1950s MCM Set of Seven (7) Metlox Vernonware Calico Red and Blue Plaid 6.5” Bread Plates

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A vintage set of 7 Metlox Poppytrail Vernonware Calico small plates featuring the iconic hand-painted pinkish-red and blue plaid design. … Read more A vintage set of 7 Metlox Poppytrail Vernonware Calico small plates featuring the iconic hand-painted pinkish-red and blue plaid design. This cheerful pattern, known for its loose brushwork and casual charm, was produced between 1949 and 1955 and has become one of the most recognizable mid-century California pottery designs.

One plate has a small scuff to the glaze along the top rim, see the photo

Crafted in the USA by Vernon Kilns, these plates showcases the hand-painted underglaze technique that gives each piece subtle variation and warmth. The soft cream ground with intersecting pinkish-red and blue lines pairs beautifully with Calico patterns or mixes effortlessly into eclectic vintage table settings.

Marked on the underside with the Vernonware stamp.

6.5” diameter

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• Maker Metlox Poppytrail Vernonware
• Pattern Calico (Pinkish-red & Blue Plaid)
• Origin California USA
• Era Circa 1949–1955
• Set 7 bread plates
• Decoration Hand-painted underglaze

Use Ideas
Perfect to style on a festive table, celebrating summer holidays or used as a small dish for jewelry, rings, candles or spices. Also lovely displayed with other California pottery or mid-century tableware.

Collector Notes
Metlox Poppytrail Calico is a highly collected Vernonware pattern prized for its relaxed, hand-painted aesthetic and postwar California design history. Individual pieces are ideal for replacement buyers and curated collections. See less