Mid-century California at the table — four bowls, built to last a lifetime.
Maker: California USA Pottery
Model: #857
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 3¾" tall (with lid) x 6½" wide (handle to handle) x 4" inside diameter; holds ~10.67 oz
Era: Vintage, 1940s
Origin: California, USA
Condition: Very good vintage. One bowl has a minor rim chip. No other chips or cracks on bowls or lids. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A generous gift for the California pottery collector or the entertainer who loves a cohesive, storied set.
These soup crocks from the California USA Pottery era are the kind of find collectors quietly hope for. Crafted in off-white ceramic with a subtle linear pattern, each bowl has dual ear handles and a fitted lid with a linear knob and a small notch cut out for a spoon — a thoughtful detail that speaks to how seriously these were designed for daily use. Marked "Calif USA 857" on the base, they're perfect for French onion soup, bisque, stew, consommé, individual pot pies, or casseroles — equally at home on a farmhouse table or a carefully curated vintage spread.
Note: linear knob lid with spoon-notch cutout (distinguishes from the set of 2 listing). We also carry a similar set of 2 in the same mold number, with a round button knob and no spoon notch — browse our shop to compare.
