Rare, Fish & Bubbles, Green Frankoma Platter

[beulahlandgirl]

Hi everyone! I recently purchased a Frankoma dish, platter or chop plate in someone's storage unit that I can't find out much about. I think it must be pretty rare. It is green and measures 14 3/4" in diameter and has a neat 1950's/60's retro stylized spaceship shaped fish & bubble design. It's in very good condition with no chips/cracks. There are a few glaze pops. I think it is the red Sapulpa clay. Marked FRANKOMA 820 on bottom. Any info. would be appreciated!

 

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[Minrelica]

It's hard for people to help identify an item without photos

 

[beulahlandgirl]

Ha, ha, WIT! I guess it would be. Thanks for reminding me, I got in a hurry and forgot!

 

[bethnbijoux]

Hello! According to Frankomacollector.com, this is a chop plate that was produced from 1957-1965. Here is the link: Frankoma Mold Index p.17

I also saw auctions where they have gone anywhere from $50 to $150 depending on condition and color. Very nice piece

 

[diggummup]

Beth is correct. It was first produced in 1957 and it is called a chop plate. They made a similar one with a base also. Here it is pictured in the 1957 catalog-
http://www.frankomacollector.com/Catalog Scans/1957 Frankoma Catalog/1957 Catalog 7.pdf

Nice piece by the way. I haven't seen any Frankoma for a while down here in my travels.

 

[beulahlandgirl]

Thanks Beth & Digummup for the info! I've found lots of Frankoma pieces over the years, but never a piece like this one. The design was so unusual. Thanks for posting the links too. God Bless!

 

[Steven Jaye]

Hi, Just found the website. Is the Frankoma big plate for sale?

 

[tamrock]

I see a fare amount of Frankoma here in mountain states. I never buy it, but know there are some to keep an eye out for like the ones with the Leopard mark. That I'm still looking for. I really like the one you found. I've never seen it before.

 

[GibH]

Hi, Just found the website. Is the Frankoma big plate for sale?

Being as this thread is almost 2 years old, I'm going to say no...

 

[tamrock]

Being as this thread is almost 2 years old, I'm going to say no...

Wow! I never even looked at that. Well there you have it, a refresher on Fankoma pottery. Don't forget to check them guys out.