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The standout pieces are the humorous Featured French plates, marked on the reverse “Featured French – Copyright 1950, By Fred Pearson 2d and Richard Taylor.” These feature wonderfully quirky mid-century cartoon artwork with French phrases and humorous English translations.
Also included are California Cleminsons-style vintage automobile wall plates featuring early automobiles, including Maxwell 1911, Packard 1908, and Cadillac 1904, along with a 1987 German TV Bildstock Volkswanderung commemorative plate.
A fun eclectic collection with great mid-century character—ideal for a vintage kitchen, bar, restaurant, gallery wall, or collector.
Features
- Sold as one complete mixed lot
- Vintage California Cleminsons pottery
- 1950 Featured French humorous/cartoon plates
- Copyrighted by Fred Pearson 2d and Richard Taylor
- French sayings with tongue-in-cheek English translations
- Vintage automobile wall plates
- Early car designs include 1904 Cadillac, 1908 Packard and 1911 Maxwell
- German 15. Int. Volkswanderung TV Bildstock 1987 commemorative plate
- Several pieces retain hanging cords
- Mid-century novelty, barware and decorative appeal
- Various maker/copyright markings on reverse
- Great instant collection or gallery-wall display
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. Plates show varying degrees of surface marks, discoloration, spotting, crazing/finish wear, rim wear and/or residue from old labels and tape. Hanging cords show age. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of each piece.
Because this is a vintage mixed lot, all pieces are being sold together and as pictured.
Included Designs Visible in the Lot
Featured French designs include:
C’est pour rire (Sore tail)
Pièce de résistance (Timid girl)
Pas de tout (Father of twins)
Enivré (A night club)
Carte blanche (For God’s sake, take Blanche home)
À la carte (On the wagon)
Tout en famille (Let’s get drunk at home)
Plus the Maxwell 1911, Packard 1908 and Cadillac 1904 automobile plates and TV Bildstock 1987 German commemorative plate.
