2, #67 6/29/53 when viewers got a rare opportunity to see the Mertzes' kitchen. Apparently the set of the Ricardo's kitchen could be used, with some modifications, as the Mertz kitchen. If you look at the listing photos we have attached some screen captures.

Southern California Pottery Company, Inc. aka B. J. Brock Company was located in Lawndale, California. Founded in 1947 by Bert Brock, the company closed in the mid 1950s. Brock's California Farmhouse dinnerware had a kitschy and ultra mid century country theme. The company was short lived and this pattern was made in very small quantities.

Measurements:
Large serving bowl (x1) - 8 7/8" Width x 2" Height
Large plates (x2) - 10" Diameter
Small Plates (x2) - 6 1/4" Diameter
Divided serving platter (x1) - 11 3/8" Length x 7 5/8" Width x 2 1/4" Height
Small bowls (x4) - 5 1/4" Width x 1 1/2" Height See less