Cali-Co of California
What distinguishes the lamps of Cali-Co of California is the richness of the colors and the high-gloss of the finish. Gorgeous! I can't say that I know much about them, except that Comer Creations made very similar designs. Also, Cali-Co lamps sometimes bear a Comer Furniture Mfg. Co. label. I suspect that Cali-Co of California was either: A) a brand name marketed by Comer, B) purchased by Comer at some point, or C) was renamed Comer Creations.
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value: rarity:Made in several colors, this maroon "mermaid and shell" is a beauty! |
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A manufacturers mark is found on the bottom which reads Cali-Co of Calif 52. This lamp is also found with a foil label that reads, Manufactured by Comer Furniture MFG Co, Downey CA, and I've even found one with a paper label that read Bur-Cal Co. Long Beach, CA. |
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value: rarity: I still say that no one had glazes as beautiful as those by Cali-Co of California. They chose an unusual pose for this ram. Is it wounded or just striking a dramatic pose? |
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Back view. The bottom is marked Cali-Co of Calif 53. |
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value: rarity:A seldom-seen Cali-Co lamp, with a distinctive style that's unlike other makers bird lamps. Photos courtesy of Mike Bartch. |
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Back view of the Cali-Co bird TV lamp. The bottom is marked "Cali-Co of Calif 53". |
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value: rarity: The red and green Cali-Co bird lamp above was the only type I'd seen, but then this unusual airbrushed version turned up at an antique mall in Hillsboro, Texas...it scarcely looks like the same lamp! |
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Here's a look at the back of the airbrushed bird. |
