Description: Vernon Kilns Vintage travel state souvenir plate. Line drawings of the historical images. Brown (ish) red transferware. Displays beautifully. 10.25" diameter Approximately 1" deep SMOKY MOUNTAINS TENNESSEE Flowers decorate the outer ring of the plate. Plate scenes: The Loop Newfound Gap Hwy Top of The Chimneys, Great Smoky Mtns Natl Park Laurel Falls Newfound Gap Hwy & Bullhead Mountain Observation Tower, Top of Clingman's Dome Black Bears Rainbow Falls, Mt. Le Conte Tunnel on the Newfound Gap Hwy Parking Area, Clingman's Dome Marked on the plate bottom: Vernon Kilns USA Vernon Kilns - 1931 to 1958. Vernon Kilns beganin 1912 as Vernon Potteries with George J.W. Poxon from the English Wade Pottery family.He came to America and visited pottery companies across the country. He purchased a ranch in Vernon California and established Vernon Potteries in 1912 selling his ceramics under the name Poxon China. He first produced tiles and then heavy earthen ware and hotel/restaurant ware. A fire in 1927 destroyed part of his facility and they had difficulty rebuilding during the Depression. The company was sold in 1931, to Faye Dennison who changed the name to Vernon Kilns. The Poxon molds were used until an earthquake in 1933destroyedthe original blanks and new designs were created. They overcame 2 fires in the 1940s but in the 50's could not complete with market inundation of foreign imports and closed in 1958. Vernon Kilns was one of the 'Big 5' California potteries. When they closed, Metlox Manufacturing another of the Big 5, bought their molds and continued to produce some patterns in their Vernonware department. Vernon Kilns used clay from Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and England. No chips or cracks. Well cared for through the years. Graphics are clear and bright. Ready for display. Gift worthy condition. Please see pictures. They are taken with intent to be a part of the description and provide the best examples of quality and condition. The plate will be carefully packed for safe shipping.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Muncie, Indiana
End Time: 2025-01-11T05:59:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: United States
Shape: Round
Occasion: All Occasions
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: Does not apply
Vintage: Yes
Style: Colonial
Features: Transferware
Production Style: Transferware
Handmade: No
Culture: Americana
Pattern: Line drawing
Color: Blue
Item Diameter: 10.5"
Material: Ceramic
Franchise: Smoky Mountains
Modified Item: No
California Prop 65 Warning: Does not apply
Brand: Vernon Kilns
Type: State Souvenir Plate
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Theme: Commemorative, Travel Souvenir
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Production Technique: Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 1 lb, 3.2 oz
