I decided to start up a page for the finds that I originally though might be California Pottery, but later discovered they weren’t. This is only for pieces that have conclusively been identified as such - please view the Unknowns Gallery for pieces that are still unidentified. I’ll be expanding this page in the future as new “California” funds are debunked - in addition, I’ll be listing other items/patterns that are commonly mistaken.

• Hollywood Craftsmen

I originally bought this mug thinking that of course it was from California because of the name “Hollywood Craftsmen”. It turns out it’s the National Silver Company (also known as Nasco). It may not be technically wrong to call this California Pottery, however, since Nasco often contracted out to actual California potteries to produce these items. Other stamps they used include “Hollywood Silverplate” and “Royal Hawaiian Made In California”.

• Pacific Stoneware

This company is sometimes confused with Pacific Clay Products but it’s actually an Oregon company. These particular Pacific Stoneware items are attributed to Bennett Welsh who produced these items most likely from the 60s to the 70s. Luckily, most of the items are stamped with both Welsh’s name as well as a later copyright date which means they are definitely not Pacific Clay Products pieces.