Antique Bauer Pottery Los Angeles Terracotta Planter 9" Scalloped Rim Garden Pot

A true museum-grade find for California pottery enthusiasts. This antique terracotta planter dates back to the early era of Bauer Pottery, likely produced between the late 1910s and the late 1920s, shortly after J.A. Bauer moved operations to Los Angeles. Before the company became a household name for its brightly colored "Ringware" in the 1930s, they were master craftsmen of unglazed garden pottery. The "Scalloped Rim" design is a signature early motif. This specific piece features the rare, early-style circular stamp: "BAUER POTTERY CO. LOS ANGELES CAL." Genuine early Bauer terracotta is increasingly difficult to find, making this a premier investment piece for any serious collector.

Size and Weight

• Diameter: 9.75" (Inside: 9")

• Height: 6.5"

• Weight: 5.5 lbs

Materials Early 20th-century California Redware / Unglazed Terracotta.

Condition Report

• Authentic antique condition showing over a century of natural character.

• Features beautiful mineral deposits (efflorescence) and minor rim abrasions typical of early garden ware.

• No structural cracks; the clay remains incredibly dense and high-quality.

• The maker's mark is exceptionally bold and clear, a hallmark of early hand-stamped production.