Vernon Kilns - North American Aviation

Vernon Kilns - North American Aviation (image 1/2)
Vernon Kilns - North American Aviation (image 2/2)
Pricing & History
  • Sold for
    Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
  • Sold Date
  • Source eBay
Vernon Kilns was founded in July of 1931 after Faye G. Bennison purchased Poxon China Company in Vernon California which is now part of Los Angeles. The 1933 Long Beach earthquake and 2 subsequent fires almost brought an end to Vernon Potteries but Bennison decided to rebuild and flourished during a time when imports were not available. When imports hit the market in the late 50's, the company could not compete and sold its holding to Metlox. Metlox sold dinnerware, art pottery, figurines and other popular lines. Metlox eventually went out of business in the 1970's. This company is rich in both Los Angeles and California history. Perfect for the collector! This plate is part of the "Transportation plates", which included both aircraft and trains. They were manufactured during the 1940's. The aircraft plates are highly collectible. They came in either a blue, brown, or red transfer. These plates are a must for any collector interested in the aircraft industry! This auction is for the North American Aviation plate. This plate was designed exclusively for North American Aviation Inc...Inglewood California, Dallas Texas, and Kansas City Kansas. The front of the plate depicts an AT-6A Advanced Trainer, Harvard Trainer, B-25 Medium Bomber, SNJ-3 Scout Trainer and a NA-73 Mustang Fighters. The back of the plate is titled, PLANES FOR read more
ebay
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.