Vintage Collectable 1950s DeForest of California “Big Cheese” Hand-Painted Ceramic Character Jar
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$20.00
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VenmoVintage DeForest of California “Big Cheese” ceramic character jar with removable hat lid. This charming mid-century collectible features a whimsical anthropomorphic design and is fully hand-painted ceramic, typical of DeForest novelty pottery produced in the 1950s.
The removable hat lid is marked “Big Cheese,” a popular slang phrase of the era meaning the boss or the most important person. Pieces like this were made as fun decorative items for mid-century kitchens and have become popular collectibles today.
Condition:
• Very good vintage condition
• Two extremely tiny chips on the back of the removable hat lid
• Chips cannot be seen from the front when displayed
• No cracks or repairs
• Paint and glaze remain bright and clean
Dimensions:
Approximately 4.5 inches tall × 4.5 inches wide × 4.5 inches deep
Details:
• Maker: DeForest of California
• Era: Circa 1953–1956
• Material: Hand-painted ceramic
• Lid: Removable hat lid marked “Big Cheese”
• Bottom clearly marked “DeForest of California – Hand Painted”
Great collectible piece of mid-century novelty pottery and a fun conversation piece for vintage décor collectors.
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Vintage Collectable 1950s DeForest of California “Big Cheese” Hand-Painted Ceramic Character Jar
19 Hours
4
0
$20.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoVintage DeForest of California “Big Cheese” ceramic character jar with removable hat lid. This charming mid-century collectible features a whimsical anthropomorphic design and is fully hand-painted ceramic, typical of DeForest novelty pottery produced in the 1950s.
The removable hat lid is marked “Big Cheese,” a popular slang phrase of the era meaning the boss or the most important person. Pieces like this were made as fun decorative items for mid-century kitchens and have become popular collectibles today.
Condition:
• Very good vintage condition
• Two extremely tiny chips on the back of the removable hat lid
• Chips cannot be seen from the front when displayed
• No cracks or repairs
• Paint and glaze remain bright and clean
Dimensions:
Approximately 4.5 inches tall × 4.5 inches wide × 4.5 inches deep
Details:
• Maker: DeForest of California
• Era: Circa 1953–1956
• Material: Hand-painted ceramic
• Lid: Removable hat lid marked “Big Cheese”
• Bottom clearly marked “DeForest of California – Hand Painted”
Great collectible piece of mid-century novelty pottery and a fun conversation piece for vintage décor collectors.
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