La Mirada Pottery Mark

The predecessor of American Ceramic Products was Cecil Jones of La Mirada Potteries. Jones was a talented and accomplished English ceramist with extensive experience working for potteries in the UK, as well as in the USA.

Claycraft Potteries
Flower Basket Tile
Unusual High Glaze w/ multiple colors 8" x 8"

He was affiliated with Claycraft Potteries in Los Angeles prior to founding La Mirada in 1935.

The La Mirada Potteries began operations at 3221 San Fernando Road in Los Angeles, where about a year earlier the Robertson Potteries had been in operation.

Jones's Company produced a pioneering line of Chinese Modern Style Housewares consisting of low bowls, vases, wall pockets, figurines, and planters.

His oriental designs were complimented by a series of brightly colored, transparent crackle glazes that were perfected by George Robertson of the Robertson Potteries.

The La Mirada business was purchased by Thomas F. Hamilton in 1939 and renamed American Ceramic Products ending the La Mirada run of products...

American Ceramics Products Figurines 
Blue and White Ceramic Figurines - This couple measures 11 1/2 inches tall. she is carrying a bouquet of flowers and he is hlding a basket of flowers. Both feature floral designs on their clothing and have gold accents. 

La Mirada Potteries pieces are valued by collectors today as some of the earliest and most collectible of all California Art Pottery pieces.

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LA MIRADA TRANSLATES INTO 'THE GLANCE' IN ENGLISH